AD 72-16-03

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-6D and CF6-6D1 Engines

AD Number
72-16-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine General Electric Company CF6-6D GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-6D and CF6-6D1 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-6D1 GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-6D and CF6-6D1 Engines

Unsafe Condition

Cracking and possible failure of stage 2 high pressure turbine discs

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Required Actions

Remove from service stage 2 high pressure turbine discs Part No. 9687M40P03, P04, P05, or P06 prior to reaching a life limit of 2100 cycles.

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Compliance Time

Effective August 8, 1972

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Models CF6-6D and CF6-6D1 engines with stage 2 high pressure turbine discs Part No. 9687M40P03, P04, P05, or P06

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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