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General Electric CT7-8A1

Exact General Electric CT7-8A1 turboshaft variant in the CT7-8 family. FAA airworthiness rules identify the CT7-8A1 model and its affected serial-number range, while GE Aerospace current technical documentation dated August 1, 2026 lists CT7-8A1 in the operating and installation manual set, supporting ongoing technical support. No unsupported aircraft installation or model-specific performance value is inferred here.

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CT7-8A1GE CT7-8A1General Electric CT7-8A1
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aviation
Identity Level
variant
Kind
turboshaft
Name
General Electric CT7-8A1
Status
active

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Description
Exact General Electric CT7-8A1 turboshaft variant in the CT7-8 family. FAA airworthiness rules identify the CT7-8A1 model and its affected serial-number range, while GE Aerospace current technical documentation dated August 1, 2026 lists CT7-8A1 in the operating and installation manual set, supporting ongoing technical support. No unsupported aircraft installation or model-specific performance value is inferred here.
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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 02:56:46 UTC
Updated Time
August 21, 2026 at 08:11:16 UTC

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  • Accessed Date
    2026-08-13
    Note
    EASA safety publication enumerates CT7-8A1 among the affected General Electric CT7-8 turboshaft engine designations.
    Publisher
    European Union Aviation Safety Agency
    Title
    US-2011-19-03: Turboshaft Engine - Axis-A Shaft Assembly Accessory Gearbox Oil Slinger Nut - Installation
  • Accessed Date
    2026-08-13
    Note
    FAA airworthiness directive explicitly lists CT7-8A1 as an affected General Electric Company turboshaft engine model.
    Publisher
    Federal Aviation Administration / U.S. Government Publishing Office
    Title
    2011-19-03 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-16808
  • Accessed Date
    2026-08-21
    Note
    GE Aerospace technical manual index dated August 1, 2026 lists CT7-8A1 in the current operating and installation manual set, supporting ongoing technical documentation without asserting a model-specific rating.
    Publisher
    GE Aerospace
    Title
    CT7-8 Turboshaft Engine Manual Index