AD 2018-22-07

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2018-22-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0938
FR Citation
83 FR 66609

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Engine Alliance Turbofan Airworthiness Directives; Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

The incorrect installation of the stage 6 seal ring created a leakage path from the aft cavity to the forward cavity of the HPC stage 6 disk, which elevated the temperature in the cavity and adversely affected the material properties of the HPC stages 2-5 spool.

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Required Actions

Inspect the stage 6 seal ring for correct installation and inspect the HPC stages 2-5 spool for cracks. Remove and replace the HPC stages 2-5 spool if the stage 6 seal ring is incorrectly installed or the interstage 5-6 seal teeth are found cracked.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Engine Alliance GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 model turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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