AD 2003-20-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | General | Electric Company (GE) CF6-80E1A2 Turbofan | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80E1A2 Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the forward engine mount platform could result in engine separation.
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Required Actions
Initial and repetitive fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPI) of cast material forward engine mount platforms with part numbers 1520M53G04 and 1846M24G15 are required. Platforms previously inspected must repeat FPI within 4,000 cycles-in-service-since last inspection (CSLI). Platforms not previously inspected must be inspected using FPI at the next exposure or before exceeding 6,360 cycles-since-new (CSN), whichever occurs first. Repetitive inspections must be conducted every 4,000 CSLI.
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Compliance Time
Within specified compliance times as outlined in the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80E1A2 turbofan engines with forward engine mount platforms part numbers 1520M53G04 and 1846M24G15 installed, including but not limited to those installed on Airbus Industrie A330 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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