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CF34-3 EDP Removal and
Issue CF340509 • September 2005 Installation

What really happened…

Case 1: Emergency Declared
The crew declared an emergency upon descent
for low oil pressure on the engine and shut down
the engine. Upon inspection maintenance found
they were missing the shaft O-ring. The engine
was put on 50hr watch with no further problems
noted.

Case 2: In the Nick of Time

The crew declared an in flight emergency and
shut down the engine. Low oil pressure was
detected. The aircraft landed without any further
events. Maintenance replaced the packing on
Rear View of AGB showing location of EDP.
the Hydraulic pump and found packing of pump
shaft had a small nick which allowed the leak.

Reference AMM Task 29-11-01-000-801.

Preventing these errors If you have questions about the

procedure, contact your GE Field Rep or
CSC (1-877-GEAE-CSC or

Failure to install shaft packing geae.csc@ae.ge.com).
has led to oil loss which has resulted
in In Flight Shut Downs.
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