AD Amdt-39-10523

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

AD Number
Amdt-39-10523
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-ANE-54-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 27452

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine CFM International CFM56-3 Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-3, -3B, -3C, - 5, -5B, and -5C Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the transfer gearbox (TGB) output bevel gear, AGB intermediate gear assembly, or AGB gearshaft cluster spur assembly due to material defects or fatigue.

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Required Actions

Replace the affected AGB starter gearshaft, TGB input/output bevel gears, and AGB gearshaft cluster spur assemblies. Perform daily checks of the AGB/TGB magnetic chip detector. Ensure engines are not operated unless equipped with serviceable components or replaced with serviceable engines.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

CFM International CFM56-3, -3B, -3C, -5, -5B, and -5C series turbofan engines with specific accessory gearbox (AGB) starter gearshafts, TGB input bevel gears, TGB output bevel gears, AGB intermediate gear assemblies, or AGB gearshaft cluster spur assemblies.

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