AD 2004-09-34

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80E1 Model Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2004-09-34
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NE-45-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 26027

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine General Electric Company CF6-80E1 Model Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80E1 Model Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in high pressure turbine (HPT) stage 2 (S2) nozzle guide vanes (NGVs) part number 1647M84G09 or 1647M84G10 could occur sooner and grow faster than originally predicted, potentially leading to HPT rotor blade failure and an uncontained engine failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect HPT S2 NGVs using a flex borescope at reduced compliance intervals. Replace NGVs if cracks are found.

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Compliance Time

Within the reduced compliance intervals specified in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company CF6-80E1 model turbofan engines with HPT S2 NGVs part number 1647M84G09 or 1647M84G10 installed.

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