AD 2000-04-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | General Electric | Company CF6-80C2 Series | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80C2 Series Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
High-pressure fuel leaks caused by improper seating of fuel tube flanges, which could result in an engine fire and damage to the airplane.
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Required Actions
Replace the fuel tube connecting the flowmeter to the Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) and the fuel tube(s) connecting the Main Engine Control (MEC) or Hydromechanical (HMU) to the flowmeter with improved fuel tubes. This must be done during on-wing maintenance when the fuel tubes are disconnected or at the next shop visit.
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Compliance Time
At the next opportunity when the fuel tubes are disconnected for on-wing maintenance or at the next shop visit.
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Affected Aircraft
General Electric Company CF6-80C2 series turbofan engines, including models A1, A2, A3, A5, A8, A5F, B1, B2, B4, B6, B1F, B2F, B4F, B6F, B7F, and D1F, installed on but not limited to Airbus A300-600/600R, A310-200Adv/300, Boeing 747-200/300/400, 767-200ER/300/300ER/400ER, and McDonnell Douglas MD-11 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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