AD 2018-16-07

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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2018-16-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0630
FR Citation
83 FR 36724

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The unapproved repairs reduced the material capability of these cases which requires their removal prior to reaching their published Airworthiness Limitation Section life limit. This condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the HPT case, engine fire, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Remove the affected HPT cases from service and their replacement with a part eligible for installation.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company, GEnx-1B54, -1B58, -1B64, -1B67, -1B70, -1B54/P1, -1B58/P1, -1B64/P1, -1B67/P1, -1B70/P1, -1B54/P2, -1B58/P2, -1B64/P2, -1B67/P2, -1B70/P2, -1B70C/P1, -1B70/72/P1, -1B70/75/P1, -1B74/75/P1, -1B75/P1, -1B70C/P2, -1B70/72/P2, -1B70/75/P2, -1B74/75/P2, -1B75/P2, -1B76/P2, -1B76A/P2, -1B78/P2, -2B67, -2B67B, and -2B67/P turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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