AD 2013-02-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2013-02-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1293
FR Citation
78 FR 5710

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Engine Alliance Turbofan Airworthiness Directives; Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Inadequate cooling of the HPT stage 2 nozzle, leading to damage, burn-through of the turbine case, and engine shutdown.

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Required Actions

Initially borescope inspect the HPT stage 2 nozzle within specified cycles since new or within 50 cycles if already at 1,450 cycles. Repetitively inspect every 100 additional cycles. Remove nozzle from service if burn holes are detected. At the next engine shop visit, remove HPT stage 2 nozzles P/N 2101M24G01, 2101M24G02, and 2101M24G03 from service.

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Compliance Time

Within specified cycles since new or within 50 cycles if already at 1,450 cycles since new.

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Affected Aircraft

All Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 turbofan engines with HPT stage 2 nozzles, part numbers 2101M24G01, 2101M24G02, or 2101M24G03.

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