Rolls-Royce’s Boeing 787 Engine in New Safety Alert Over Cracks
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Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc faces a fresh issue with the Trent 1000 turbine that powers Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliner jets, adding to the list of design faults that have plagued the engine since 2016.
The glitch concerns the cracking of discs in the model’s low-pressure turbine as they rub against nearby seals. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency said it plans to issue an airworthiness directive on the matter, which could lead to damage and reduced control over the aircraft if not fixed.