AD 2017-07-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2017-07-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0879
FR Citation
82 FR 16728

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracking on HPC rotor stage 2-5 spool aft spacer arms, which could result in failure of a critical life-limited rotating engine part, leading to an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Remove certain HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools from service at times determined by a drawdown plan specified in the compliance section.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company GE90-110B1 and GE90-115B turbofan engines with high-pressure compressor (HPC) stage 2-5 spools, including additional part numbers (P/Ns) identified in the AD.

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