Transport i lotnictwo · 01/07/2022

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for CFM International LEAP-1A Turbofan Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain CFM International LEAP-1A model turbofan engines due to a manufacturer investigation revealing potential iron inclusion in high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage 1 disks and compressor rotor spool, requiring replacement of affected components.