AD 2013-15-20

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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2013-15-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0447
FR Citation
78 FR 47534

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine General Electric Company Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Failure and separation of the transfer gearbox (TGB) radial gearshafts, which could result in in-flight shutdown (IFSD) of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Prohibit operation of an airplane with affected TGB radial gearshafts installed on both engines after the effective date of this AD. Prohibit operation of an airplane with affected TGB radial gearshafts installed on any engine 60 days after the effective date of this AD. Install a TGB radial gearshaft that is eligible for installation as a mandatory terminating action.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight for both prohibitions; within 60 days after the effective date for the second prohibition.

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company GE90-76B, GE90-77B, GE90-85B, GE90-90B, GE90-94B, GE90-110B1, GE90-113B, and GE90-115B turbofan engines with affected TGB radial gearshafts installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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