FAA To Mandate CFM Leap Vibration Issue Fix

Credit: Airbus - Jean-Vincent Reymondon
The FAA plans to mandate a recently introduced fix for CFM International Leap 1A non-synchronous vibration (NSV) problems that has led to several in-service incidents. In a draft airworthiness directive (AD) set for publication Oct. 11, the FAA proposes requiring operators to monitor NSV levels and...
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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