Pratt & Whitney is reportedly investigating cases of excessive engine vibration in its new geared turbofan engines that power Airbus’s A320neo. Pilots have received alerts of high vibration levels in flight and the FAA is currently studying the problem. Pratt & Whitney, a part of United Technologies Corp., has not yet identified the cause of the vibration, according to Bloomberg News and is reported to be working closely with customers to retrofit affected aircraft.
Pratt & Whitney Investigating GTF Engine Vibrations
Key Takeaways:
- Pratt & Whitney is investigating reports of excessive vibration in its geared turbofan (GTF) engines powering Airbus A320neo aircraft, prompting pilot alerts and an FAA review.
- This latest issue is part of a series of reliability problems that have plagued the GTF engines since their commercial introduction, despite their design efficiency.
- Past incidents include uneven engine cooling leading Qatar Airways to change aircraft orders, India's IndiGo replacing 69 engines in 18 months, and an uncontained engine failure during a 2014 test flight.
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