Hong Kong probe finds Cathay Airbus A350 engine fault could have sparked major fires

A failed engine component of an Airbus plane operated by Cathay Pacific Airways that grounded dozens of flights this month could have caused extensive damage and sparked a fire on surrounding parts, Hong Kong authorities concluded in a report.

The city’s Air Accident Investigation Authority urged the European aviation authority to demand that manufacturer Rolls-Royce impose inspection requirements for such engine components.

The report detailed the results of an examination conducted after the engine of a Zurich-bound Cathay Pacific flight caught fire earlier this month, forcing the plane to return to Hong Kong following take-off.

The engine component failure led to the grounding of the flag carrier’s entire 48-strong fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft and the cancellation of nearly 100 flights.

According to the Air Accident Investigation Authority, a secondary fuel manifold hose connecting to a fuel spray nozzle had ruptured, leaving a discernible hole in the hose.

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