AD 2007-17-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric (GE) CF6-80E1 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2007-17-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-21238
FR Citation
72 FR 45308

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft General Electric (GE) CF6-80E1 Series Turbofan Airworthiness Directives; General Electric (GE) CF6-80E1 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Insufficient margin to engine flameout due to ice accretion and shedding during flight, which could result in an all-engine flameout event during flight.

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Required Actions

Remove software version E.1.N or earlier from the engine electronic control unit (ECU) and install an FAA-approved software version that modifies the variable bleed valve schedule to increase margin to flameout.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (August 29, 2007).

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines installed on Airbus Industrie A330 series airplanes.

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