GE Engines Get New Crack Inspection Mandates
Published Date: 9/16/2025
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Summary
If you own certain GE Aviation Czech engines, the FAA updated the rules to keep them safe. Instead of just one inspection, you now need to check the compressor case welds regularly and replace parts if cracks show up. You also have to share some inspection results with the maker, but the deadline to start these checks got a bit longer—saving you some time and hassle.
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Required compressor-case replacement if cracked
If a DVI finds any crack in the compressor case pad welds on the listed GEAC engine models, you must replace the compressor case. The AD keeps the replacement requirement from the prior rule and applies it when cracks are found.
Repetitive compressor-case inspections
If you own or operate GE Aviation Czech engines Model M601D-11, M601E-11, M601E-11A, M601E-11AS, M601E-11S, or M601F, the FAA now requires repetitive detailed visual inspections (DVIs) of the compressor case pad welds for any crack. This AD supersedes AD 2024-06-02, replacing the prior one-time DVI requirement with recurring checks.
Inspection results must be reported to manufacturer
The AD requires you to send certain inspection results from the compressor case DVIs to the engine manufacturer. You must share those specified inspection findings as part of compliance.
Extended compliance time to start inspections
The manufacturer determined the compliance time for the initial detailed visual inspection (DVI) from AD 2024-06-02 can be extended, and the FAA's superseding AD allows a longer deadline to start those inspections. This change gives owners/operators more time before the first inspection is due.
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