AD 2003-02-04

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Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-5 and -5B Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2003-02-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NE-49-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 3171

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine CFM International CFM56-5 and -5B Series Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-5 and -5B Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Erroneous exhaust gas temperature (EGT) readings may lead to higher than desired engine operating EGTs, causing unexpected deterioration of critical rotating engine parts.

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Required Actions

Establish an EGT baseline and trend monitoring using SAGE or equivalent. Replace certain EGT harnesses and EGT couplings as soon as a slow and continuous EGT drift downward is noticed.

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Compliance Time

As soon as a slow and continuous EGT drift downward is noticed after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

CFM International CFM56-5 and -5B series turbofan engines.

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