AD 2016-22-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2016-22-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1293
FR Citation
81 FR 75684

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

inadequate cooling of the HPT stage 1 shroud and stage 2 nozzle, leading to damage to the HPT stage 2 nozzle, burn-through of the turbine case, and in-flight shutdown

Required Actions

Perform a 360 degree borescope inspection of the HPT stage 1 shroud and stage 2 nozzle, and remove from service any HPT stage 2 nozzle segment, P/N 2101M24G01, 2101M24G02, 2101M24G03, 2101M24G04, 2101M24G05, or 2101M24G06, at next piece-part exposure

Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

Affected Aircraft

Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 turbofan engines with a high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 2 nozzle segment, part number (P/N) 2101M24G01, 2101M24G02, 2101M24G03, 2101M24G04, 2101M24G05, or 2101M24G06, installed

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