AD Amdt-39-9346

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Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
Amdt-39-9346
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 95-ANE-10
FR Citation
60 FR 46758

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracked side links in the five-link forward mount assembly could fracture, leading to failure of the second side link, forward engine mount pylon attachment bolts, and possible engine separation.

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Required Actions

Perform initial and repetitive on-wing visual inspections of side links for cracks. Replace cracked side links and pylon attachment bolts. Inspect fail-safe bolt and platform lug if cracks are found. Conduct shop-level refurbishment of side links as a terminating action.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

General Electric Company CF6-45/-50 series turbofan engines

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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