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Mar 01, 2024 (newstodate): Icelandair is keeping a close eye on issues with sand particles used for anti-skid purposes in winter weather conditions.
According to Icelandic media, the carrier has detected damage to a number of the CFM LEAP 1B engines powering the fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, caused by sand particles used to secure aircraft runway and taxiway grip.
The particles seem to hurt the sensitive engine rotor blades that are now undergoing inspections at increased frequency than required by the manufacturer's standard maintenance standard.
Icelandair is currently operating a fleet comprising 15 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and four Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.
According to Icelandic media, the carrier has detected damage to a number of the CFM LEAP 1B engines powering the fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, caused by sand particles used to secure aircraft runway and taxiway grip.
The particles seem to hurt the sensitive engine rotor blades that are now undergoing inspections at increased frequency than required by the manufacturer's standard maintenance standard.
Icelandair is currently operating a fleet comprising 15 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and four Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.