Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-10809 · International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500-A1 Series Turbofan Engines
International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500-A1 Series Turbofan Engines
International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500-A1 series turbofan engines, installed on but not limited to Airbus A320 series aircraft.
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.
