AD 2013-02-02

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Airworthiness Directives; CFM International, S.A. Turbofan Engines Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SE00034EN

AD Number
2013-02-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1289
FR Citation
78 FR 5712

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine CFM International Airworthiness Directives; CFM International, S.A. Turbofan Engines Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SE00034EN

Unsafe Condition

Forging process error during manufacture of high-pressure turbine (HPT) disks, part number 880026, serial numbers GLKBAA9307, GLKBAA9335, GLKBAA9404, GLKBAA9407, and GLKBAA9409, resulted in below allowable creep properties, reducing the calculated maximum life limits.

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Required Actions

Remove the affected HPT disks from service at reduced maximum life limits based on cycles-since-new (CSN) as specified for different engine models and thrust ratings. Use the formula in Pratt & Whitney Special Instruction 6F-12 for disks used in multiple models or thrust installations.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified CSN limits for each engine model and thrust rating.

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Affected Aircraft

CFM International, S.A. CFM56-3, CFM56-3B, and CFM56-3C turbofan engines modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SE00034EN, with HPT disk part number 880026 and specified serial numbers.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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