Delta Air Lines said its overhaul service provider alerted the carrier to the suspect parts and is working with them to replace the components.
The airline said one of its service providers let them know about the issue and that they are working together to replace the parts and remain in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
"Delta has been informed by one of our engine service providers that a small number of engines they overhauled for us contain certain parts that do not meet documentation requirements,""Working with the overhaul provider, we are in the process of replacing those parts and remain in compliance with all FAA guidelines - because safety is always our priority.
While the exact number of affected engines was unclear, a company spokesperson said they made up less than 1% of Delta’s more than 2,100 engines in its mainline fleet. Delta said the affected engines make up less than 1% of the total engines used in its mainline fleet. No aircraft are currently flying with unapproved engine parts, according to the spokesperson, and the discovery of the issue has not impacted Delta’s scheduledGroup Inc., United Airlines Holdings Inc. and Southwest Airlines Co. previously disclosed finding components from AOG Technics Ltd. on aircraft engines, Bloomberg News reported.AOG, a U.K.
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