Safety Board Wants 10,000 JT8D Engines Torn Down And Inspected

National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that FAA require operators to disassemble and inspect more than 10,000 jet engines used on nearly one-third of the U.S. commercial fleet, a requirement a longtime industry consultant estimated could approach $5 billion in cost. The board's...

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