AD 2000-08-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | General Electric | Company CF6-80A | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80A, CF6-80C2, and CF6-80E1 Series Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of critical life-limited rotating engine parts, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the manufacturer's Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to include additional eddy current inspections (ECI) for the high pressure turbine rotor (HPTR) Stage 1 and 2 disks for all affected engine models. Add fan forward shaft inspections for the CF6-80C2 engine model only.
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Compliance Time
Within 180 days after publication of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
General Electric Company CF6-80A, CF6-80C2, and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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