AD 2018-13-03

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Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2018-13-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0564
FR Citation
83 FR 29665

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft International Aero Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Damage to the engine fan hub found during an engine shop visit of an IAE PW1100G-series turbofan engine, believed to be the result of the installation of the inlet cone without using alignment pins, which might lead to bolts impacting and damaging the engine fan hub.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time visual inspection of the inlet cone mating face and counter weight flange on the engine fan hub assembly for surface damage, and replace the engine fan hub if damage or defects are found that are outside of serviceable limits.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

IAE PW1100G-JM engine models certified under type certificate E00087EN

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