AD 2012-11-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International, Inc. Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2012-11-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0195
FR Citation
77 FR 32009

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Honeywell International Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International, Inc. Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Two reports of engines experiencing uncontained release of low-pressure (LP) turbine blades. This AD aims to prevent LP turbine overspeed leading to uncontained release of the LP turbine blades and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform an initial check of the overspeed trip system within 30 operating hours after the effective date. For ALF502L-2C engines, conduct repetitive checks at 100-hour intervals. For ALF502R-3, ALF502R-3A, ALF502R-5, LF507-1H, and LF507-1F engines, perform repetitive checks once every flight day. Detailed functional tests are required if the engine does not shut down during the checks.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 operating hours after the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

Honeywell International, Inc. ALF502L-2C; ALF502R-3; ALF502R-3A; ALF502R-5; LF507-1F; and LF507-1H turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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