AD 76-17-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | General Electric Company | CF6-50A | GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1, and CF6-50H Engines |
| engine | General Electric Company | CF6-50C | GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1, and CF6-50H Engines |
| engine | General Electric Company | CF6-50E | GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1, and CF6-50H Engines |
| engine | General Electric Company | CF6-50E1 | GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1, and CF6-50H Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive overpressure in the high pressure compressor
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Required Actions
Remove fan stator stages 1, 2, and 3 inner shrouds, stage 2 outer shroud, and stages 2 and 3 cases with abradable epoxy resin. Replace with new or reworked parts incorporating aluminum honeycomb material.
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Compliance Time
by June 1, 1977, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1, and CF6-50H Turbofan Engines
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Federal Register Abstract
High Pressure Compressor
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-17-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1, and CF6-50H Engines Subject: High Pressure Compressor Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/20/1976 Make: General Electric Company Model: CF6-50A | CF6-50C | CF6-50E | CF6-50E1 Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-17-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2696 AD NUMBER: 76-17-01 SUBJECT HEADING: GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1, and CF6-50H Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 20, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-17-01 GENERAL ELECTRIC: Amendment 39-2696. Applies to Models CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6- 50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1, and CF6-50H Turbofan Engines. Compliance required by June 1, 1977, unless previously accomplished. To prevent excessive overpressure in the high pressure compressor, accomplish the following in accordance with General Electric Service Bulletin (CF6-50) 72-412, Revision 1, or subsequent FAA Approved Revision thereto: (a) Remove the fan stator stages 1, 2 and 3 inner shrouds, stage 2 outer shroud and stages 2 and 3 cases with abradable epoxy resin. (b) Replace with new or reworked parts incorporating aluminum honeycomb material. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to General Electric Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215. These documents may also be examined at the FAA Great Lakes Region, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Great Lakes Region. This amendment becomes effective August 20, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-17-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1, and CF6-50H Engines Subject: High Pressure Compressor Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/20/1976 Make: General Electric Company Model: CF6-50A | CF6-50C | CF6-50E | CF6-50E1 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: 76-17-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2696 AD NUMBER: 76-17-01 SUBJECT HEADING: GENERAL ELECTRIC Models CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1, and CF6-50H Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 20, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-17-01 GENERAL ELECTRIC: Amendment 39-2696. Applies to Models CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6- 50D, CF6-50E, CF6-50E1, and CF6-50H Turbofan Engines. Compliance required by June 1, 1977, unless previously accomplished. To prevent excessive overpressure in the high pressure compressor, accomplish the following in accordance with General Electric Service Bulletin (CF6-50) 72-412, Revision 1, or subsequent FAA Approved Revision thereto: (a) Remove the fan stator stages 1, 2 and 3 inner shrouds, stage 2 outer shroud and stages 2 and 3 cases with abradable epoxy resin. (b) Replace with new or reworked parts incorporating aluminum honeycomb material. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to General Electric Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215. These documents may also be examined at the FAA Great Lakes Region, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Great Lakes Region. This amendment becomes effective August 20, 1976. FOOTER:
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