# Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-04-04 · Effective 2016-05-09 · 81 FR 19022
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-07377
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** General Electric Company Turbofan
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 81 FR 19022
- **Publication date:** 2016-04-04
- **Effective date:** 2016-05-09
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2015-4023
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80E1 turbofan engines with rotating compressor discharge pressure (CDP) seal, part number (P/N) 1669M73P02, installed. This AD was prompted by reports from the manufacturer of cracks in the teeth of two rotating CDP seals found during engine shop visits. This AD requires stripping of the coating, inspecting, and recoating the teeth of the affected rotating CDP seals. We are issuing this AD to prevent cracking of the CDP seal teeth, uncontained part release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/04/2016-07377/airworthiness-directives-general-electric-company-turbofan-engines)
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