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Old 27th September 2002 | 12:29
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Genghis
 
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GE90-115B composite fails bird test?

Interesting thread - but I have heard in the last few days that the composite fanned GE90-115B has failed its 5.5lbf bird test. Doesn't this raise questions on the integrity of composite blades at higher rpm's/fan diameter.....
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