AD 91-23-13

final rule

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines

AD Number
91-23-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
91-ANE-38
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine General Electric Company CF6-50A GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50C GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50C1 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50C2 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50C2B GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50C2D GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50CA GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50E GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50E1 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50E2 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50E2B GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80A GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80A1 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80A2 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-80A3 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Uncontained engine failure and damage to the aircraft due to the use of specific stage 1 fan disks with identified part numbers and serial numbers.

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Required Actions

Remove from service stage 1 fan disks with specified part numbers and serial numbers within 30 days after the effective date. Replace with a serviceable part before returning engines to service. Ferrying is allowed under FAR 21.197 and 21.199.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company CF6-50 series and CF6-80A series turbofan engines installed on Airbus A300 and A310, Boeing 747 and 767, and McDonnell Douglas DC10-15 and DC10-30 aircraft.

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Fan Disks

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AD Number:
91-23-13
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
91-ANE-38
Subject Heading:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
Subject:
Fan Disks
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/22/1991
Make:
General Electric Company
Model:
CF6-50A | CF6-50C | CF6-50C1 | CF6-50C2 | CF6-50C2B | CF6-50C2D | CF6-50CA | CF6-50E | CF6-50E1 | 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: 91-23-13
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   91-ANE-38

AMENDMENT:   39-8082

AD NUMBER:   91-23-13

SUBJECT HEADING:   GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 22, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   91-23-13 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Amendment No. 39-8082. Docket No. 91- ANE-38.
Applicability: General Electric Company (GE) CF6-50 series and CF6-80A series turbofan engines, installed on, but not limited to, Airbus A300 and A310, Boeing 747 and 767, and McDonnell Douglas DC10-15 and DC10-30 aircraft.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent an uncontained engine failure and damage to the aircraft, accomplish the following:
(a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, remove from service stage 1 fan disks identified by the following part number (P/N) and serial number (S/N):

ENGINE MODEL	PART NUMBER	SERIAL NUMBER
CF6-50	9253M66P02	MPON2919
	9253M66P02	MPON2920
	9253M66P02	MPON2921
	9253M66P02	MPON2922
CF6-80A	9319M28P03	MPON4290
	1327M57P02	MPON4291
	9319M28P02	MPON4292
	9319M28P03	MPON7740
	9319M28P03	MPON7742
	9319M28P03	MPON8452
	9319M28P03	MPON8453

Prior to returning affected engines to service replace with a serviceable part.
(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, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5299.
This amendment (39-8082, AD 91-23-13) becomes effective on November 22, 1991.

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AD Number:
91-23-13
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
91-ANE-38
Subject Heading:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines
Subject:
Fan Disks
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/22/1991
Make:
General Electric Company
Model:
CF6-50A | CF6-50C | CF6-50C1 | CF6-50C2 | CF6-50C2B | CF6-50C2D | CF6-50CA | CF6-50E | CF6-50E1 | 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: 91-23-13
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   91-ANE-38

AMENDMENT:   39-8082

AD NUMBER:   91-23-13

SUBJECT HEADING:   GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Models CF6-50 and CF6-80A Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 22, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   91-23-13 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Amendment No. 39-8082. Docket No. 91- ANE-38.
Applicability: General Electric Company (GE) CF6-50 series and CF6-80A series turbofan engines, installed on, but not limited to, Airbus A300 and A310, Boeing 747 and 767, and McDonnell Douglas DC10-15 and DC10-30 aircraft.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent an uncontained engine failure and damage to the aircraft, accomplish the following:
(a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, remove from service stage 1 fan disks identified by the following part number (P/N) and serial number (S/N):

ENGINE MODEL	PART NUMBER	SERIAL NUMBER
CF6-50	9253M66P02	MPON2919
	9253M66P02	MPON2920
	9253M66P02	MPON2921
	9253M66P02	MPON2922
CF6-80A	9319M28P03	MPON4290
	1327M57P02	MPON4291
	9319M28P02	MPON4292
	9319M28P03	MPON7740
	9319M28P03	MPON7742
	9319M28P03	MPON8452
	9319M28P03	MPON8453

Prior to returning affected engines to service replace with a serviceable part.
(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, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5299.
This amendment (39-8082, AD 91-23-13) becomes effective on November 22, 1991.

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