Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2016-04-07 · Effective 2016-04-22 · 81 FR 20222
Document
Document number
2016-07843
Federal Register citation
81 FR 20222
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop
Publication date
2016-04-07
Effective date
2016-04-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-3692
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601E-11 turboprop engines. This AD requires inspection of the engine power turbine (PT) disk and, if found damaged, its replacement with a part eligible for installation. This AD was prompted by discovery of damage to certain engine PT disks during engine shop visits. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the engine PT disk, which could result in release of high-energy debris, damage to the engine, and reduced control of the airplane.