Forward debris release after 737 engine blade fracture spurs CFM56 inspection directive

<p>EASA warns uncontained fragments could inflict damage to aircraft structures. Operators of Boeing 737s with CFM International CFM56 engines are set to be instructed to inspect fan blades after the uncontained release of debris during a failure incident. The incident involved a CFM56-7B blade which fractured at its dovetail. While the blade was initially contained…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/ops-safety/2026/10/forward-debris-release-after-737-engine-blade-fracture-spurs-cfm56-inspection-directive/">Forward debris release after 737 engine blade fracture spurs CFM56 inspection directive</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com">FlightGlobal</a>.</p>