AD 97-06-01

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

AD Number
97-06-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
95-ANE-65
FR Citation
Federal Register: April 04, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 65)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5 Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-5, -5B, and -5C Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5B1 Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-5, -5B, and -5C Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5B1/2P Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-5, -5B, and -5C Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5B1/P Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-5, -5B, and -5C Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5B2 Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-5, -5B, and -5C Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5B2/2P Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-5, -5B, and -5C Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5B2/P Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-5, -5B, and -5C Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5B3/2P Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-5, -5B, and -5C Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5B3/P Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-5, -5B, and -5C Series Turbofan Engines
engine CFM International, S.A. CFM56-5B4 Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-5, -5B, and -5C Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Rub or scratches on the stage 1 disk bore of the high pressure compressor rotor (HPCR) stage 1-2 spool due to contact with the stationary number 3 bearing aft air/oil seal, which could result in failure of the stage 1 disk and uncontained engine failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect the stage 1 disk of the HPCR stage 1-2 spool via borescope inspections per specified service bulletins. Replace spools with rubbed or scratched disks with serviceable parts. Remove and replace stationary number 3 bearing aft air/oil seals (P/N 1364M71G02) with serviceable parts as terminating action.

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Compliance Time

Prior to accumulating 2,200 cycles since new (CSN) or cycles since last inspection (CSLI), depending on prior inspection status. For seals, removal and replacement required at the next engine shop visit after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

CFM International CFM56-5, -5B, and -5C series turbofan engines, installed on but not limited to Airbus A320, A321, and A340 series aircraft.

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