AD 86-15-04

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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A/A1/A2/A3 Engines

AD Number
86-15-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine General Electric Company CF6-80A GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A/A1/A2/A3 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80A1 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A/A1/A2/A3 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80A2 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A/A1/A2/A3 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80A3 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A/A1/A2/A3 Engines

Unsafe Condition

Cracking or uncontained failure of stage 1 high pressure turbine (HPT) disks, Part Numbers 9234M67 and 9367M45.

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Required Actions

Inspect stage 1 HPT disks at specified embossments per GE ASB 72-446. Remove disks with tool marks or cracks prior to further flight. Ferrying allowed under FAR 21.197/199.

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Compliance Time

As indicated in the AD, with specific schedules based on prior inspections: (a) next HPT exposure or before 5,300 service cycles since new; (b) next HPT exposure or before 5,000 service cycles since new; (c) prior to further flight for cracked disks.

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric CF6-80A/A1/A2/A3 engines with stage 1 HPT disks Part Numbers 9234M67 and 9367M45.

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Federal Register Abstract

Stage 1 High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Disks

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AD Number:
86-15-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A/A1/A2/A3 Engines
Subject:
Stage 1 High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Disks
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/23/1986
Make:
General Electric Company
Model:
CF6-80A | CF6-80A1 | CF6-80A2 | CF6-80A3
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 86-15-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5353

AD NUMBER:   86-15-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A/A1/A2/A3 Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 23, 1986.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
86-15-04 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Amendment 39-5353. Applies to General Electric CF6- 80A/A1/A2/A3 turbofan engines.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent cracking or uncontained failure of stage 1 high pressure turbine (HPT) disks, Part Numbers 9234M67 and 9367M45, inspect those serial number disks identified in, and in accordance with, General Electric CF6-80 Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 72-446, dated June 1986, per the following schedule:

(a) Disks that have been previously inspected at the forward side embossment per Service Bulletin (SB) 72-248, dated August 12, 1983, or FAA approved equivalent, must be inspected at the aft side embossment at the next HPT exposure, or prior to accumulating 5,300 service cycles since new, whichever occurs first.

(b) Disks that have not been previously inspected at the forward side embossment per SB 72-248, dated August 12, 1983, or FAA approved equivalent, must be inspected at both the forward and aft side embossments at the next HPT exposure, or prior to accumulating 5,000 service cycles since new, whichever occurs first.

(c) Remove from service, prior to further flight, any disk with a tool mark or crack indication.

NOTE: Disks that have been previously inspected at both the forward and aft side embossments per CF6- 80A Series Engine Manual GEK72501, Section 72-53-02, are in compliance with the inspection requirement of ASB 72-446 and do not need to be reinspected.

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, Aircraft Certification Division, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

General Electric ASB 72-446, dated June 1986, identified and described in this document, is 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 obtained this document from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to General Electric Company, Director of Product Support, 111 Merchant Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246. This document may also be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, Room 311, Rules Docket Number 86-ANE-23, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

This amendment, 39-5353, becomes effective on July 23, 1986.

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AD Number:
86-15-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A/A1/A2/A3 Engines
Subject:
Stage 1 High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Disks
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/23/1986
Make:
General Electric Company
Model:
CF6-80A | CF6-80A1 | CF6-80A2 | CF6-80A3
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: 86-15-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5353

AD NUMBER:   86-15-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A/A1/A2/A3 Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 23, 1986.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
86-15-04 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Amendment 39-5353. Applies to General Electric CF6- 80A/A1/A2/A3 turbofan engines.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent cracking or uncontained failure of stage 1 high pressure turbine (HPT) disks, Part Numbers 9234M67 and 9367M45, inspect those serial number disks identified in, and in accordance with, General Electric CF6-80 Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 72-446, dated June 1986, per the following schedule:

(a) Disks that have been previously inspected at the forward side embossment per Service Bulletin (SB) 72-248, dated August 12, 1983, or FAA approved equivalent, must be inspected at the aft side embossment at the next HPT exposure, or prior to accumulating 5,300 service cycles since new, whichever occurs first.

(b) Disks that have not been previously inspected at the forward side embossment per SB 72-248, dated August 12, 1983, or FAA approved equivalent, must be inspected at both the forward and aft side embossments at the next HPT exposure, or prior to accumulating 5,000 service cycles since new, whichever occurs first.

(c) Remove from service, prior to further flight, any disk with a tool mark or crack indication.

NOTE: Disks that have been previously inspected at both the forward and aft side embossments per CF6- 80A Series Engine Manual GEK72501, Section 72-53-02, are in compliance with the inspection requirement of ASB 72-446 and do not need to be reinspected.

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, Aircraft Certification Division, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

General Electric ASB 72-446, dated June 1986, identified and described in this document, is 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 obtained this document from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to General Electric Company, Director of Product Support, 111 Merchant Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246. This document may also be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, Room 311, Rules Docket Number 86-ANE-23, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

This amendment, 39-5353, becomes effective on July 23, 1986.

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