EASA AD US-2026-04-09
Turbine Engine - High-Pressure Compressor Stage 5 Blisks - Replacement
The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2026-04-09 addresses certain General Electric Company GEnx engine models, including GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B67, GEnx-1B70, and GEnx-2B67 variants. This directive focuses on the replacement of high-pressure compressor stage 5 blisks with part number 2357M35P02 that have specific serial numbers due to a manufacturing quality issue. The AD aims to prevent potential engine damage and uncontained debris release caused by possible blisk fractures.