FAA Accelerates Inspection Schedule For Some CF6 Engines

FAA has ordered airlines to increase schedules for inspection of General Electric CF6-45/50/80A engines. Currently, FAA requires a one-time ultrasonic and eddy current inspection for cracks of the high-pressure compressor rotor spool. The agency said, however, that a review of inspection results...

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