The United Airlines Flight 232 demonstrated the benefits of CRM. After completing the engine shutdown checklist, the crew successfully diagnosed the problem, when they saw that the hydraulic system pressure and quantity was at zero. The first officer (FO) told the Captain he could not control the plane as it began a right descending turn. The Captain took control, reduced the number 1 engine thrust, and rolled the aircraft wings level. What can be said about the location of number 1 engine based on the information above and in the student workbook?

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Since the Captain reduced the number 1 engine thrust to roll the aircraft wings level, we can infer that the number 1 engine was on the left side, which would cause the aircraft to roll to the right if the thrust was not reduced.

The United Airlines Flight 232 Demonstrated the Benefits of CRM