AD 2013-16-15

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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2013-16-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0195
FR Citation
78 FR 50320

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Reports of cracks in the BAI air duct, part number 2469M32G01, which could lead to failure of the BAI air duct, resulting in an in-flight shutdown of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform initial and repetitive visual inspections of the BAI air duct, P/N 2469M32G01, for cracks. Remove the BAI air duct from service if cracks are found. As a mandatory terminating action, install new BAI air duct support brackets and replace the BAI air duct with one eligible for installation.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless already done.

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Affected Aircraft

All General Electric Company (GE) model GEnx-2B67B turbofan engines with booster anti-ice (BAI) air duct, part number 2469M32G01, and support bracket, part number 2469M46G01, installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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