GE CT7 series

Engine model · Turbo-shaft · 1,560 hp · registry codes 30030, 30158

Manufacturer (registry)
GE
Model
CT7 SERIES · CT7
Registry codes
30030, 30158
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
1,560 hp

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 21

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1988In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 26 ADs
19881
19943
19971
19981
20021
20032
20042
20051
20061
20071
20091
20101
20112
20171
20181
20221
20231
20242
20252
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('30030', '30158'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Engine · GE CT7 series

SAIB ANE-98-31Issued May 15, 1998
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Registered aircraft · 26

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  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('30030', '30158')
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NTSB investigations · 6

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB GAA26WA270Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBell 214ST · West Attica, GreeceAug 2, 2026 · N746H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DCA16FA199Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBell 525 · Italy, TXA severe vibration of the helicopter that led to the crew's inability to maintain sufficient rotor rotation speed (Nr), leading to excessive main rotor blade flapping, subsequent main rotor blade contact with the tail boom, and the resultant in-flight…Jul 6, 2016 · N525TA · DestroyedNTSB CEN12LA525Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 214ST · Avalon, TXMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the retaining nut and install the cotter pin that secured the helicopter’s tail rotor counterweight bellcrank. Contributing to the accident was the lack of detailed maintenance records that documented…Aug 7, 2012 · N409SB · Substantial damageNTSB DCA12FA024Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 214 · Camp Bastion, Afghanistanthe overtravel of the collective sleeve, which led to a severe and sudden reduction in main rotor blade collective pitch, resulting in a loss of control of the helicopter. The reason for the collective sleeve overtravel could not be determined since much of…Jan 16, 2012 · N5748M · DestroyedNTSB SEA07TA214Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 214ST · McCall, IDThe pilot's inadequate planned approach that led to settling with power. Contributing to the accident was the external load becoming snagged in the water, and the high density altitude.Jul 26, 2007 · N724HT · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00RA003Accident · 12 fatalForeign investigationBell 214ST · Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaOct 2, 1999 · N704H
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FAA incident reports · 15

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20240703007529ILeonardo S P A AW189 · Houma, LAThe flight crew was in level flight at 4500 ft, approximately 40 minutes from Houma. At that point, it was observed that the #2 engine oil pressure was dropping and fluctuating from the green to yellow range. After accessing the situation, the crew elected to…Jul 3, 2024 · N503JW · No damageAccident 20160706020889ABell 525 · Italy, TXOn July 6, 2016, at approximately 1148 central daylight time, an experimental Bell 525 helicopter, registration number N525TA, operating under the provisions of 14 code of federal regulations part 91, experienced an in-flight break-up and subsequently…Jul 6, 2016 · N525TA · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20120807018389ABell 214ST · Avalon, TXAircraft N409SB departed kgky on a flight test plan for a new rotor system to be installed in the Bell 525. The aircraft was on it's 3rd flight test. They increased speed to 120 KIAS and had just completed a 20 degree turn. A loud bang and associated yaw…Aug 7, 2012 · N409SB · Substantial damageIncident 20110512009199ISikorsky S-92A · Houma, LAAircraft was enroute from Houma, LA to thunder horse platfrom in the gulf of Mexico. Approximately 15 miles out, a loud noise from the left hand side of the aircraft with an abrupt right yaw and overspeed of the #1 engine occurred. The #1 engine shut down…May 12, 2011 · N492PH · No damageAccident 20070725015879ABell 214ST · Loon Lake, ID(-23) The helicopter was approaching small lake with a 150 ft. log line and bucket attached to its belly. During approach, the pilot believed he was encountering settling with power and executed a 180 degree turn to recover. During the turn, the bucket had…Jul 25, 2007 · N724HT · DestroyedIncident 20001002038489ISaab SF340A · Elmira, NY(-23) On Monday, October 2, 2000 at 1207 local time, a Saab 340A aircraft, operated by mesaba aviation, inc d/b/a northwest airlink (mala), under 14 CFR part 121 as flight number 3024 departed Elmira-Corning Regional Airport, horseheads, NY. Shortly after…Oct 2, 2000 · N991XJIncident 19971105043099IBell 214ST · St295, LANarrative: in cruise flight, the copilot's overhead window departed the aircraft. Airspeed and altitude reduced and flight to fourchon, LA continued with no further incident. Maintenance replaced the window.Nov 5, 1997 · N8045T · Minor damageIncident 19970806033309IBell 214ST · Rastanura, SANarrative: aramco filed the following statement. Captain jim bob pickrell, after departing ras tanura and leveling off at 500 feet, became erratic. The first officer challenged his actions and then assumed command of the aircraft returning to ras tanura. The…Aug 6, 1997 · N746HIncident 19970205026449IBell 214ST · Galveston, TXNarrative: in cruise flight, the left hand hinged window pane departed the aircraft. The frame stayed attached to the window assembly. Hinged window was closed and latched.Feb 5, 1997 · N5748MIncident 19951226046599IBell 214ST · Morgan City, LANarrative: on December 26, 1995, at 7:42 CST, a Bell 214st helicopter, operated by petroleum helicopters, inc., experienced an inadvertent inflation of the emergency floats in level cruise flight. The pilot, Mr. John b. silva, jr., reported that the emergency…Dec 26, 1995 · N8045T · Minor damageIncident 19951030041959IBell 214ST · Gulf Of Mexico, LANarrative: while in cruise flight over the Gulf Of Mexico with an indicated airspeed of 130 knots, the flight crew stated that they began to hear a "whooshing" noise followed by a severe vibration. The pilot stated that the vibration increased to a level that…Oct 30, 1995 · N390ALIncident 19950612029359IBell 214ST · Morgan City, LANR2 engine gott hot. Shutdown. Temperature went down. Restarted for landing. Pin 24 on 22J24 grounded. Cleanded.Jun 12, 1995 · N5748MIncident 19950410013519IBell 214ST · Morgan City, LAOil cooler blower motor light came on. Switched to alternate system. Landed safely.Apr 10, 1995 · N5748MIncident 19941216047219IBell 214ST · Intercostal, LAUncommanded pitchup a roll to left,entered clouds autoflite warning lights. Got control,water soaked.Dec 16, 1994 · N391ALIncident 19821220070899IBell 214ST · Northway, AKTail rotor control lost after takeoff.NR1 hydraulic system failed. Veered left into a snowbank on emergency landing.Dec 20, 1982 · N5736X · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.