AD 2002-07-12
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
Critical life-limited rotating engine parts may develop conditions that, if not identified and addressed, could result in uncontained engine failures.
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Required Actions
Revise the Life Limits Section of the manufacturer's Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to include additional mandatory inspections for selected critical life-limited parts, including high pressure compressor (HPC), low pressure turbine (LPT), and high pressure turbine (HPT) parts. Inspect these parts at each piece-part exposure to identify conditions that could lead to uncontained failures.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of this amendment.
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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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