FAA Targets Bird Strike Fires with Urgent Engine Clamp Swaps
Published Date: 3/28/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to fix a safety issue with certain International Aero Engines after bird strikes caused fan blades to break and fires to start. They’re asking airlines to remove a specific clamp and swap out some parts to keep engines safe. This fix needs to happen soon to avoid costly damage and keep flights flying smoothly.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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IAE Engine Clamp and Clevis Recall
The FAA proposes a rule that applies to all International Aero Engines LLC Models PW1122G-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1127G1A-JM, PW1127G1B-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1129G-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1133G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, PW1428G-JM, PW1428GA-JM, PW1428GH-JM, PW1431G-JM, PW1431GA-JM, and PW1431GH-JM. It would require removal of one loop cushion clamp from the CP09 tube assembly and replacement of the thermal management system (TMS) clevis mounts with redesigned TMS clevis mounts after reports of six fan blade fractures from bird strikes, three of which led to an under-cowl or pool fire.
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