Aircraft · Sunday, 19 July 2026
FAA approves Leap-1B high-pressure turbine durability kit
The FAA has certified new high-pressure turbine and fuel nozzle durability improvements for the CFM Leap-1B engine.
TL;DR
The update, which addresses 80% of durability issues, includes a new high-pressure turbine kit and a reverse bleed system to improve fuel-nozzle longevity in harsh operating environments. These modifications are expected to significantly extend time-on-wing for 737 Max operators, helping to mitigate the industry-wide engine repair crisis.
FlightGlobal18 Jul, 18:40 BST
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