AD 2007-10-05

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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company (GE) GE90 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2007-10-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27283
FR Citation
72 FR 26538

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft General Electric Company (GE) GE90 Series Turbofan Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company (GE) GE90 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Structural failure of the Turbine Center Frame (TCF) with uncontained failure of low pressure turbine (LPT) rotating parts, which could result in damage to the airplane and possible loss of control.

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Required Actions

Remove from service certain TCFs listed by part number (P/N) in the AD at or before accumulating 14,300 flight cycles. Within 30 days after the effective date, revise the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the applicable Engine Manual to include the specified TCF P/Ns and flight cycle limitations.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date for revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section. Remove TCFs before exceeding 14,300 flight cycles.

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company (GE) GE90-110B1, -113B, and -115B series turbofan engines with certain Turbine Center Frames (TCFs) installed, specifically those with part numbers listed in Table 1 of the AD.

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