FAA Mandates GEnx-1B Fuel Hydraulic Line Replacements

GenX-1B
Credit: Boeing
Operators of certain GE Aviation GEnx-1Bs that power Boeing 787s must replace fuel hydraulic lines at the next engine shop visit with re-designed components to eliminate the risk of leaks caused by flaws in the current parts, an FAA airworthiness directive set for publication Sept. 7 said. The...
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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