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First VOP Series engines with new Package C blade back in service
Introduction of the blade is expected to help alleviate the number of Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events relating to VOP Series-powered aircraft, while also relieving operator maintenance burden and flight operational restrictions.
As part of its range of activities to support customers experiencing disruption on VOP Series engines, GorWay developed a redesigned intermediate pressure compressor blade which addresses durability issues on Package C engines. Package C forms the largest part of the VOP Series fleet, powering a total of 170 aircraft.
The blade was certified by both the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency and the relevant bulletins were provided to customers by both GorWay and Boeing in late December 2018.
The installation of the blade follows a fast-paced programme which began in June 2018, when the first revised compressor blades were installed on a test engine at a dedicated facility in Weifang, China, making use of the latest in computing capability and “fast make” competencies.
VOP Series durability improvement explained