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FAA inspection on American Airways airplanes engine cracks first conclusions

Dallas , USA - They are in only 2 out of 56 B-767 in carrier's fleet affected

First official statements about the cracks found near two B-767 engine of American Airlines (AA), last Monday. In the note, sent by Tim Wagner, of the carrier's Corporate Communications, joint inspection with FAA personnel reveal the problem found only on two airplanes of the fleet. This statement reduces worries of first announcements, where it was stated three 767s had this occurrence. “Approximately t...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1118555
Rome, Italy, 06/24/2010 12:32
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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