# GE CT7-9C3

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 30150
- Manufacturer (registry): GE
- Model: CT7-9C3
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Power: 1,750 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E8NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E8NE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: General Electric Company GE Aviation
- Installed in: 6 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/ge-ct7-9c3

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2025-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-05-02): Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) · General Electric CT7-5A2, CT7-5A3, CT7-7A and 8 more. Effective Apr 8, 2025
- [AD 2023-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-21-07): Turbine Engine Reduction Gear · General Electric CT7-5A2, CT7-5A3, CT7-7A and 6 more. Effective Dec 11, 2023
- [AD 2010-23-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-23-20): Gas generator turbine (GGT) shafts · General Electric CT7-9C and CT7-9C3. Effective Dec 22, 2010
- [AD 2007-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-08-01): Eddy current inspection (ECI) of boltholes · General Electric CT7-5A2, CT7-5A3, CT7-7A and 8 more. Effective May 14, 2007
- [AD 2004-07-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-07-09): PGB oil filter impending bypass button (IBB) · General Electric CT7-2A, CT7-2D, CT7-2D1 and 14 more. Effective May 11, 2004

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2018-03-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-03-13) (historical): Turbine Engine Reduction Gear · General Electric CT7-5A2, CT7-5A3, CT7-7A and 6 more. Effective Feb 28, 2018
- [AD 2003-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-06-03) (historical): Propeller gearbox (PGB) oil filter · General Electric Aircraft Engines CT7-2A, CT7-2D, CT7-2D1 and 14 more. Effective Apr 24, 2003

## Registered aircraft (6)

- [N10180](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10180): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 2004, S/N C139
- [N252QA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N252QA): [Quality Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Boulder, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Boulder), built 2004, S/N C-145
- [N383EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N383EC): [Aeronave Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERONAVE%20CORP), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 2007, S/N C-177
- [N835CE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N835CE): [Qflight Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QFLIGHT%20CORP), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 2007, S/N C-176
- [N856PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N856PS): [Vale Management Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALE%20MANAGEMENT%20INC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 2008, S/N C-182
- [N857PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N857PS): [Vale Management Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALE%20MANAGEMENT%20INC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 2009, S/N C-186

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2018FA0000150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000150), Apr 25, 2018: PINION GEAR. FAILED. NR 2 PROPELLER GEAR BOX EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER DURING FLIGHT. CREW RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND LANDED SAFELY. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. ONCE ON THE GROUND THE C
- [SDR NSVA2009026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NSVA2009026), May 19, 2009: ANTI-ICE VALVE. FAILED. RIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO LOW TORQUE INDICATION, AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. AIR RETURNED, REMOVED AND REPLACED ANTI ICE START BLEED VALVE, BORESCO

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