Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2023-10-04 · Effective 2023-10-19 · 88 FR 68451
Document
Document number
2023-22145
Federal Register citation
88 FR 68451
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Publication date
2023-10-04
Effective date
2023-10-19
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-1988
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) Model CF6-80C2B1F, CF6-80C2B2F, CF6-80C2B4F, CF6-80C2B5F, CF6-80C2B6F, CF6-80C2B7F, and CF6-80C2K1F engines. This AD was prompted by an uncontained engine fire and consequent manufacturer investigation, which revealed that certain bearings were installed improperly. This AD requires inspection of the magnetic chip detector (MCD) probe tip for metallic particles and, if necessary, removal of the engine from service. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.