U.S. FAA to require strengthening key part on Boeing 777 engine (updated)

Jin Air Co

12/05/2021 23:25

(Adds FAA statement)
    By David Shepardson
    WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - The head of the Federal
Aviation Administration said on Wednesday the agency is going to
mandate strengthening a key engine part on Boeing 777-200 planes
with Pratt & Whitney (PW) engines like the one involved in an
emergency landing in February.
    FAA Administrator Steve Dickson told a U.S. House committee
that the agency is "requiring the manufacturers to address
strengthen(ing) the cowling."
    The agency said in a separate statement the "exact timing"
of the new requirements and expected airworthiness directive
"will depend on the completion of design and engineering work
and will be approved by the FAA."
    He also said the agency was working with Boeing Co  BA.N 
and PW  RTX.N  to ensure "the structure around the engine, the
cowling and the inlet area, does not damage the aircraft
structure."
    

 (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Steve Orlofsky and
Peter Cooney)
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