AD 2007-18-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | General Electric | Company CF6-80E1 Series | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80E1 Series Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Rupture of the compressor rear frame (CRF) due to cracks, which could result in an under-cowl engine fire.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the manufacturer's Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) and air carrier's approved Continued Airworthiness Maintenance Programs (CAMP) to include initial and repetitive eddy current inspections (ECIs) or fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPIs) of the affected CRFs.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
General Electric Company CF6-80E1A1, CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3, CF6-80E1A4, and CF6-80E1A4/B model turbofan engines with compressor rear frame (CRF) part numbers (P/Ns) 1520M26G03/G06/G08/G11/G12 installed. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Airbus Industrie A330 series airplanes.
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