Airmelt Crankshaft Replacement Is Mandated
Operators of more than 10,000 Continental engines must replace crankshafts made using the airmelt process with those made from the vacuum arc remelt process. The FAA ordered the replacement despite vehement opposition by operators. Trade groups claim the AD will cost operators nearly $7,000 per...
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