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AD 2020-08-04 Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines LLC, Turbofan Engines

2020-05-21
2020-04-16
39-21111
FAA-2019-0906
Engine
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Applicability*9

This AD applies to International Aero Engines, LLC (IAE) PW1133G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1129G-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, and PW1122G-JM model turbofan engines with low-pressure turbine (LPT) 3rd-stage blades, part number (P/N) 5387343, 5387493, 5387473, or 5387503, installed. Note to paragraph (c): This AD does not apply to IAE PW1133G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1129G-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, and PW1122G-JM model turbofan engines with engine serial numbers listed in paragraph (g) of AD 2019-25-01 (84 FR 65666, November 29, 2019).

Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

Required actions

At the next engine shop visit after the effective date of this AD, remove from service any LPT 3rd-stage blade, P/N 5387343, 5387493, 5387473, or 5387503, and replace with a part eligible for installation.

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by reports of failure of certain LPT 3rd-stage blades. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of these LPT 3rd-stage blades. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained release of the LPT 3rd-stage blades, failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and loss of the airplane.

Affected ADs

None.

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