Details Emerge About Pratt Geared Turbofan Inspections
Pratt’s initial batch of recommended inspections flags 201 engines built in 2015-21, including 146 apparently in service and 55 that are off wing.
Credit: Alexandre Doumenjou/Airbus
The FAA’s mandate to inspect PW1000G-series turbine disks flagged by Pratt & Whitney has revealed a different in-service issue, prompting the manufacturer to reexamine its risk analysis data and recommend accelerated checks on more than 1,000 engines, including 200 within weeks. The airworthiness...
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