AD 2021-05-18

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2021-05-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0700
FR Citation
86 FR 15791

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft International Aero Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

A crack found at the diffuser case M-flange during overhaul inspection.

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Required Actions

Perform an initial borescope inspection (BSI) of the M-flange and, if it fails the inspection, repetitive BSIs of the M-flange until replacement of the diffuser case M-flange. Replace the diffuser case M-flange with a part eligible for installation.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, V2531-E5, and V2533-A5 model turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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