Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-50C Series Turbofan Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2007-05-31 · Effective 2007-07-05 · 72 FR 30249
Document
Document number
E7-10316
Federal Register citation
72 FR 30249
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
General Electric Company CF6-50C Series Turbofan
Publication date
2007-05-31
Effective date
2007-07-05
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24171
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) CF6-50C series turbofan engines. This AD requires reworking certain forward fan stator cases and installing a fan module secondary containment shield. This AD results from reports of uncontained fan blade failures causing damage and separation of airplane hydraulic lines. We are issuing this AD to prevent uncontained fan blade failures, which can result in separation of airplane hydraulic lines, damage to critical airplane systems, and possible loss of airplane control.