AD 2022-11-02

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

AD Number
2022-11-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0094
FR Citation
87 FR 33621

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The detection of melt-related freckles in the billet, which may reduce the life of certain compressor rotor stages 6-10 spools, high pressure turbine (HPT) rotor mid seals, HPT rotor stage 2 disks, low pressure turbine (LPT) stage 2 disks, and LPT stage 3 disks.

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Required Actions

Revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the applicable CFM LEAP-1B Engine Shop Manual (ESM), and the operator's existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate reduced life limits for these parts.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All CFM International, S.A. (CFM) LEAP-1B21, LEAP-1B23, LEAP-1B25, LEAP-1B27, LEAP-1B28, LEAP-1B28B1, LEAP-1B28B2, LEAP-1B28B2C, LEAP-1B28B3, LEAP-1B28BBJ1, and LEAP-1B28BBJ2 model turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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