AD 2013-08-20
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | General Electric | Company | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Several additional reports of fuel leaks and two reports of engine fire due to improper assembly of supporting brackets on the fuel tube connecting the flowmeter to the integrated drive generator (IDG) fuel-oil cooler.
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Required Actions
Replace the fuel tube connecting the flowmeter to the IDG fuel-oil cooler and the fuel tube(s) connecting the main engine control (MEC) or hydromechanical (HMU) to the flowmeter with improved fuel tubes. Install a new simplified one-piece supporting bracket.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
General Electric Company CF6-80C2 series turbofan engines with specified part numbers for fuel tubes, spray shields, and supporting brackets.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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