AD 2021-12-01

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2021-12-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0445
FR Citation
86 FR 31092

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The fracture of multiple LPC 1st-stage fan blades due to fatigue cracks originating on the internal surface of the convex airfoil and propagating to the point of failure.

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Required Actions

Perform initial and repetitive ultrasonic inspections of the affected LPC 1st-stage fan blades and replace any LPC 1st-stage fan blade that fails the inspection.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 model turbofan engines with a certain low-pressure compressor (LPC) 1st-stage fan blade installed.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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