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B767-300 flight crew experiences an EICAS message 'right engine fuel filt' at FL350 during an oceanic crossing. After checking the QRH and contacting dispatch a diversion to the nearest suitable alternate is coordinated.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1283863 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201508 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZZ.ARTCC |
| State Reference | FO |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B767-300 and 300 ER |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Route In Use | Oceanic Direct |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Powerplant Fuel System |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Person 2 | |
| Function | Relief Pilot Pilot Not Flying First Officer |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical Inflight Event / Encounter Fuel Issue |
Narrative:
At FL350 mach .80 VMC got EICAS message 'right engine fuel filt' accomplished QRH procedure and contacted dispatch via satcom. Captain and dispatch agreed a divert was necessary and a divert was coordinated. Dispatch advised us to land overweight as opposed to dumping fuel. The crew agreed. Landing was normal and uneventful. Due to airport protocol we were instructed to exit the runway and be inspected by [grounds crews]. Gear and brakes were inspected with no abnormalities and we taxied to parking with no issues.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: B767-300 flight crew experiences an EICAS message 'R ENG FUEL FILT' at FL350 during an oceanic crossing. After checking the QRH and contacting Dispatch a diversion to the nearest suitable alternate is coordinated.
Narrative: At FL350 MACH .80 VMC got EICAS message 'R ENG FUEL FILT' accomplished QRH procedure and contacted dispatch via SATCOM. Captain and dispatch agreed a divert was necessary and a divert was coordinated. Dispatch advised us to land overweight as opposed to dumping fuel. The crew agreed. Landing was normal and uneventful. Due to airport protocol we were instructed to exit the runway and be inspected by [Grounds Crews]. Gear and brakes were inspected with no abnormalities and we taxied to parking with no issues.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.