Rolls-Royce has also recommended "basic precautionary checks" be carried out on all Trent 900 engines (i.e. the model that failed)[2]
[2] http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/05/3057785.htm
[2] http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/05/3057785.htm
I'm making a mental note to only fly on planes with GE engines from now on :)
"3) The FOHE, although compliant with the applicable certification requirements, was shown to be susceptible to restriction when presented with soft ice in a high concentration, with a fuel temperature that is below -10°C and a fuel flow above flight idle.
4) Certification requirements, with which the aircraft and engine fuel systems had to comply, did not take account of this phenomenon as the risk was unrecognised at that time."