Originally Posted By: Andy636
Nope...I was talking about the 777; from what I remember last year they issued a warning regarding the GE engines that had gearbox problems and this year the FAA warned of a potential weak spot in the fuselage.
Standard procedure for an air worthiness directive. The minor cracks and corrosion were found on a VERY few 777's....and those were the oldest, highest cycled aircraft. All FAA requests for the aircraft to be checked has been performed. The engines? GE and Rolls are highly reliable engines but yes, none are perfect and routine directives from the FAA are common and happens to ALL commercial aircraft.
The directives are a good thing, but as stated before, the 777 has an exceptional record. That is a fact.