AD 2006-12-24
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | General Electric | Company CF6 Series | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6 Series Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the side links and possible engine separation from the airplane due to a cracked side link.
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Required Actions
Inspect and refurbish each side link at every exposure of the side links using the specified General Electric Aircraft Engines service bulletins.
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Compliance Time
At every exposure of the side link.
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Affected Aircraft
General Electric CF6-45/-50 and CF6-80A turbofan engines with specific left-hand and right-hand side link part numbers installed on the five-link forward engine mount assembly (Configuration 2). These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Boeing DC10-15, DC10-30, 767, and 747 series airplanes and Airbus Industrie A300 and A310 series airplanes.
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