AD 2022-18-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | General Electric | Company | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turboshaft Engines |
Unsafe Condition
The failure of the stage 1 turbine aft cooling plates, stage 2 turbine forward cooling plates, turbine interstage seals, and stage 4 turbine disks. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained part release, damage to the engine, damage to the helicopter, and possible loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the ALS of the existing GE CT7-8 Turboshaft EMM and the operator's existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the following reduced life limits: (i) For stage 1 turbine aft cooling plate, part number (P/N) 6064T09P02, change the life limit cycles from 6,600 cycles since new (CSN) to 4,900 CSN; (ii) For stage 2 turbine forward cooling plate, P/N 4106T80P01, change the life limit cycles from 8,000 CSN to 7,200 CSN; (iii) For turbine interstage seal, P/N 4111T86P03, change the life limit cycles from 29,200 CSN to 19,000 CSN; and (iv) For stage 4 turbine disk, P/N 6068T32P04, change the life limit cycles from 24,100 CSN to 12,100 CSN. After performing the actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, except as provided in paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative life limits may be approved.
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Compliance Time
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
General Electric Company (GE) CT7-8A model turboshaft engines.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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