FAA Leaving CFM56 Gearbox Fix To Airlines
The FAA, siding with airlines opposing a mandated fix, has ordered CFM56-3 and -7 operators to inspect accessory gearboxes (AGB) for oil leaks, but stopped short of matching a European directive requiring installing new parts that minimize leak risks. The directive, issued Dec. 30, orders operators...
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