AD 78-07-03

Airworthiness directive · Compressor Spool · General Electric CF6-6D and CF6-6D1

Effective
May 22, 1978
Models
CF6-6D, CF6-6D1
Data sheet
TCDSE23EA
Registered aircraft
11 matched by model
Product
Engine
Amendment
39-3211

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.

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78-07-03 GENERAL ELECTRIC: Amendment 39-3164 as amended by Amendment 39-3211. Applies to CF6-6D and CF6-6D1 engines installed in aircraft certificated in all categories.

To prevent failure of the 11-13 Stage Compressor Spool, P/N 9021M66 (all assembly part numbers), thirteenth stage rim compliance is required, unless previously accomplished, as follows:

(a) Modify the 11-13 spool in accordance with General Electric Service Bulletin 72-682 not later than December 31, 1979.

(b) Pending modification per (a) above inspect the following 11-13 spool serials in accordance with General Electric Service Bulletin 72-673 or 72-700 within the next 500 cycles in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter each 700 cycles in service if previously inspected in accordance with General Electric Service Bulletin 72-700 or 1800 cycles in service if previously inspected in accordance with General Electric Service Bulletin 72-673.

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The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified in this directive are incorporated herein and made part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to General Electric Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215. These documents may also be examined at the Great Lakes Regional Office, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018, and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20591. A historical file on this airworthiness directive which includes incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and the Great Lakes Region.

Amendment 39-3164 became effective April 6, 1978.

This amendment 39-3211 becomes effective May 22, 1978.

Affected TCDS · 1

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Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.

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