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AD FAA-2018-0863

Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all General Electric Company (GE) CF34-10A16, CF34-10E2A1, CF34-10E5, CF34- 10E5A1, CF34-10E6, CF34-10E6A1, CF34-10E7, and CF34-10E7-B turbofan engines with certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) front rotating air seals. This AD requires replacement of the affected HPT front rotating air seal. This AD was prompted by cracks found in the HPT front rotating air seal. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2018-0863

Document Number

2018-21863

Type

Rule

Publication Date

October 10, 2018

Effective Date

October 25, 2018

Affected Manufacturer

General Electric Company Turbofan

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2018-0863

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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