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Airworthiness Directives; CFM International, S.A. Engines

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-26-01, which applies to all CFM International, S.A. (CFM) Model CFM56-7B engines. AD 2018-26-01 requires initial and repetitive ultrasonic inspections or eddy current inspections of certain fan blades for crack indications and, depending on the results of the inspections, replacement with parts eligible for installation. Since the…

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FAA design approval and airworthiness documents in the Federal Register, 31 July 2026
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Found in the public record, first published here 16 August 2026.

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