AD 95-17-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | General Electric Company | CF6-80A | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6 Series Turbofan Engines |
| engine | General Electric Company | CF6-80A1 | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6 Series Turbofan Engines |
| engine | General Electric Company | CF6-80A2 | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6 Series Turbofan Engines |
| engine | General Electric Company | CF6-80A3 | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6 Series Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Compressor rear frame (CRF) midflange separation due to cracks, which could result in a rejected takeoff and damage to the aircraft.
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Required Actions
Inspect CRF midflange for cracks using on-wing eddy current or spot fluorescent penetrant inspection per GE SB 72-593, revise 2. Reinspect per Table 2 of SB 72-593. Replace cracked CRFs exceeding serviceable limits before further flight. Remove and replace non-modified CRFs by December 31, 1996.
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Compliance Time
Accomplish initial inspection within 1,000 cycles in service since last shop level FPI or after AD effective date, whichever is later. Terminating action required by December 31, 1996.
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Affected Aircraft
General Electric Company CF6-80A, CF6-80A1, CF6-80A2, CF6-80A3 engines with specified part numbers (9283M77G07, etc.)
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