Eeyore  wrote in
news:47928A30.E48F350D{at}hotmail.com: 

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> Mxsmanic wrote:
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>> Eeyore writes:
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>> > This PROVES you WRONG !
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>> > "We have received a report of two occurrences of engine thrust
>> > rollback (reduction) during takeoff on Boeing Model 777-300ER
>> > series airplanes powered by GE Model GE90-115B engines.
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>> > Investigation indicates that these events are the results of a
>> > software algorithm in the FADEC that was introduced in software
>> > version A.0.4.5 (GE90-100 Service Bulletin 73.0021). "
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>> I thought the BA 777 had Rolls-Royce engines.
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> It does. But both the relevant RR and GE engines use FADEC which
> requires software. Neither engine has a mechanical throttle. It's
> controlled ENTIRELY by electronics. 
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> My comment doesn't relate to who made the rotating machinery, but the
> opportunity for a software induced failure.
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> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FADEC
> 


Wow, a clueless-clueless connection. These are always entertaining! 

Bertie
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