AD 2003-09-06

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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-50 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2003-09-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NE-35-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 22592

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine General Electric Company CF6-50 Series Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-50 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Potential for iron-rich inclusions introduced during manufacture in LPT stage 1 disks, part number 9061M21P03, which could lead to disk cracking and uncontained disk failure.

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Required Actions

Remove from service eight serial number low-pressure turbine (LPT) stage 1 disks, part number 9061M21P03, at the next engine shop visit.

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Compliance Time

At the next engine shop visit.

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company CF6-50 series turbofan engines, specifically LPT stage 1 disks with part number 9061M21P03.

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