GE GE90-90B

Engine model · Turbo-fan · registry code 30036

Manufacturer (registry)
GE
Model
GE90-90B
Registry code
30036
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
94,000 lb thrust
Data sheet
TCDSE00049EN
Holder
General Electric Company GE Aviation

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

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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.

1997In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 26 ADs
19972
19981
19991
20003
20011
20023
20111
20132
20163
20172
20181
20222
20232
20241
20261
See all 26 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('30036'))
  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

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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('30036'))
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Registered aircraft · 23

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('30036')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 3

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('30036')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 10

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

Incident 20260715008939IBoeing 777-224 · NewarkThe right backup generator (bug) failed during climb. Upon inspection by maintenance, it was discovered that the shaft sheared.Jul 15, 2026 · N78003 · Minor damageIncident 20260429003309IBoeing 777-224On walk around found huge birds strike on r/h wing. The only damage found was on the landing light panel, and damage was found on the right-wing root area common to the right strakelet skinApr 29, 2026 · N27015 · Minor damageIncident 20251213021069IBoeing 777-224 · Dulles, VAJust after take-off, on climb out aircraft experienced a compressor stall. Crew heard a loud bang followed by N1 rollback to 12%. EGT went up 1000 degrees for about 2 minutes then stabilized at 800 degrees. Crew executed steps in electronic checklist which…Dec 13, 2025 · N78004 · Minor damageIncident 20251201017469IBoeing 777-224 · Chantilly, VABird strike occurred on the right downwind RWY01R. The pilot believed the bird was a Vulture or an eagle. The pilot called pct and reported damage to the #3 leading edge Slat.Dec 1, 2025 · N77019 · Minor damageIncident 20140116000729IBoeing 777-224 · Newark, NJUnited flight 89 departed Newark, NJ (ewr) for beijing, china (pek). The captain's paperwork indicated turbulence due to a strong jet stream. The dispatcher's remarks also indicated turbulence enroute. The captain briefed the turbulence to the flight…Jan 16, 2014 · N78017 · No damageIncident 20051020029749IBoeing 777224 · Houston, TX(-23) Continental 34, B777, Houston/bush airport, October 20, 2005, while taxiing for departure struck tail end of American 1383, MD80, with the wing tip. Substantial damage to AAL1383, minor damage to coa 34. No injuries reported.Oct 20, 2005 · N57016 · Minor damageAccident 20050302019029ABoeing 777224 · Newark, NJ(-23) On 03/02/2005 at 1551E Continental airlines flight 99 at take-off reported striking the tail on runway 4L during rotation. The aircraft air returned into ewr after dumping fuel and landed on runway 29. The ARFF team responded and the aircraft taxied to…Mar 2, 2005 · N78008 · Substantial damageIncident 20030710019649IBoeing 777224 · Springfield, IL(-23) [privacy data omitted] while taxiing out for departure the pilot in command was turning the aircraft onto taxiway bravo at the bravo four intersection and the right main landing gear went off the taxiway into the grass. The pilot in command powered the…Jul 10, 2003 · N78002Incident 20011227034219IBoeing 777224 · Newark, NJ(-23) On Thursday December 27, 2001 at 1142 local, ewr ATCT reported to Continental airlines, B777, N78005 that fuel was coming from the left wing during take off and climb out. The Continental flight crew confirmed that they were losing fuel and elected to…Dec 27, 2001 · N78005Incident 19990825030889IBoeing 777224 · Newark, NJ(-23) Flt 56 departed ewr with the right main gear pin installed, gear would not retract and pilot dumped 55,000 lbs. Of fuel and returned to ewr without further incident.Aug 25, 1999 · N78003
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  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('30036')
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Service difficulty reports · 61

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  WHERE engine_model_key = 'GE9090B'
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