FAA To Mandate PW4000-94 Sensor Swap

United Airlines 767
Credit: United Airlines
Pratt & Whitney has identified sensor damage as the cause of multiple in-service incidents on 94 in.-fan PW4000s, and the FAA plans to mandate the manufacturer’s recommended remedy. The incidents, including tailpipe fire, loss of thrust control, or engine inflight shutdown, were traced back to...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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