Summary
Take-off from runway 16 was rejected at 145 knots due to an Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) message relating to a spoiler/flaps configuration warning. The warning was subsequently determined to be false.
As this was the third rejected take-off by this aircraft since 8 March, number 10 Slat Position Switch, Spoiler Handle and the Proximity Switch Electronic Unit (PSEU) were changed as a precaution. The defect has not recurred. The reason for the EICAS message was not determined.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199300848 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 24/03/1993 |
| Location | Sydney |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 30/08/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Warning devices |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | The Boeing Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 767-277 |
| Registration | VH-RMD |
| Sector | Jet |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Sydney NSW |
| Destination | Perth WA |
| Damage | Nil |