FAA orders jet engine inspections after fatal Southwest accident
Xinhua,April 21, 2018 Adjust font size:
WASHINGTON, April 21 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a directive that requires airlines to inspect fan blades on certain CFM56-7B engines within 20 days.
The move came days after one of those engines on a Southwest Airlines jet exploded in midair, leading to the death of a female passenger and injuries of seven others.
The inspection requirement applies to CFM56-7B, one of the world's most popular engines by engine maker CFM.
"Engines with more than 30,000 total cycles from new must complete inspections within 20 days," the FAA said in a statement Friday.
It is estimated that the directive will affect 352 engines in the United States and 681 engines worldwide.
The European Aviation Safety Agency is reportedly adopting similar requirements. Enditem