FAA Orders Airbus A380 Engine Replacements After Uncontained Failure Forces Aborted Takeoff

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FAA Orders Airbus A380 Engine Replacements After Uncontained Failure Forces Aborted Takeoff

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The FAA ordered replacement of 15 high-pressure turbine interstage seals on affected Airbus A380 engines after an uncontained failure forced an aborted takeoff. The directive sets tight compliance deadlines and entails costs of six figures per engine.

FAA mandates removal of 15 high pressure turbine interstage seals with tight deadlines and six-figure per-engine costs.

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