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2026-0161 : Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

Number 2026-0161
Issued by Europe  Europe
Issue date 2026-08-07
Effective date 2026-08-21
EASA approval number
ATA Chapter 05
Approval Holder
/ Type Designation
  • CFM INTERNATIONAL
    • CFM56-7B
      • CFM56-7B20
      • CFM56-7B20/2
      • CFM56-7B20/3
      • CFM56-7B22
      • CFM56-7B22/2
      • CFM56-7B22/3
      • CFM56-7B22/3B1
      • CFM56-7B22/B1
      • CFM56-7B24
      • CFM56-7B24/2
      • CFM56-7B24/3
      • CFM56-7B24/3B1
      • CFM56-7B24/B1
      • CFM56-7B26
      • CFM56-7B26/2
      • CFM56-7B26/3
      • CFM56-7B26/3B1
      • CFM56-7B26/3B2
      • CFM56-7B26/3B2F
      • CFM56-7B26/3F
      • CFM56-7B26/B1
      • CFM56-7B26/B2
      • CFM56-7B27
      • CFM56-7B27/2
      • CFM56-7B27/3
      • CFM56-7B27/3B1
      • CFM56-7B27/3B1F
      • CFM56-7B27/3B3
      • CFM56-7B27/3F
      • CFM56-7B27/B1
      • CFM56-7B27/B3
      • CFM56-7B27A
Revision Not applicable
Correction Not applicable
Supersedure This AD supersedes EASA AD 2007-0104 dated 17 April 2007 and AD 2009-0009 dated 15 January 2009, including its correction dated 27 January 2009.
Publication(s) and related information CFM CFM56-7B ESM Chapter 05-21-03 Revision 33 dated 15 November 2006 to Revision 66 dated 15 July 2025. CFM CFM56-7B ESM Chapter 05-12-04 (Effect G '7B Non /3' and Effect F '7B /3') Revision 33 dated 15 November 2006 to Revision 56 dated 15 July 2017. CFM CFM56-7B Service Bulletin S/B 72-0558 Revision 06 dated 03 March 2026. CFM CFM56-7B Service Bulletin S/B 72-0568 Revision 04 dated 08 September 2025. CFM CFM56-7B Service Bulletin S/B 72-0579 Revision 10 dated 12 June 2025. CFM CFM56-7B Service Bulletin S/B 72-0732 Revision 03 dated 09 September 2025. CFM CFM56-7B Service Bulletin S/B 72-0807 Revision 02 dated 27 August 2025. The use of later approved revisions of the above-mentioned documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.
PAD number 26-083
Remarks 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 2. The original issue of this AD was posted on 06 July 2026 as PAD 26-083 for consultation until 03 August 2026. The Comment Response Document can be found in the EASA Safety Publications Tool, in the compressed (zipped) file attached to the record for this AD. 3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the EASA Safety Information Section, Certification Directorate. E-mail: ADs[at]easa.europa.eu. 4. Information about any failures, malfunctions, defects or other occurrences, which may be similar to the unsafe condition addressed by this AD, and which may occur, or have occurred on a product, part or appliance not affected by this AD, can be reported to the EU aviation safety reporting system. This may include reporting on the same or similar components, other than those covered by the design to which this AD applies, if the same unsafe condition can exist or may develop on an aircraft with those components installed. Such components may be installed under an FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or other modification.