AD 89-16-08

final rule

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.
Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

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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Federal Register Abstract

Manifold

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AD Number:
89-16-08
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-80A/A1/A2/A3 Engines
Subject:
Manifold
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/31/1989
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 89-16-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6259

AD NUMBER:   89-16-08

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 31, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-16-08 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Amendment 39-6259.

Applicability: General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80A/A1/A2/A3 turbofan engines.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To provide increased fire protection in the event of a fire escaping from the LPT recoup manifold which could lead to fuel leakage and possible engine fire, accomplish the following prior to August 31, 1989:

(a) Install on CF6-80A/A2 engines, two zirconia-coated fire shields, Part Numbers (P/N) 1306M85G01 and 1306M86G01, in accordance with GE CF6-80A series Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) A72-512, Revision 1, dated May 24, 1988.

(b) Install on CF6-80A1/A3 engines, fire shield, P/N 1306M84P02, in accordance with GE CF6-80A series ASB A72-510, Revision 2, dated November 14, 1988.

(c) 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.

(d) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Airworthiness Inspector, an alternative method of compliance with the requirements of this AD or adjustments to the compliance time specified in this AD, may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, ANE-140, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

The installation of the required fire shields shall be done in accordance with the procedures given in GE CF6-80A series ASB A72-512, Revision 1, dated May 24, 1988 (CF6-80A/80A2 engines) or ASB A72-510, Revision 2, dated November 14, 1988, (CF6-80A1/A3 engines). This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from General Electric Aircraft Engines, CF6 Distribution Clerk, Room 132, 111 Merchant Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246. Copies may be inspected at the Regional Rules Docket, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Room 311, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, or at the office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, Room 8301, Washington, DC 20591.

This amendment (39-6259, AD 89-16-08) becomes effective on August 31, 1989.

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AD Number:
89-16-08
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-80A/A1/A2/A3 Engines
Subject:
Manifold
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/31/1989
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: 89-16-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6259

AD NUMBER:   89-16-08

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 31, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-16-08 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Amendment 39-6259.

Applicability: General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80A/A1/A2/A3 turbofan engines.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To provide increased fire protection in the event of a fire escaping from the LPT recoup manifold which could lead to fuel leakage and possible engine fire, accomplish the following prior to August 31, 1989:

(a) Install on CF6-80A/A2 engines, two zirconia-coated fire shields, Part Numbers (P/N) 1306M85G01 and 1306M86G01, in accordance with GE CF6-80A series Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) A72-512, Revision 1, dated May 24, 1988.

(b) Install on CF6-80A1/A3 engines, fire shield, P/N 1306M84P02, in accordance with GE CF6-80A series ASB A72-510, Revision 2, dated November 14, 1988.

(c) 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.

(d) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Airworthiness Inspector, an alternative method of compliance with the requirements of this AD or adjustments to the compliance time specified in this AD, may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, ANE-140, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

The installation of the required fire shields shall be done in accordance with the procedures given in GE CF6-80A series ASB A72-512, Revision 1, dated May 24, 1988 (CF6-80A/80A2 engines) or ASB A72-510, Revision 2, dated November 14, 1988, (CF6-80A1/A3 engines). This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from General Electric Aircraft Engines, CF6 Distribution Clerk, Room 132, 111 Merchant Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246. Copies may be inspected at the Regional Rules Docket, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Room 311, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, or at the office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, Room 8301, Washington, DC 20591.

This amendment (39-6259, AD 89-16-08) becomes effective on August 31, 1989.

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