FAA Orders Inspections
The FAA is calling for detailed inspections to detect cracks in engine support fittings on Boeing 727s that could result in separation of the Nos. 1 and 3 engines from the aircraft. An airworthiness directive scheduled to be issued this week requires operators to visually inspect the upper and lower...
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