Originally Posted by
procede
How can it take longer than (I am assuming) fixing the engine? If they swap the engine (assuming they can get a spare...), the aircraft could be flying within a day. Worst case it will take as long.
PW part shortage might even help them fixing the engine, as long as the parts with shortage are not damaged and there is enough manpower to swap components.
It's been on the ground at MUC for 10 days so far, reportedly awaiting spares. I wouldn't be surprised if it's cowl components that are the holdup, rather than just a spare engine.