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FAA requires replacement of certain A380 engine parts

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A new airworthiness directive concerns selected turbine components of the Engine Alliance GP7200 engines. The FAA thus responds to damage with leaking parts; the decisive factor for operators is the specific components affected and time limits of the instruction.

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FAA orders A380 engine repairs after uncontained failure

Source date: 08.10.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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