AD 90-23-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | General Electric Company | CF6-80A3 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-80A3 Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the engine aft mount, which could result in engine separation.
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Required Actions
Conduct an 'in shop' dip etch and fluorescent penetrant inspection of the engine aft upper and lower mount beams with specified part numbers. Remove and replace cracked mounts before further flight. Ferry aircraft per FAR 21.197 and 21.199 if needed. Alternate compliance may be approved with substantiating data.
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Compliance Time
At the next engine removal or within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
General Electric Company CF6-80A3 engines installed on, but not limited to, Airbus A310-200 aircraft.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Aft Mount,
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-23-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-23-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-ANE-08 Subject Heading: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-80A3 Engines Subject: Engine Aft Mount, Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/03/1990 Make: General Electric Company Model: CF6-80A3 Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-23-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-ANE-08 AMENDMENT: 39-6773 AD NUMBER: 90-23-05 SUBJECT HEADING: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-80A3 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 3, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-23-05 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Amendment 39-6773. Docket No. 90-ANE-08. Applicability: General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80A3 turbofan engines installed on, but not limited to, Airbus A310-200 aircraft. Compliance: Required at the next engine removal or within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the engine aft mount, which could result in engine separation, accomplish the following: (a) Conduct an "in shop" dip etch and fluorescent penetrant inspection of the engine aft upper mount beam, Part Number (P/N) 224-1606-501 or 224-1606-503, and engine aft lower mount beam, P/N 224-1607-501, in accordance with the accomplishment instructions contained in Part 2 of GE CF6-80A Series Service Bulletin (SB) 71-053, Revision 2, dated June 26, 1990. (b) Remove from service prior to further flight, engine aft upper and lower mounts with crack indications and replace with serviceable parts. (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 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, ANE-140, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. The fluorescent penetrant inspection of engine aft mount beam assemblies shall be done in accordance with the following GE document: DOCUMENT PAGE REVISION DATE GE SB 71-053 1, 2 2 June 26, 1990 GE SB 71-053 3-8 1 February 8, 1990 GE SB 71-053 9, 10, 11 2 June 26, 1990 GE SB 71-053 12 1 February 8, 1990 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 (39-6773, AD 90-23-05) becomes effective on December 3, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-23-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-23-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-ANE-08 Subject Heading: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-80A3 Engines Subject: Engine Aft Mount, Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/03/1990 Make: General Electric Company Model: 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: 90-23-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-ANE-08 AMENDMENT: 39-6773 AD NUMBER: 90-23-05 SUBJECT HEADING: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CF6-80A3 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 3, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-23-05 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Amendment 39-6773. Docket No. 90-ANE-08. Applicability: General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80A3 turbofan engines installed on, but not limited to, Airbus A310-200 aircraft. Compliance: Required at the next engine removal or within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the engine aft mount, which could result in engine separation, accomplish the following: (a) Conduct an "in shop" dip etch and fluorescent penetrant inspection of the engine aft upper mount beam, Part Number (P/N) 224-1606-501 or 224-1606-503, and engine aft lower mount beam, P/N 224-1607-501, in accordance with the accomplishment instructions contained in Part 2 of GE CF6-80A Series Service Bulletin (SB) 71-053, Revision 2, dated June 26, 1990. (b) Remove from service prior to further flight, engine aft upper and lower mounts with crack indications and replace with serviceable parts. (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 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, ANE-140, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. The fluorescent penetrant inspection of engine aft mount beam assemblies shall be done in accordance with the following GE document: DOCUMENT PAGE REVISION DATE GE SB 71-053 1, 2 2 June 26, 1990 GE SB 71-053 3-8 1 February 8, 1990 GE SB 71-053 9, 10, 11 2 June 26, 1990 GE SB 71-053 12 1 February 8, 1990 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 (39-6773, AD 90-23-05) becomes effective on December 3, 1990. FOOTER:
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