FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for IAE V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5, and Other Turbofan Engines

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has superseded an existing airworthiness directive for certain IAE V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5 turbofan engines to address potential failure of the No. 3 bearing, which could lead to an in-flight shutdown and smoke in the cockpit and cabin.