AD Amdt-39-10968

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80C2 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
Amdt-39-10968
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 98-ANE-75-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 749

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine General Electric Company CF6-80C2 Series Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80C2 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Failure of a fuel tube flange connection due to improper accessory gearbox (AGB) idler adapter inserts, resulting in a high pressure fuel leak and engine fire.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time visual inspection to ensure correct AGB idler adapter inserts are installed. Remove AGB idler adapters with improper inserts if identified.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company CF6-80C2 series turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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