AD 2018-17-12

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2018-17-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0777
FR Citation
83 FR 45333

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

engine failure due to an ice-crystal icing (ICI) event, which could result in failure of one or more engines and loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Upgrade the FADEC software to a software version eligible for installation within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company (GE) GE90-76B, GE90-77B, GE90-85B, GE90-90B, and GE90-94B turbofan engines with full authority digital engine control (FADEC) software, version 9.3.2.4 or earlier, installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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