Exhaust valve that has suffered a catastrophic failure-1

Catastrophic Failure

Investigation & Rectification

12/15/2022

Recently one of our engineers carried out a borescope inspection during attendance and found a small crack in an exhaust valve.

Thankfully that meant we’re able to get in, rectify the issue before it got worse and avoid any further damage.

In the case below, however, we were unfortunately called in too late.

And here’s what happens when there’s a catastrophic failure on an exhaust valve:

Exhaust valve that has suffered a catastrophic failure-1

When did your engine last have a borescope inspection?

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