Type:Proposed Rule
Citation:90 FR 8505
Reading Time:about 9 minutes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric engines. This proposal aims to replace specific high-pressure turbine (HPT) disks due to potential iron inclusions, which could lead to fractures and uncontained engine failure. The proposed directive is intended to ensure the safety of these engines by mandating the replacement of affected parts. The FAA invites public comments on this proposal until March 17, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The FAA wants some airplane engines to get new parts because the old ones might have little bits of iron that could make the engines break. They're asking people to share their thoughts about this until March 17, 2025.