# Proposed AD FAA-2022-1422: CFM International, S.A. Turbofan Engines

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2023-07-11
- Products: CFM International
- Product type: Engine
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 1, 2022, 87 FR 73686
- Comments due: January 17, 2023
- Became: [AD 2023-07-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-07-11)
- Docket: FAA-2022-1422 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-1422, where comments are filed)
- Project: AD-2022-01208-E
- FR document: 2022-26121
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/12/bb/12bb52f5deb8325eb3b3f979e246d38a741a2a7456cdb6a0b63a1d96c3c18502 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-12-01/pdf/2022-26121.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/12/01/2022-26121/airworthiness-directives-cfm-international-sa-turbofan-engines
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-26121-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-1422

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain CFM International, S.A. (CFM) LEAP-1B turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of multiple aborted takeoffs and air turn-backs (ATBs) caused by high-pressure compressor (HPC) stall, which was induced by high levels of non-synchronous vibration (NSV). A subsequent investigation by the manufacturer revealed that wear on the No. 3 bearing spring finger housing can lead to high levels of NSV. This proposed AD would require repetitive calculations of the oil filter delta pressure (OFDP) data and, depending on the results of the calculation, replacement of the No. 3 bearing spring finger housing. This proposed AD would also prohibit installation of an engine with an affected No. 3 bearing spring finger housing onto an airplane that already has one engine with an affected No. 3 bearing spring finger housing installed. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 1, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-26121, comments due Jan 17, 2023 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/12/01/2022-26121/airworthiness-directives-cfm-international-sa-turbofan-engines)

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