Blackburn Buccaneer Society

XX894 was towed out on Saturday ( 15 December 2007 ) to begin engine runs using the newly installed fuel system.

After a little bit of time and effort the starboard engine roared into life for an approximate fifteen minute run.

All hydraulic services, electrics and boundary layer blow valves were tested successfully during the run and the engine was taken up to 75% HP RPM.

The port engine refused to light correctly and upon examination was found to have a slightly high primary burner rail pressure .

Unfortunately some rectification work will be required over the next visit or two to resolve the problem. Not to worry though, it is fixable and the team have faced far worse problems in the past!

For some photo's taken on the day, please see Gallery 10 - Decmeber 2007.

Please follow this link to see them