September 18, 2012, 2:52 pm
AINonline is reporting that GE will use "additional Lead" in the formula for the coating that's expected to prevent corrosion on the FMS thread area. GE reduced Lead in the formulation post GE90, to "protect" the Environment from the deleterious effects of Lead. Nice thought. Now, not so much.
Let's hope that a new EIR is not required, Pesky EPA...
Still nothing regarding a forthcoming AD, other than some sources are saying inspections are "required" (can't happen w/o AD). A Seattle paper is reporting that the Manufacturer is "requested" to inspect...
The operator, Atlas, is saying they are "looking at" the request... Atlas is the only carrier under the jurisdiction of the FAA, supposedly.... (AINonline)