Incident Overview
On October 4, 2013, a China Airlines Airbus A330-302, powered by General Electric CF6-80E1A4 turbofan engines, experienced a No. 1 engine starter failure while at cruise altitude. The flight had departed from Sydney Airport, Sydney, Australia.
Flight Crew Actions
In response to the starter failure, the flight crew shut down the affected engine. They then decided to divert the aircraft to Cairns, Australia. The airplane performed an uneventful single-engine landing at Cairns.
Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) in the investigation. This appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the State of Manufacturer of the engines.