Transport i infrastruktura · 17/05/2010

FAA Issues Superseding Airworthiness Directive for Turbomeca Arriel 1B, 1D, 1D1, and 1S1 Turboshaft Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a superseding airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Turbomeca Arriel 1B, 1D, 1D1, and 1S1 turboshaft engines to address new cases of failures of 2nd stage turbine blades, which could lead to uncommanded in-flight engine shutdowns and accidents.