AD 2012-04-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | General | Electric Company (GE) Turbofan | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company (GE) Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Two reports of engine flameout events during flight in inclement weather conditions; eight reports of engine in-flight shutdown (IFSD) events caused by dual-channel central processing unit (CPU) faults in the electronic control unit (ECU); and four reports of engine flameout ground events.
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Required Actions
Remove from service ECUs with part numbers listed in Table 1 within 6 months or 450 engine flight cycles after the effective date, whichever occurs first.
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Compliance Time
Within 6 months or 450 engine flight cycles after the effective date, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
GE CF6-80C2B1F, CF6-80C2B1F1, CF6-80C2B1F2, CF6-80C2B2F, CF6-80C2B3F, CF6-80C2B4F, CF6-80C2B5F, CF6-80C2B6F, CF6-80C2B6FA, CF6-80C2B7F, and CF6-80C2B8F turbofan engines, including engines marked on the engine data plate as CF6-80C2B7F1.
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