Regulation & law · 30/11/2009

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for GE CF34-1A, CF34-3A, and CF34-3B Turbofan Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for General Electric Company (GE) CF34-1A, CF34-3A, and CF34-3B series turbofan engines, requiring the removal of certain fan blades and inspections to prevent under-cowl fires and subsequent damage to airplanes.