FAA Tightens Inspection Requirements For 757 Fuse Pins

FAA yesterday ordered more frequent inspections of the midspar fuse pins on Boeing 757 aircraft powered by Pratt&Whitney and Rolls-Royce engines, saying recent reports show that an earlier airworthiness directive does not go far enough in preventing fatigue cracking that could lead to separation of...

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