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Forum: Rumours & News

29th Aug 2016, 12:28

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Boeing 787 engines

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Posted By tdracer

Yes, engine boroscope is a scheduled maintenance...

Yes, engine boroscope is a scheduled maintenance item - frequency depends on the engine and where in the engine (hot section is more frequent), typically cycle based. When there are known issues the...

Forum: Rumours & News

26th Aug 2016, 19:26

Replies: 74

Boeing 787 engines

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Posted By tdracer

I don't have any specific knowledge about the ANA...

I don't have any specific knowledge about the ANA issue (I don't work Trent and I don't work 787). But as Turbine D noted, all gas turbine issues are susceptible to hot section corrosion due to...

Forum: Rumours & News

26th Aug 2016, 17:49

Replies: 74

Boeing 787 engines

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Posted By tdracer

Safetypee Short answer is all of the above -...

Safetypee
Short answer is all of the above - sulfur in the fuel, sulfur in the air, air pollution can all contribute. Plus, ANA was the first operator for the 787 and has the largest fleet to date...

Forum: Rumours & News

22nd Aug 2016, 17:57

Replies: 74

Boeing 787 engines

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Posted By tdracer

There are over 440 787's currently in service. ...

There are over 440 787's currently in service. Engine split is roughly 50-50 between GE and Rolls, although I think GE has a small majority.

Forum: Rumours & News

22nd Aug 2016, 13:09

Replies: 74

Boeing 787 engines

Views: 52,840

Posted By tdracer

Rather than repeat everything, just read this...

Rather than repeat everything, just read this thread:
http://www.pprune.org/rumours-news/582662-jq12-diverts-guam.html

Short answer, 787 IFSD rate (both GE and RR) is quite good, last week was a...

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