AD 2007-21-06

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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80C2A5F Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2007-21-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-28172
FR Citation
72 FR 57848

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300F4-605R Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80C2A5F Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Engine flameout events during flight, including reports of events where all engines simultaneously experienced a flameout or other adverse operation, potentially caused by exposure to ice crystals during flight.

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Required Actions

Remove previous software versions from the engine electronic control unit (ECU). Install new version software to increase margin to flameout.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months of the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

GE CF6-80C2A5F turbofan engines installed on, but not limited to, Airbus A300F4-605R airplanes.

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