Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) CF34-1A, CF34-3A, CF34-3A1, CF34- 3A2, CF34-3B, and CF34-3B1 model turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by an in-flight failure of a fan blade that led to an in-flight shutdown. This AD requires removal and replacement of the affected fan blades. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2019-0665
Document Number
2020-07451
Type
Rule
Publication Date
April 10, 2020
Effective Date
May 15, 2020
Affected Manufacturer
General Electric Company Turbofan
Criticality
important
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2019-0665
Topics
Official Documents
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