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A-400M program blocked by bureaucratic forgetfulness

Paris, France - Civil authorization missing for FADEC systems of TP400-D6 engines

One of the main reasons for A-400M program delays could have been a bureaucratic forgetfulness, sort of, made by Europrop International (EPI) manufacturer within the certification procedures for the FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) system of the TP400-D6 engines. EPI president Nick Durham explained that they realized last summer they were still missing EASA (European Aviation Safety...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1104137
Rome, Italy, 05/08/2009 14:46
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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