EASA Regulations for Engine Alliance GP7200

14 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Engine Alliance GP7200.

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EASA AD US-2026-20-12

Oct 12, 2026

Turbine - High-Pressure Turbine Interstage Seal - Replacement

The Federal Register document titled 'Turbine - High-Pressure Turbine Interstage Seal - Replacement' is a final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2026-20-12) issued by the FAA affecting Engine Alliance Model GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 engines. It addresses an unsafe condition related to uncontained failure of the high-pressure turbine interstage seal, which was reported during an aborted takeoff on an Airbus A380 equipped with these engines. The AD mandates removal and replacement of certain high-cycle HPT interstage seals to prevent potential engine fire and aircraft damage.

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  • Engine Alliance GP7200
  • Engine Alliance GP7270
  • Engine Alliance GP7272
  • Engine Alliance GP7277
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD US-2023-11-06

Jun 12, 2023

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Interstage Seals - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-11-06 addresses certain Engine Alliance Model GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 engines. It mandates the replacement of specific high-pressure turbine (HPT) interstage seals suspected to contain iron inclusions that could compromise material integrity. This directive aims to prevent potential uncontained failures that could damage the engine and aircraft.

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  • Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD US-2022-10-04

May 9, 2022

Engine - Stages 7-9 Compressor Rotor Spool - Replacement

The document titled "Engine - Stages 7-9 Compressor Rotor Spool - Replacement" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2022-10-04) addressing certain Engine Alliance GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 turbofan engines. It mandates the replacement of specific stages 7-9 compressor rotor spools suspected of containing foreign material embedded in the billet used for manufacturing. This directive aims to prevent potential failure of the high-pressure compressor stage 8 rotor disk and associated engine and aircraft damage.

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EASA AD US-2021-26-04

Jan 3, 2022

Engine - Fan Hub Assembly - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-04 addresses Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 model turbofan engines. This directive mandates inspections and potential replacement of the engine fan hub assembly to prevent uncontained engine failures. It applies specifically to engine fan hub assemblies with part numbers 5760221, 5760321, or 5760001.

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  • Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD US-2021-12-01

Jun 14, 2021

Engine - Low-Pressure Compressor Stage 1 Fan Blades - Inspection / Replacement

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-12-01 is a final rule addressing Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 turbofan engines equipped with certain low-pressure compressor (LPC) 1st-stage fan blades. It mandates ultrasonic inspections and replacement of affected fan blades to prevent in-flight shutdown caused by blade fractures. This directive updates previous requirements to enhance safety by lowering inspection thresholds and requiring repetitive inspections.

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  • Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD US-2019-25-13

Jan 6, 2020

Superseded by FAA AD 2021-12-01

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-25-13 is a final rule addressing Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 turbofan engines equipped with specific low-pressure compressor (LPC) 1st-stage fan blades. This directive mandates ultrasonic inspections of these fan blades and requires replacement of any blades that fail inspection to prevent unsafe conditions. The AD was issued following an in-flight shutdown caused by multiple fan blade fractures.

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  • Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD US-2019-18-08

Oct 4, 2019

Superseded by FAA AD 2021-26-04

Airworthiness Directive 2019-18-08 is a final rule issued by the FAA affecting all Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 model turbofan engines. This directive addresses an unsafe condition related to potential cracks and damage in the engine fan hub assembly, which could lead to uncontained engine failure. It mandates inspections and possible part replacements to ensure continued airworthiness.

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  • Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD US-2019-15-06

Aug 20, 2019

Engine - High Pressure Compressor Stages 2-5 Spool - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2019-15-06 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing Engine Alliance GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 model turbofan engines. It mandates inspections of the high-pressure compressor (HPC) stages 2-5 spool for cracks and the stage 6 seal ring for correct installation to prevent unsafe conditions. The directive includes repetitive inspections and a mandatory terminating in-shop inspection to ensure continued airworthiness.

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  • Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD US-2019-16-04

Aug 20, 2019

Superseded by FAA AD 2019-18-08

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-16-04 is a final rule affecting Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 model turbofan engines equipped with a specific engine fan hub assembly. It mandates inspections and possible replacement of the engine fan hub blade lock assembly to address potential uncontained failures. This directive updates previous requirements to enhance safety measures for these engine models.

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  • Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD US-2019-03-04

Feb 20, 2019

Superseded by FAA AD 2019-16-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-03-04 is a final rule addressing Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 turbofan engines equipped with engine fan hub assemblies part numbers 5760221 or 5760321. This directive mandates inspections to detect cracks and damage in the engine fan hub assembly to prevent uncontained failures. It applies to all affected engines and supersedes the previous AD 2018-11-16.

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  • Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD US-2019-02-04

Feb 11, 2019

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Stator Cases - Removal / Replacement

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-02-04 is a final rule addressing Engine Alliance GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 turbofan engines equipped with certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) stator cases. This directive mandates the removal and replacement of affected HPT stator cases due to unapproved welds discovered during manufacturing, which pose a risk of engine failure and potential fire. The directive applies specifically to HPT cases with part numbers 2060M40G02 or 2137M29G01 and certain serial numbers listed in Engine Alliance service bulletins.

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  • Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD US-2018-22-07

Jan 11, 2019

Superseded by FAA AD 2019-15-06

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-22-07 is a final rule applicable to all Engine Alliance GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 model turbofan engines. It mandates inspections of the stage 6 seal ring installation and the high-pressure compressor (HPC) stages 2-5 spool for cracks to address an unsafe condition caused by axial cracks in the HPC spool spacer arm. The directive aims to prevent uncontained failures that could damage the engine and aircraft.

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  • Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD US-2018-22-05

Nov 12, 2018

Superseded by FAA AD 2019-02-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-22-05 is a final rule addressing Engine Alliance GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 turbofan engines equipped with certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) stator cases. This directive mandates the removal and replacement of affected HPT cases due to unapproved weld repairs discovered at a manufacturing facility, which compromise the structural integrity of these components.

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  • Engine Alliance GP7200