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A B757-200 flight crew experienced EICAS message left fuel filter bypass. They ran the procedure; declared an emergency; and diverted to the nearest suitable airport.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 818613 |
| Time | |
| Date | 200901 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B757-200 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Fuel Line Fittings & Connectors |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Flying Captain |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 200 Flight Crew Total 20500 Flight Crew Type 7000 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
Uneventful flight up to this point. At cruise at FL360; north of ZZZ; going direct to ZZZ1. Received an EICAS and status message 'left engine fuel filter bypass.' pulled up flight manual which stated to land nearest suitable due possible engine failure. Checked distances and weather and decided on ZZZ2. Declared an emergency and received a clearance to turn and proceeded to ZZZ2. Advised dispatch and declared a cabin advisory with flight attendant. Made uneventful approach and landing on runway xx in ZZZ2 in clear conditions.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A B757-200 flight crew experienced EICAS message L FUEL FILTER BYPASS. They ran the procedure; declared an emergency; and diverted to the nearest suitable airport.
Narrative: Uneventful flight up to this point. At cruise at FL360; north of ZZZ; going direct to ZZZ1. Received an EICAS and status message 'Left Engine Fuel Filter Bypass.' Pulled up Flight Manual which stated to land nearest suitable due possible engine failure. Checked distances and weather and decided on ZZZ2. Declared an emergency and received a clearance to turn and proceeded to ZZZ2. Advised Dispatch and declared a cabin advisory with Flight Attendant. Made uneventful approach and landing on Runway XX in ZZZ2 in clear conditions.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 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.