AD 2002-10-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80E1A2 Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2002-10-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NE-06-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 34826

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine General Electric Company CF6-80E1A2 Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80E1A2 Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Exceeding the life limit of the low pressure turbine rotor (LPTR) shaft may result in low cycle fatigue (LCF) cracking and failure, potentially leading to an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace the low pressure turbine rotor (LPTR) shaft at or before reaching the new reduced life cycle limit.

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Compliance Time

Before reaching the new reduced life cycle limit.

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company CF6-80E1A2 turbofan engines.

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