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Old 02-08-2016, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by longhauler View Post
emergency is an EICAS message, this is smoke with no discernible source and it makes all of us nervous. We have pulled CB's only to think that is the Li batteries in bulk that we can do nothing about and we are screwed!
Smoke with no discernible source is also an emergency. If we have burning batteries then it's time to put the big jet in the drink and take our chances in a raft. If you're ready to ditch the whole plane at this point, go right ahead. Me? I'm still thinking we can work as a crew and fight the fire ... with fire if necessary!

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