AD 90-12-06

final rule

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines

AD Number
90-12-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
89-ANE-07
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine General Electric Company CF6-45A GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-45A2 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50A GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50C GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50C1 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50C2 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50C2B GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50C2D GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50CA GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50E GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50E1 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50E2 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50E2B GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines

Unsafe Condition

Uncontained low pressure turbine (LPT) failure due to a fire in the LPT rotor cavity.

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Required Actions

Install the center vent tube extension assembly and associated hardware in accordance with GE CF6-50 Series Service Bulletin 72-395, Revision 3, dated June 30, 1989. Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished.

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Compliance Time

At the next shop visit after the effective date of this AD, but not later than January 1, 1992, unless already accomplished.

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company CF6-50/-45 turbofan engines installed on, but not limited to, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, Airbus A300, and Boeing B747 aircraft.

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Federal Register Abstract

Low Pressure Turbine

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AD Number:
90-12-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
89-ANE-07
Subject Heading:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines
Subject:
Low Pressure Turbine
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/25/1990
Make:
General Electric Company
Model:
CF6-45A | CF6-45A2 | CF6-50A | CF6-50C | CF6-50C1 | CF6-50C2 | CF6-50C2B | CF6-50C2D | CF6-50CA | CF...Show more
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: 90-12-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   89-ANE-07

AMENDMENT:   39-6591

AD NUMBER:   90-12-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 25, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   90-12-06 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Amendment 39-6591. Docket No. 89-ANE-07.

Applicability: General Electric Company (GE) CF6-50/-45 turbofan engines installed on, but not limited to, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, Airbus A300, and Boeing B747 aircraft.

Compliance: Required at the next shop visit after the effective date of this AD, but not later than January 1, 1992, unless already accomplished.

To prevent uncontained low pressure turbine (LPT) failure due to a fire in the LPT rotor cavity, accomplish the following:

(a) Install the center vent tube extension assembly and associated hardware in accordance with GE CF6- 50 Series Service Bulletin (SB) 72-395, Revision 3, dated June 30, 1989.

NOTE: Shop visit for the purpose of this AD is defined as the induction of the engine into the shop for performance of maintenance.

(b) 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.

(c) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Airworthiness Inspector, an alternate method of compliance with the requirements of this AD or adjustments to the compliance (schedule) times specified in this AD may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. The installation of the center vent tube extension assembly and associated hardware shall be done in accordance with GE CF6-50 Series SB 72-395, Revision 3, dated June 30, 1989, which incorporates the following list of effective pages:

Page Number	Revision Number	Date
Pages 1 - 6	Revision 3	June 30, 1989
Page 7	Revision 1	April 29, 1977
Pages 8 - 26	Revision 3	June 30, 1989

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, NW, Room 8301, Washington, DC 20591.

This amendment (39-6591, AD 90-12-06) becomes effective on June 25, 1990.

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AD Number:
90-12-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
89-ANE-07
Subject Heading:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines
Subject:
Low Pressure Turbine
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/25/1990
Make:
General Electric Company
Model:
CF6-45A | CF6-45A2 | CF6-50A | CF6-50C | CF6-50C1 | CF6-50C2 | CF6-50C2B | CF6-50C2D | CF6-50CA | CF...Show more
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: 90-12-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   89-ANE-07

AMENDMENT:   39-6591

AD NUMBER:   90-12-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-50/-45 Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 25, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   90-12-06 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Amendment 39-6591. Docket No. 89-ANE-07.

Applicability: General Electric Company (GE) CF6-50/-45 turbofan engines installed on, but not limited to, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, Airbus A300, and Boeing B747 aircraft.

Compliance: Required at the next shop visit after the effective date of this AD, but not later than January 1, 1992, unless already accomplished.

To prevent uncontained low pressure turbine (LPT) failure due to a fire in the LPT rotor cavity, accomplish the following:

(a) Install the center vent tube extension assembly and associated hardware in accordance with GE CF6- 50 Series Service Bulletin (SB) 72-395, Revision 3, dated June 30, 1989.

NOTE: Shop visit for the purpose of this AD is defined as the induction of the engine into the shop for performance of maintenance.

(b) 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.

(c) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Airworthiness Inspector, an alternate method of compliance with the requirements of this AD or adjustments to the compliance (schedule) times specified in this AD may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. The installation of the center vent tube extension assembly and associated hardware shall be done in accordance with GE CF6-50 Series SB 72-395, Revision 3, dated June 30, 1989, which incorporates the following list of effective pages:

Page Number	Revision Number	Date
Pages 1 - 6	Revision 3	June 30, 1989
Page 7	Revision 1	April 29, 1977
Pages 8 - 26	Revision 3	June 30, 1989

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, NW, Room 8301, Washington, DC 20591.

This amendment (39-6591, AD 90-12-06) becomes effective on June 25, 1990.

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