A320neo issues prompt CSeries operators to move up engine checks

The two airlines operating Bombardier CSeries are performing precautionary borescope inspections of the aircraft's Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofans – checks that follow reports of issues with related PW1100G engines, Bombardier confirms. The PW1500G inspections are purely preventative, and no problems have been found with PW1500Gs, Bombardier says. "As a cautionary measure, operators are conducting planned preventive maintenance, such as borescope engine inspections, on aircraft equipped with the PW1500 engine," Bombardier said. "These inspections are being conducted on the PW1500 earlier than planned based on the learning from the PW1100." <br/>