✈️FAA Airworthiness Directive on General Electric Engines Requires Action
Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Engines
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) Model CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5, CF34- 8C5A1, CF34-8C5A2, CF34-8C5A3, CF34-8C5B1, CF34-8E2, CF34-8E2A1, CF34- 8E5, CF34-8E5A1, CF34-8E5A2, CF34-8E6, and CF34-8E6A1 engines. This AD was prompted by a predicted reduction in the cyclic life of the combustion chamber assembly (CCA) forward flange. This AD requires fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPIs) of the CCA for any indications and replacement if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulatory document outlines a new airworthiness directive (AD) from the FAA requiring compliance measures for certain General Electric engines, impacting operators financially through inspection and potential replacement costs. Business owners and executives will need to allocate resources for inspection procedures and potential engine part replacements, thus affecting operational budgets.