AD 2016-04-11

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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2016-04-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-2984
FR Citation
81 FR 9751

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage 1 blades, which could lead to failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect and conditionally remove affected HPT rotor stage 1 blades. Remove cracked blades from service before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 1,000 cycles since new (CSN)

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company GEnx-1B54, -1B58, -1B64, -1B67, and -1B70 turbofan engine models with HPT rotor stage 1 blade, part number 2305M26P06, installed.

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