AD 76-05-10

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GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-6D, CF6-6D1; CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1 and CF6-50H Engines

AD Number
76-05-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine General Electric Company CF6-50A GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-6D, CF6-6D1; CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1 and CF6-50H Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50C GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-6D, CF6-6D1; CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1 and CF6-50H Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50E GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-6D, CF6-6D1; CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1 and CF6-50H Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50E1 GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-6D, CF6-6D1; CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1 and CF6-50H Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-6D GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-6D, CF6-6D1; CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1 and CF6-50H Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-6D1 GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-6D, CF6-6D1; CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1 and CF6-50H Engines

Unsafe Condition

Missing bolts or nuts on high pressure compressor splitlines of the CF6-6D, CF6-6D1, CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1, and CF6-50H engines could compromise engine continuing airworthiness.

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Required Actions

Inspect high pressure compressor splitlines for missing bolts or nuts within 30 days after the effective date. Install new FAA-approved nuts and bolts and torque them as required where missing. Report missing bolts or nuts and engine time to the FAA Great Lakes Region.

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Compliance Time

within 30 days after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Models CF6-6D, CF6-6D1; CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1 and CF6-50H Turbofan Engines

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Federal Register Abstract

Turbofan Engines

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AD Number:
76-05-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-6D, CF6-6D1; CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1 and CF6-50H Engines
Subject:
Turbofan Engines
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/24/1976
Make:
General Electric Company
Model:
CF6-50A | CF6-50C | CF6-50E | CF6-50E1 | CF6-6D | CF6-6D1
Product Type:
Engine
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-05-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2549

AD NUMBER:   76-05-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-6D, CF6-6D1; CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1 and CF6-50H Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 24, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-05-10 GENERAL ELECTRIC: Amendment 39-2549. Applies to Models CF6-6D, CF6-6D1; CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1 and CF6-50H Turbofan Engines. Compliance required as indicated.

To insure that the continuing airworthiness of the engine is not compromised, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, unless already accomplished, inspect high pressure compressor splitlines for missing bolts or nuts. This applies to left hand and right hand horizontal splitlines of forward and aft case and to the forward case front circumferential flange.

(b) For any position where either nut or nut and bolt are missing, install new nut and bolt. Replace the nut and bolt on each side of this position. Use FAA approved nuts and bolts, and torque in accordance with standard procedures.

(c) Report in writing any instances of missing bolt or nut and the time on the engine to Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Great Lakes Region as soon as possible. (Reporting approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB No. 04-R0174).

General Electric All Operator Wire #76-12 dated February 24, 1976 also covers this subject.

This amendment becomes effective March 24, 1976.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-6D, CF6-6D1; CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1 and CF6-50H Engines
Subject:
Turbofan Engines
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/24/1976
Make:
General Electric Company
Model:
CF6-50A | CF6-50C | CF6-50E | CF6-50E1 | CF6-6D | CF6-6D1
Product Type:
Engine
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-05-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2549

AD NUMBER:   76-05-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-6D, CF6-6D1; CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1 and CF6-50H Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 24, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-05-10 GENERAL ELECTRIC: Amendment 39-2549. Applies to Models CF6-6D, CF6-6D1; CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1 and CF6-50H Turbofan Engines. Compliance required as indicated.

To insure that the continuing airworthiness of the engine is not compromised, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, unless already accomplished, inspect high pressure compressor splitlines for missing bolts or nuts. This applies to left hand and right hand horizontal splitlines of forward and aft case and to the forward case front circumferential flange.

(b) For any position where either nut or nut and bolt are missing, install new nut and bolt. Replace the nut and bolt on each side of this position. Use FAA approved nuts and bolts, and torque in accordance with standard procedures.

(c) Report in writing any instances of missing bolt or nut and the time on the engine to Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Great Lakes Region as soon as possible. (Reporting approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB No. 04-R0174).

General Electric All Operator Wire #76-12 dated February 24, 1976 also covers this subject.

This amendment becomes effective March 24, 1976.

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