AD 2017-11-15

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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2017-11-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9490
FR Citation
82 FR 26579

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Reduction in the life limit of the affected engines due to a revised operating profile, which could lead to failure of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) spacer/impeller, uncontained release of the HPT spacer/impeller, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace the HPT spacer/impeller, part number 1539M12P02, before it exceeds 18,000 flight cycles since new. Do not install or return to service any engine with an HPT spacer/impeller exceeding this limit.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless already done.

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company CF6-80C2L1F turbofan engines with a high-pressure turbine (HPT) spacer/impeller, part number 1539M12P02, installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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