Airlines flying the 108 Boeing 737 MAX jets operating in Canada will have to limit the use of an engine anti-icing system to avoid possible catastrophic damage to engine housings, according to a new directive from Transport Canada.
The change stems from a directive released by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) in the U.S., which was prompted by the results of in-flight tests that showed using the engine anti-icing system in dry air for more than five minutes in certain conditions can cause overheating and result in “severe engine inlet cowl damage.” The system prevents ice from forming inside the engine during use.
The damage could
