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AD 2017-05-09 Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines

2017-04-13
2017-03-09
39-18820
FAA-2016-9128
Engine
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Applicability*9

This AD applies to CFM International S.A. (CFM) CFM56-5B models, CFM56-5B/P models, CFM56-5B/3 models, CFM56-5B/2P models, CFM56-5B/P1 models, CFM56-5B/2P1 models, and CFM56-5B/3B1 models engines with a radial drive shaft (RDS) serial number (S/N) listed in Appendix A of CFM Service Bulletin (SB) CFM56-5B S/B 72-0934, dated August 1, 2016, installed.

Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, remove the RDS assembly, part number (P/N) 305-165-101-0, and RDS outer housing, P/N 301-295-106-0, and replace with parts eligible for installation.

Required actions

After the effective date of this AD, do not install on any engine, an RDS with an S/N identified in Appendix A of CFM SB CFM56-5B S/B 72-0934, dated August 1, 2016.

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by reports of the failure of the RDS on CFM CFM56-5B engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the RDS, which could lead to failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane.

Affected ADs

None.

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