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In a discussion about issues on the Airbus A321neo, a commenter heavily criticized Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines for causing constant fume events, having low time on wing, and being underpowered.

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Post: "Anyone else tired of these 321neo Smoke and Fume events?"

Source

RedditSep 19, 2026By u/QuantumSocks

r/aviationmaintenance

Anyone else tired of these 321neo Smoke and Fume events?

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20
comments
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  • [comment u/nexrad19] The pratt gtf is such a shit fucking engine. Constant fume events, low time on wing, underpowered. Its like PW designed a shitbox on purpose to keep overhauls as a reliable income.

  • [comment u/Black_Walker] LEAPs or PW? Cause I know we have issues with the Pratt engines

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5 of 19 comments
  • “If the apu intake wasn’t on the bottom then about 95% of sof would be gone”

    u/grom69polska22 points · Sep 19, 2026View

  • “The pratt gtf is such a shit fucking engine. Constant fume events, low time on wing, underpowered. Its like PW designed a shitbox on purpose to keep overhauls as a reliable income.”

    u/nexrad1911 points · Sep 20, 2026View

  • “Laughs in 787, not having to deal with that on these planes is a joy”

    u/IzzyIzz956 points · Sep 19, 2026View

  • “LEAPs or PW? Cause I know we have issues with the Pratt engines”

    u/Black_Walker6 points · Sep 19, 2026View

  • “Job securitie”

    u/EngineeringBulky70072 points · Sep 20, 2026View

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Sep 19, 2026
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