FAA issues new PW4000 directive to prevent potential engine failures

By 2010-11-30T16:30:00

Regulators from the US Federal Aviation Administration are requiring operators of Pratt & Whitney PW4000 powerplants to inspect engines with certain "number three bearing oil pressure tubes" for cracks or repairs to prevent oil fires, failure of high-pressure turbine discs, uncontained engine failures and general aircraft damage.

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