AD 2007-17-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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