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The pilots searched through flight operation manuals for clues but found no guidance on the peculiar engine readings. After consulting with their airline's maintenance control, both officers remained cautious, believing the readings might be erroneous. Despite the unsettling indicators, the flight attendants continued their duties unaware of any looming crisis, with many passengers soundly asleep.
About 30 minutes later, the situation escalated further when the cockpit displayed a significant fuel imbalance between the left and right fuel tanks. The pilots took immediate action, executing a standard procedure to cross-feed fuel. However, shortly after, instruments notified them that the total amount of fuel was alarmingly low, marking the beginning of a frantic race against time.