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Special Conditions: CFM International, LEAP-1B Engine Model; Incorporation of Woven Composite Fan Blades

The Federal Aviation Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 4, 2025. It took effect on August 4, 2025. Comments closed on September 18, 2025.

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What the agency says

This action amends Special Condition No. 33-017-SC for the CFM International (CFM) Model LEAP-1B engines. These engines have a novel or unusual design feature associated with the engine fan blades-- incorporation of woven composite fan blades. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions, as amended, contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

Key facts

Document number
2025-14713
Type
Final rule
Action
Final special conditions; request for comments; amendment
Agency
Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
Published
August 4, 2025
Takes effect
August 4, 2025
Comments due
September 18, 2025
Dates
This action is effective on CFM International on August 4, 2025. Send comments on or before September 18, 2025.
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-4220; Special Conditions No. 33-017-SC
Code of Federal Regulations
14 CFR 33
Topics
Aircraft; Aviation safety; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Pages
3

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