AD 2015-04-02

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Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2015-04-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0521
FR Citation
80 FR 9591

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine CFM International S Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Dual engine thrust instability event resulting in overspeed and in-flight shutdown (IFSD) of one engine, caused by water-borne contamination of fuel affecting the fuel metering valve (FMV) in the hydro-mechanical unit (HMU).

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Required Actions

Remove FADEC software version 7.B.V4 or earlier installed in the electronic engine controls (EECs) on CFM56-7B engines. Prohibit operation of aircraft configured with one engine having FADEC software version 7.B.V4 or earlier and the other engine having an eligible FADEC software version.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

CFM International S.A. CFM56-7B series turbofan engines.

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