FAA orders CF6 spool checks

The FAA yesterday issued an airworthiness directive calling for closer checks of parts of General Electric CF6-series engines that have been linked to uncontained failures. The directive followed urging by the National Transportation Safety Board (DAILY, Aug. 14). The AD, effective in 30 days, calls...

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