Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2020-10-29 · Effective 2020-12-03 · 85 FR 68431
Document
Document number
2020-23947
Federal Register citation
85 FR 68431
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
General Electric Company Turbofan
Publication date
2020-10-29
Effective date
2020-12-03
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0592
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80C2A5F, -80C2B1F, -80C2B2F, - 80C2B4F, -80C2B5F, -80C2B6F, -80C2B6FA, -80C2B7F, -80C2B8F, -80C2D1F, - 80C2K1F, -80C2L1F, -80E1A2, -80E1A3, -80E1A4, and -80E1A4/B model turbofan engines with a certain hydromechanical unit (HMU) installed. This AD was prompted by a report of fuel coking of the HMU fuel metering valve (FMV) electro-hydraulic servo valves (EHSV) resulting in tailpipe fire. This AD requires removal of the HMU and its replacement with a part eligible for installation. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.