United faces $1.5 million fine
UAL Corp.'s United Airlines faces a $1.5 million fine for failingto replace nuts on three engines as ordered, the Federal AviationAdministration said. The FAA in 1997 required carriers to putstronger nuts on Pratt & Whitney JT8D-series turbofan engines to helpcontain parts in case a blade or shaft fails. UAL failed to complywith the requirement on three engines it installed for 974 flights in1999, FAA spokesman Paul Turk said. United used the engines for 124more flights after discovering the failure Oct. 26, 1999, he said.There were no related accidents, injuries or engine failures, hesaid. UAL has 30 days to contest the fine. United's Joe …
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