FAA Orders One-Time Checks on Rolls-Royce Plane Engines
Published Date: 1/31/2025
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Summary
If you fly planes with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, listen up! The FAA found a problem with the main fuel hose that could cause engine trouble mid-flight. They’re now requiring a one-time check for damage and, if needed, a quick replacement to keep everyone safe—so don’t wait to get it done!
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Mandatory fuel-hose inspection for XWB-97
If your airplane uses Rolls‑Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, the FAA now requires a one-time visual and dimensional inspection of the main fuel hose assembly of the fuel manifold. The check looks for softness, lack of resistance, shrinkage, cracks, chafing, dents, kinks, necking, and degradation of the hose braid wire; if damage is found, the hose must be replaced as specified in the incorporated EASA airworthiness directive.
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