FAA Calls for Probe into Boeing 787-9 and B787-10 After Ahmedabad Crash
Digital Desk
Following the Ahmedabad plane crash, the FAA has raised concerns over the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) systems in Boeing 787-9 and B787-10 models, urging a thorough investigation into potential safety issues.
FAA Orders for Boeing RAT Checks The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered an investigation of the ram air turbine (RAT) in Boeing 787-9 and B787-10 models. According to the FAA, the wrong titanium alloy material has been used to make the RAT in these models, which is not safe. RAT is used as emergency backup power in the aircraft.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered those who use the Boeing 787-9 and B787-10 models to check the ram air turbine (RAT). According to the FAA report, the wrong titanium alloy material has been used to make the RAM in these two models of Boeing, which is not safe.
What did the FAA say?
The FAA says that if this problem is not resolved, it will affect the backup of hydraulic and electric power. The RAT fitted in both these models of Boeing is made of Grade 1 or Grade 2 Titanium, which has very low damage control capability.