AD 76-05-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_76-05-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-05-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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