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Jet engine reliability called almost fantastic in 1969 FAA study
FAA officials released a study showing Pan Am and TWA jet engines delivering exceptional uptime. In five months to July 31, Pan Am jets logged 64 000 hours with nine precautionary shutdowns, while TWA accumulated 48 380 hours with two shutdowns. The report notes jets require fewer parts and show about 20 times better reliability than piston engines, with 129 051 passengers carried by the two carriers over the period.
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