AD 2002-05-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-6, CF6-45, and CF6-50 Series Turbofan Engines |
| engine | General Electric | Company CF6-6 | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-6, CF6-45, and CF6-50 Series Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Uncontained failures of critical rotating engine parts due to undetected conditions in life-limited parts.
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Required Actions
Revise the Time Limits Section of the manufacturer's Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to include inspections of selected critical life-limited parts at each piece-part exposure. Modify the airworthiness limitations section of the manufacturer's manual and the air carrier's approved continuous airworthiness maintenance program to incorporate additional inspection requirements.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of the amendment.
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Affected Aircraft
General Electric Company CF6-6, CF6-45, and CF6-50 series turbofan engines.
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