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FL270 · December 22nd, 2003, 06:48

Since N1, N2, and fuel flow are all matched, and the engines seem to be producing the expected and equal amounts of thrust, I am inclined to suspect a gauge or wiring problem. Except on the first part of the SID (VUH1, over the water along the gulf) we're not overwater, and even then you're 20 miles or less from land. There are lots of "bailout" option airports along the route of flight. My answer is to discuss the situation, agree to monitor the engine indications carefully, and continue the flight. Keep track of nearby airports in case a precautionary shutdown becomes necessary, and plan to have it checked by maintenance at the destination. Any indications that make either of us uncomfortable or unhappy we divert somewhere and get it looked at sooner.

I've had ITT fall right to zero and come back in flight before, or fall a hundred degrees for a little while and return ... so far (maybe I'm just lucky) it's only been gauge problems.

FL270

December 22nd, 2003, 06:48	#5
FL270 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,101	Re: YOU\'RE A CREW MEMBER Since N1, N2, and fuel flow are all matched, and the engines seem to be producing the expected and equal amounts of thrust, I am inclined to suspect a gauge or wiring problem. Except on the first part of the SID (VUH1, over the water along the gulf) we're not overwater, and even then you're 20 miles or less from land. There are lots of "bailout" option airports along the route of flight. My answer is to discuss the situation, agree to monitor the engine indications carefully, and continue the flight. Keep track of nearby airports in case a precautionary shutdown becomes necessary, and plan to have it checked by maintenance at the destination. Any indications that make either of us uncomfortable or unhappy we divert somewhere and get it looked at sooner. I've had ITT fall right to zero and come back in flight before, or fall a hundred degrees for a little while and return ... so far (maybe I'm just lucky) it's only been gauge problems. FL270