EASA Regulations for General Electric CF6-80A

5 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting General Electric CF6-80A.

EASA AD US-2021-26-22

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Stage 1 and Stage 2 Disks - Inspection / Replacement

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-22 is a final rule addressing certain General Electric Company CF6-80A and CF6-80C model turbofan engines. It mandates ultrasonic inspection and potential replacement of high-pressure turbine stage 1 and stage 2 disks to prevent uncontained disk failures. This directive applies to engines with specific serial-numbered HPT disks as identified in GE service bulletins.

Mar 11, 2022

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EASA AD US-2021-14-11

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Thermal Shield - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-14-11 addresses certain General Electric Company CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 model turbofan engines. This directive mandates inspections of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) thermal shield due to detected cracking issues in the HPT rotor stage 1 disk. The AD applies to multiple CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 engine variants and aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Aug 17, 2021

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EASA AD US-2020-20-13

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-26-22

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-20-13 is a final rule superseding AD 2018-15-04 and applies to General Electric Company CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 model turbofan engines. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of high-pressure turbine stage 1 and stage 2 disks to prevent uncontained disk failures. The directive expands the population of affected disks and retains required inspections to enhance engine safety.

Oct 9, 2020

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EASA AD US-2018-15-04

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2020-20-13

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-15-04 is a final rule addressing certain General Electric Company CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 turbofan engines. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 and 2 disks to prevent uncontained failures that could lead to engine fires. The directive applies to engines with specific HPT disk serial numbers listed in GE Service Bulletins 72-1562 R03 and 72-0869 R01.

Aug 30, 2018

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EASA AD US-2018-07-05

Engine - Low-Pressure Turbine Stage 3 Nozzles - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-07-05 addresses General Electric Company CF6-80A, -80A1, -80A2, and -80A3 turbofan engines. It mandates the replacement of low-pressure turbine (LPT) stage 3 nozzles, part numbers 9290M52P05 and 9290M52P06, due to high cycle fatigue cracking. This directive aims to prevent potential LPT uncontainment and associated engine and aircraft damage.

Apr 10, 2018

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