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AD Number:
85-15-51
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-80A/A2 Engines
Subject:
Fuel Manifold Supply Tube
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/23/1985
Make:
General Electric Company
Model:
CF6-80A | CF6-80A2
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 85-15-51
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5180

AD NUMBER:   85-15-51

SUBJECT HEADING:   GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-80A/A2 Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 23, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-15-51 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Amendment 39-5180. Applies to General Electric CF6- 80A/A2 model turbofan engines.

Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To prevent rupture of the fuel manifold supply tube which could lead to a rejected takeoff, accomplish the following:

(a) Remove from service fuel manifold supply tube, GE P/N 9327M46G01 or G02, with 2,500 or more total cycles within the next 100 operating cycles.

(b) Remove from service fuel manifold supply tube, GE P/N 9327M46G01 or G02, with less than 2,500 total cycles, prior to accumulating 2,500 total cycles, or within the next 100 operating cycles, whichever occurs later.

(c) Replace fuel manifold supply tube, GE P/N 9327M46G01 or G02, removed in accordance with (a) or (b) above, with a serviceable part.

NOTE: This AD establishes a life limit of 2,500 cycles for fuel manifold supply tube, GE P/N 9327M46G01 or G02.

Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished.

Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, ANE-140, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, telephone (617) 273-7080.

Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenance inspector, the Manager, Engine Certification Office, New England Region, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD.

This amendment becomes effective December 23, 1985, to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by T85-15-51 issued July 26, 1985, which contained this amendment.

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