Pratt tackling new GTF problem on A320neos
Pratt & Whitney and Airbus are working on a mitigation plan to correct recently discovered issues with PW1100G-JM geared turbofan (GTF) high pressure compressor (HPC) parts that have led to several in-service incidents on Airbus A320neos and triggered an emergency order from EASA. The order, issued Feb 9 and based on an Airbus alert to operators, required operators to ensure no aircraft had two of the affected engines on one aircraft, and banned all extended range twin engine operations (ETOPS) flights using any affected engines, effective immediately. Pratt said the issue covers 43 engines on 32 aircraft, including 11 A320neos with 2 affected engines. Another 55 engines from the affected population have been delivered to Airbus, Pratt said. Deliveries of Pratt-powered A320neos have stopped. <br/>
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Pratt tackling new GTF problem on A320neos
Pratt & Whitney and Airbus are working on a mitigation plan to correct recently discovered issues with PW1100G-JM geared turbofan (GTF) high pressure compressor (HPC) parts that have led to several in-service incidents on Airbus A320neos and triggered an emergency order from EASA. The order, issued Feb 9 and based on an Airbus alert to operators, required operators to ensure no aircraft had two of the affected engines on one aircraft, and banned all extended range twin engine operations (ETOPS) flights using any affected engines, effective immediately. Pratt said the issue covers 43 engines on 32 aircraft, including 11 A320neos with 2 affected engines. Another 55 engines from the affected population have been delivered to Airbus, Pratt said. Deliveries of Pratt-powered A320neos have stopped. <br/>
