Created Tuesday, Dec 5th 2023 11:43Z, last updated Tuesday, Dec 5th 2023 11:43Z
An Air Canada Rouge Airbus A319-100, registration C-GBHO performing flight RV-1637 from Orlando,FL (USA) to Montreal,QC (Canada) with 101 people on board, was enroute at FL370 near Norfolk,VA (USA) when the crew noticed the right hand engine (CFM56) had rolled back uncommandedly. The crew reduced the engine power, however, the condition persisted. The flight crew reduced the thrust to idle, drifted down to FL290 and continued to destination for a safe landing about 100 minutes after leaving FL370.
The Canadian TSB reported: "In the vicinity of Norfolk International Airport (KORF), Virginia, USA during cruise at FL370, the flight crew identified ENG 2 had rolled back un-commanded with an associated slight vibration. There were no associated ECAMs. The engine power was reduced in an attempt to reset however the issue persisted. ENG 2 was reduced to idle for the remainder of the flight and descent was initiated to a lower altitude. A PAN PAN was declared as a precaution. The flight continued to CYUL with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting on standby. The aircraft was able to taxi under its own power to the gate without further incident."
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