AD 89-16-08

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

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

AD Number
89-16-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

A fire escaping from the LPT recoup manifold could lead to fuel leakage and possible engine fire.

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Required Actions

Install zirconia-coated fire shields with specified part numbers per GE service bulletins. Aircraft may be ferried under FAR 21.197/199 to a base for AD compliance. Alternative methods may be approved via FAA Airworthiness Inspector.

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Compliance Time

prior to August 31, 1989

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company CF6-80A/A1/A2/A3 turbofan engines

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