FAA Adopts Airworthiness Directive for Honeywell TFE731-4 Turbofan Engines

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive requiring the replacement of a faulty interstage turbine transition duct in Honeywell International Inc.'s TFE731-4 series turbofan engines, following reports of 49 low-pressure turbine blade separation events that could lead to damage to airplanes.