AD 89-23-06 R1

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-2, -3, -3B, -3C, and -5 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
89-23-06 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
89-ANE-05
FR Citation
Federal Register: January 28, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 18)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-2 Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-2, -3, -3B, -3C, and -5 Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-2A Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-2, -3, -3B, -3C, and -5 Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-3 Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-2, -3, -3B, -3C, and -5 Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-3B Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-2, -3, -3B, -3C, and -5 Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-3C Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-2, -3, -3B, -3C, and -5 Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5 Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-2, -3, -3B, -3C, and -5 Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5-A1/F Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-2, -3, -3B, -3C, and -5 Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5A4 Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-2, -3, -3B, -3C, and -5 Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5A4/F Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-2, -3, -3B, -3C, and -5 Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5A5 Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-2, -3, -3B, -3C, and -5 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

No. 3 bearing failure and subsequent inflight engine shutdown.

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Required Actions

Inspect the forward sump magnetic chip detector (MCD) within the next 50 or 75 hours time in service (TIS) after the AD's effective date, then at intervals not exceeding 50 or 75 hours TIS since last inspection, depending on engine series and bearing part numbers. Remove from service No. 3 bearings (specific part numbers) at the next shop visit or before January 31, 1998, whichever comes first. Removal of bearings terminates MCD inspection requirements.

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Compliance Time

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

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Affected Aircraft

CFM International CFM56-2, -3, -3B, -3C, and -5 series turbofan engines installed on Airbus A319/A320, McDonnell Douglas DC-8, and Boeing 737 series aircraft.

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