I am not insider, so let the machine answer "Ever wonder how COMAC resolved the thrust reverser problem on its Leap-1C engines after the incidence."
COMAC resolved the thrust reverser problem on its LEAP-1C engines by implementing an innovative O-Duct thrust reverser design. This new design replaces the traditional two-door "D" configuration with a single "O" shaped composite part, which improves the aerodynamic performance of the aircraft and its fuel consumption. The deployment of the O-Duct is activated by the Electrical Thrust Reverser Actuation System (ETRAS), which replaces the heavier hydraulic systems traditionally used on thrust reversers. This simplified design not only reduces weight but also simplifies maintenance and eliminates the need for corrosive hydraulic liquids.
The LEAP-1C engine, which powers the COMAC C919, incorporates a fully integrated propulsion system that includes the engine, nacelle, and thrust reverser. This integrated system, along with the pylon developed by COMAC, was designed to improve aerodynamics, reduce weight, and make maintenance easier.
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