FAA mandates 737NG nacelle changes following deadly 2018 CFM56 failure

Southwest flight 1380 CFM56 failure

Source: National Transportation Safety Board

The Federal Aviation Administration has finalised airworthiness directives (ADs) aimed at ensuring Boeing 737NG nacelle and engine components can better withstand forces generated by CFM International CFM56 fan-blade failures.

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