Regulators Mandate More Inspections for 737NG Fan Blades
New ADs from the FAA and EASA require that CFM56-7B fan-blade repetitive-inspection intervals be cut from 3,000 cycles to 1,600
NTSB inspectors examine the CFM56-7B turbofan that failed during an April 18 flight from New York to Dallas. (Photo: NTSB)
NTSB inspectors examine the CFM56-7B turbofan that failed during an April 18 flight from New York to Dallas. (Photo: NTSB)