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CAA-2010-01-006

The aircraft owner or operator shall comply with Airworthiness Directives issued by the CAA or the aeronautics authority of the State of Design (SoD) of the aviation products, appliances and parts, and take all necessary actions thereto.

Issue Date
2010/01/17
Applicability
(1) CFM International, S.A. CFM56-7B20; -7B22; -7B24; -7B26; -7B27; -7B22/B1; -7B24/B1; - 7B27/B1; -7B26/B1; -7B20/3; -7B22/3; -7B24/3; -7B26/3; -7B27/3; -7B22/3B1; -7B24/3B1; - 7B27/3B1; -7B26/3B1; -7B26/3F; -7B27/B3; -7B27/3F; -7B27/3B1F; and -7B27/3B3 turbofan engines assembled with a low-pressure (LP) turbine rear frame, part number (P/N) 340-166-254-0; 340-166-255-0; 340-166-256-0; 340-166-257-0; 340-166-258-0; or 340-166-259-0; and (2) CFM International, S.A. CFM56-7B20/2; -7B22/2; -7B24/2; -7B26/2; and -7B27/2 turbofan engines assembled with a dual annular combustor and an LP turbine rear frame, P/N 340-177-551-0; 340-177-552-0; 340-177-553-0; 340-177-554-0; 340-177-555-0; or 340-177-556-0. (3) These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 series airplanes.
Model Number
CFM International, S.A. CFM56-7B Series Turbofan Engines
CAA AD Number
CAA-2010-01-006
Aeronautics Authority of Original AD
FAA
Original AD Number
2010-01-05
Effective Date
2010/02/18
Subject
To prevent failure of the LP turbine rear frame from low-cycle-fatigue cracks. Failure of the LP turbine rear frame could result in engine separation from the airplane, possibly leading to loss of control of the airplane.
Reference Publications (Revision/ATA/SB)
CFM56-7B S/B 72-0558,R3 and CFM56-7B S/B 72-0579 R5.
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