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AD/CF700/15 - Fan Guard Replacement

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This directive requires owners/operators of aircraft with General Electric CF700 engines to replace existing fan guards per GE Service Bulletin CF700-72-154, effective 9 October 1997, with compliance due by 9 October 1999. It was issued after reports of uncontained fan blade failures following overspeed events and makes the manufacturer’s procedure mandatory, while not specifying costs, exemptions, or enforcement details.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 106 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

View image in the official source General Electric Turbine Engines - CF700 Series

AD/CF700/15 Fan Guard Replacement 11/97

Applicability: General Electric CF700 series turbine engines.

Requirement: Replace existing fan guards in accordance with General Electric Service Bulletin number (CF700) 72-154.

Note: FAA AD 97-13-10 also refers.

Compliance: No later than 9 October 1999.

This airworthiness directive becomes effective on 9 October 1997.

Background: This directive is prompted by reports of uncontained fan blade failures following engine overspeed events.

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