The FAA ordered oil pump safeguards for Trent 7000 engines powering Delta’s A330neos. Here’s what the rule requires and what Delta requested.
The new FAA rule follows reports of in-flight engine shutdowns. It does not identify which airlines experienced them, so this is not evidence that the reported incidents happened at Delta.
The European directive identifies the potential consequence plainly. A single engine shutdown or a dual shutdown, with reduced control or loss of control of the airplane. That’s an incredibly serious issue.
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