Pratt&Whitney PW4000-series engines
The FAA is ordering on-wing tests of Pratt&Whitney PW4000-series engines to prevent high-pressure compressor (HPC) surges, which can occur during takeoff and climb. According to the agency, the surges are caused by excessive clearance between the blade tips and the stator assembly in the aft stages...
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