Originally Posted by
tdracer
Short answer is YES. There are some minor complications - for example you want to number the blades and put them all back in the exact same position (otherwise you'll foul up the fan balance), but the fan blades can be readily removed, inspected (probably eddy current), and replaced in a few hours.
Reading the EASA AD (which is 3 weeks old, still a bit faster than the FAA), the prescribed inspection within 9 months of effective date of the AD is ultrasonic inspection according to an SB, but blades which have previously passed an eddy-current inspection according to the "Engine Shop Manual" are considered "serviceable", too.
I won't be surprised if the 9 month compliance period will very soon be shortened substantially through an EAD, at least for engines with a long service life.
Bernd