AD Amdt-39-11286

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-50, -80A1/ A3, and -80C2A Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
Amdt-39-11286
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-ANE-54-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 48286

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 and A310 Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-50, -80A1/ A3, and -80C2A Series Turbofan Engines
engine General Electric Company CF6-50 Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-50, -80A1/ A3, and -80C2A Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Higher than anticipated center drive unit (CDU) cone brake failure rate reduces thrust reverser system protection against inadvertent deployment.

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Required Actions

Initial and repetitive thrust reverser inspections and checks are required. Extended repetitive inspection intervals are allowed if an optional double p-seal configuration is installed.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company CF6-50, -80A1/A3, and -80C2A series turbofan engines installed on Airbus A300 and A310 series airplanes.

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