AD Amdt-39-10420

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

AD Number
Amdt-39-10420
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-ANE-16-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 15073

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine CFM International CFM56-2 Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-2, -3, -3B, and -3C Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Outer cone separation of the No. 3 bearing rear stationary air/oil seal and rubs between the outer cone and the high pressure compressor rotor (HPCR) stage 1-2 spool, which could result in potential uncontained failure of the HPCR stage 1-2 spool and damage to the aircraft.

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Required Actions

Remove from service certain No. 3 bearing rear stationary air/oil seals and replace with serviceable parts, install retention bushings, and remove from service HPCR stage 1-2 spools that have contacted the outer cone of the seal.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

CFM International CFM56-2, -3, -3B, and -3C series turbofan engines

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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