Improper Use Of Plasma Spray Can Lead To Cracked Disks, Says FAA
Improper use of plasma spray during repair of certain Pratt&Whitney JT9D-7s can block holes on fifth-stage, low-pressure turbine disks, causing heat buildup that can crack the disks, FAA said in a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin. Maintenance workers are urged to check disks for blockage...
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