AD 91-11-05

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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines

AD Number
91-11-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
90-ANE-35
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 Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80A1 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80A2 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80A3 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2A1 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2A2 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2A3 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2A5 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2A8 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2B1 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2B1F GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2B1F1 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2B2 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2B2F GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2B4 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2B4F GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2B6 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2B6F GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2D1F GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the high pressure compressor rotor (HPCR) stages 11-14 spool-shafts due to ultrasonic indications greater than or equal to 50 percent full-screen height could result in aborted takeoff and uncontained engine failure.

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Required Actions

Ultrasonic inspect the inertia weld of HPCR stages 11-14 spool-shafts at the next engine shop visit after the AD's effective date, but no later than 5,000 cycles in service. Replace spool-shafts with indications ≥50% full-screen height before further flight. Use GE service bulletins 72-531 (CF6-80A) and 72-314 (CF6-80C2), revisions 2, for inspection instructions.

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Compliance Time

next engine shop visit after the effective date of this AD but no later than 5,000 cycles in service (CIS) after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 series engines installed on Airbus A300, A310, Boeing 747, and 767 aircraft

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Federal Register Abstract

High Pressure Compressor Rotor

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AD Number:
91-11-05
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
90-ANE-35
Subject Heading:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
Subject:
High Pressure Compressor Rotor
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/05/1991
Make:
General Electric Company
Model:
CF6-80A | CF6-80A1 | CF6-80A2 | CF6-80A3 | CF6-80C2A1 | CF6-80C2A2 | CF6-80C2A3 | CF6-80C2A5 | CF6-8...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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-11-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   90-ANE-35

AMENDMENT:   39-7001

AD NUMBER:   91-11-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 5, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   91-11-05 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Amendment 39-7001. Docket No. 90-ANE- 35.
Applicability: General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 series engines installed on, but not limited to, Airbus A300 and A310; and Boeing 747 and 767 aircraft.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.
To prevent aborted takeoff and uncontained engine failure, accomplish the following:
(a) Ultrasonic inspect the inertia weld of affected high pressure compressor rotor (HPCR) stages 11-14 spool-shafts at the next engine shop visit after the effective date of this AD but no later than 5,000 cycles in service (CIS) after the effective date of this AD, according to the following:
(1) Inspect CF6-80A HPCR stages 11-14 spool-shafts, Part Numbers (P/N) 9225M37G11, 9225M37G14, 9225M37G16, 9225M37G18, 9225M37G19, 9225M37G20, 9225M37G21, and 1509M71G01, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in GE CF6-80A Service Bulletin (SB) 72-531, Revision 2, dated May 18, 1990.
(2) Inspect CF6-80C2 HPCR stages 11-14 spool-shafts, P/N 9380M30G07, 9380M30G08, 9380M30G09, 9380M30G10, 1531M21G01, 1509M71G02, 1509M71G03, 1509M71G04, 1509M71G05, and 1509M71G06, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in GE CF6-80C2 SB 72-314, Revision 2, dated June 20, 1990.
(3) Remove from service prior to further flight and replace with serviceable parts, HPCR stages 11-14 spool-shafts with ultrasonic indications greater than or equal to 50 percent full-screen height.
(4) For the purpose of this AD, an engine shop visit is defined as the induction of the engine into a shop where the subsequent maintenance entails removal of the high pressure turbine module.
(5) For the purpose of this AD, definition of ultrasonic indication is provided in GE CF6-80A SB 72-531, Revision 2, dated May 18, 1990, and GE CF6-80C2 SB 72-314, Revision 2, dated June 20, 1990, for the CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 engine models, respectively.
(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 Inspector (maintenance, avionics, or operations, as appropriate) an alternate method of compliance with the requirements of this AD or adjustments to the compliance times specified in this AD may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5299.
The ultrasonic inspections shall be done in accordance with the following GE documents:

DOCUMENT	PAGE NO.	ISSUE/REVISION	DATE
GE CF6-80A	2-12, 15, 17-27,	Rev. 1	4/3/89
SB 72-531	30, 31		
	1, 13, 14, 16, 28, 29	Rev. 2	5/18/90
GE CF6-80C2	2-12, 15, 17-27,	Rev. 1	4/19/89
SB 72-314	30, 31		
	1, 13, 14, 16, 28, 29	Rev. 2	6/20/90

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 FAA, New England Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 311, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, NW, Room 8401, Washington, D.C.
This amendment (39-7001, AD 91-11-05) becomes effective on July 5, 1991.

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AD Number:
91-11-05
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
90-ANE-35
Subject Heading:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines
Subject:
High Pressure Compressor Rotor
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/05/1991
Make:
General Electric Company
Model:
CF6-80A | CF6-80A1 | CF6-80A2 | CF6-80A3 | CF6-80C2A1 | CF6-80C2A2 | CF6-80C2A3 | CF6-80C2A5 | CF6-8...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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-11-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   90-ANE-35

AMENDMENT:   39-7001

AD NUMBER:   91-11-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 5, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   91-11-05 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Amendment 39-7001. Docket No. 90-ANE- 35.
Applicability: General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 series engines installed on, but not limited to, Airbus A300 and A310; and Boeing 747 and 767 aircraft.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.
To prevent aborted takeoff and uncontained engine failure, accomplish the following:
(a) Ultrasonic inspect the inertia weld of affected high pressure compressor rotor (HPCR) stages 11-14 spool-shafts at the next engine shop visit after the effective date of this AD but no later than 5,000 cycles in service (CIS) after the effective date of this AD, according to the following:
(1) Inspect CF6-80A HPCR stages 11-14 spool-shafts, Part Numbers (P/N) 9225M37G11, 9225M37G14, 9225M37G16, 9225M37G18, 9225M37G19, 9225M37G20, 9225M37G21, and 1509M71G01, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in GE CF6-80A Service Bulletin (SB) 72-531, Revision 2, dated May 18, 1990.
(2) Inspect CF6-80C2 HPCR stages 11-14 spool-shafts, P/N 9380M30G07, 9380M30G08, 9380M30G09, 9380M30G10, 1531M21G01, 1509M71G02, 1509M71G03, 1509M71G04, 1509M71G05, and 1509M71G06, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in GE CF6-80C2 SB 72-314, Revision 2, dated June 20, 1990.
(3) Remove from service prior to further flight and replace with serviceable parts, HPCR stages 11-14 spool-shafts with ultrasonic indications greater than or equal to 50 percent full-screen height.
(4) For the purpose of this AD, an engine shop visit is defined as the induction of the engine into a shop where the subsequent maintenance entails removal of the high pressure turbine module.
(5) For the purpose of this AD, definition of ultrasonic indication is provided in GE CF6-80A SB 72-531, Revision 2, dated May 18, 1990, and GE CF6-80C2 SB 72-314, Revision 2, dated June 20, 1990, for the CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 engine models, respectively.
(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 Inspector (maintenance, avionics, or operations, as appropriate) an alternate method of compliance with the requirements of this AD or adjustments to the compliance times specified in this AD may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5299.
The ultrasonic inspections shall be done in accordance with the following GE documents:

DOCUMENT	PAGE NO.	ISSUE/REVISION	DATE
GE CF6-80A	2-12, 15, 17-27,	Rev. 1	4/3/89
SB 72-531	30, 31		
	1, 13, 14, 16, 28, 29	Rev. 2	5/18/90
GE CF6-80C2	2-12, 15, 17-27,	Rev. 1	4/19/89
SB 72-314	30, 31		
	1, 13, 14, 16, 28, 29	Rev. 2	6/20/90

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 FAA, New England Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 311, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, NW, Room 8401, Washington, D.C.
This amendment (39-7001, AD 91-11-05) becomes effective on July 5, 1991.

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