AD 2018-21-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2018-21-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1116
FR Citation
83 FR 51829

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Honeywell International Inc Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

The second stage low-pressure turbine (LPT2) blades may fail due to excessive wear, which can lead to engine failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect the LPT2 blades using a borescope at the LPT2 blade shroud Z-gap, and if the blades fail the inspection, replace the blades with a part eligible for installation.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Honeywell International Inc. AS907-1-1A turbofan engines with more than 8,000 hours since new on November 9, 2017.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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