AD 2017-08-06

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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2017-08-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9167
FR Citation
82 FR 18082

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Separation of a tube internal to the main fuel oil heat exchanger, which results in fuel leakage into the oil system, causing fuel to flood the oil sump and overwhelm the scavenge and venting system.

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Required Actions

Replace affected fuel/oil lube/servo coolers (main fuel oil heat exchangers) with a part eligible for installation.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company GE90 turbofan engines, as specified in the AD's applicability section.

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