AD 2021-10-09

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; CFM International, S.A. Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2021-10-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0568
FR Citation
86 FR 27264

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine CFM International Airworthiness Directives; CFM International, S.A. Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Cracks found in the rotating air HPT front seal due to a localized separation of the replaced honeycomb, which may reduce the life of the rotating air HPT front seal.

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Required Actions

Remove, inspect, and replace the affected HPT inner stationary seal. Depending on the findings, replace the rotating air HPT front seal, HPT rotor blades, and No. 3 ball bearing.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B model turbofan engines with a certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) inner stationary seal installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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