# Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500-A1 Series Turbofan Engines
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 1998-10-06 · Effective 1998-10-21 · 63 FR 53558
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-26529
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** International Aero
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 63 FR 53558
- **Publication date:** 1998-10-06
- **Effective date:** 1998-10-21
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 98-ANE-63-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500-A1 series turbofan engines. This action requires a one-time ultrasonic inspection of fan blade roots for cracks, and, if necessary, replacement of cracked fan blades with serviceable parts. This amendment is prompted by a report of dovetail root cracks visually detected on three fan blades from one engine during a routine inspection. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent fan blade root cracks, which could result in fan blade root failures, an uncontained engine failure, and damage to the aircraft.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/10/06/98-26529/airworthiness-directives-international-aero-engines-ag-iae-v2500-a1-series-turbofan-engines)
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