AD 2018-20-22

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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2018-20-22
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0898
FR Citation
83 FR 53974

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 combustion case, engine fire, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

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

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Compliance Time

Within 10 cycles after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company (GE) GE90-110B1, GE90-113B, and GE90-115B turbofan engines with a certain case combustor assembly (combustion case) installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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