Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-50 Series Turbofan Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2000-10-02 · Effective 2000-10-17 · 65 FR 58645
Document
Document number
00-24901
Federal Register citation
65 FR 58645
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
General Electric Company CF6-50 Series Turbofan
Publication date
2000-10-02
Effective date
2000-10-17
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-NE-38-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to General Electric Company (GE) CF6-50 series turbofan engines. This action requires inspection of the low pressure turbine nozzle lock assemblies, and replacement of the borescope plug with a new design plug. This amendment is prompted by three uncontained engine failures. The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect loose or missing LPT nozzle lock assembly studs that could lead to failure of the locks and subsequent uncontained failure of the engine.