Investigation: AO-2012-150 - Abnormal engine indications involving Airbus A380, A6-EDA, near Richmond Airport, NSW, 11 November 2012

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Summary

During the climb, the crew received abnormal engine indications on the No 3 engine which resulted in the engine shutting down automatically. The crew elected to dump fuel and return to Sydney. The investigation is continuing.

General details

Date:	11 Nov 2012	Investigation status:	Active
Time:	2205 ESuT	Investigation type:	Occurrence Investigation
Location (show map):	near Richmond Airport	Occurrence type:	Powerplant / Propulsion
State:	NSW	Occurrence class:	Mechanical
		Occurrence category:	Incident
Report status:	Pending	Highest injury level:	None
Expected completion:	Feb 2013

Aircraft details

Aircraft manufacturer:	Airbus
Aircraft model:	A380-861
Aircraft registration:	A6-EDA
Serial number:	0011
Operator:	Emirates Airlines
Type of operation:	Air Transport High Capacity
Damage to aircraft:	Minor
Departure point:	Sydney NSW
Destination:	Dubai UAE