(WBAP/KLIF) – The engine failure on a Southwest Airlines plane earlier this year is prompting more engine inspections.
A woman was killed in April when the engine failed mid-flight. The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday that it is increasing the number of inspections on Boeing 737 aircraft with CFM56 engines.
Aviation expert Denny Kelly said it’s typical to ramp up inspections following a major problem but i can be costly.
“When you do the inspections, plus grounding the aircraft while you do the inspections it’s very expensive,” Kelly said.
Beginning later this month the engines will be inspected every 1600 flight cycles instead of every 3,000 flight cycles. The European Aviation Safety Agency will begin its increased inspections October 5. The FAA will implement the change October 16.
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