FAA sets better inspections of aircraft engines

Improved inspections of critical components of commercial aircraft engines will begin on a "priority basis" in the first quarter of 1998, the aim being to reduce high-energy parts failure by 40% over the next five to 10 years, FAA said. Tom McSweeny, director of aircraft certification, said...

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