EASA Regulations for General Electric CF6-80C

3 airworthiness directives and regulatory documents affecting General Electric CF6-80C.

EASA AD US-2023-20-08

Magnetic Chip Detector Probe Tip - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-20-08 addresses certain General Electric Company CF6-80C2 series engines installed on aircraft such as the Boeing 767-300. This directive mandates inspection of the magnetic chip detector probe tip for metallic particles due to improperly installed bearings that could lead to engine fire. The AD aims to prevent unsafe conditions resulting from bearing failure in these engines.

Oct 13, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF6-80CBoeing 767-300

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

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF6-80AGeneral Electric CF6-80C

EASA AD US-2022-02-18

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-18 is a final rule addressing General Electric Company CF6-80C2A1, CF6-80C2A2, CF6-80C2A3, CF6-80C2A5, CF6-80C2A5F, and CF6-80C2A8 turbofan engines equipped with left-hand rear mount link assembly part number 1846M23G01. This directive mandates revisions to the airworthiness limitations section of the engine maintenance manual and the operator's continuous airworthiness maintenance program to reflect a reduced life limit for the specified engine part. The directive aims to enhance safety by preventing potential engine mount failures.

Jan 25, 2022

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF6-80C