FAA Proposes PW4000 Rotor Checks
FAA on March 22 proposed requiring manufacturer-recommended inspections on certain Pratt&Whitney PW4000s to detect cracks in high-pressure compressor (HPC) drum rotors after seven damaged rotors were discovered during routine maintenance checks. The notice of proposed rulemaking (No. 2000-NE-49-AD)...
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