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N498MC

1999 Boeing 747-47UF · GE CF6-80 series

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Registered owner: Atlas Air Inc
Location: Purchase, NY
Owner type: Corporation
Serial number: 29259
Year built: 1999
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engine: Turbo-fan
Airworthiness: Standard, transport
Airworthiness date: August 25, 1999
Certificate issued: December 20, 2022
Expires: December 31, 2029
Mode S code: A62EE6

Boeing 747-47UFAirframe model · 660 seats · 4 engines · 15 registered TCDS E13NEEngine · GE CF6-80 series

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every GE CF6-80 model are included below.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 61

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

1985In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 80 ADs
1985	1
1986	1
1989	1
1990	2
1991	6
1992	1
1993	1
1994	3
1995	2
1996	1
1997	1
1998	2
1999	4
2000	6
2001	2
2002	2
2003	4
2004	3
2005	2
2006	3
2007	5
2008	3
2009	7
2011	1
2012	2
2013	1
2014	1
2016	1
2017	1
2018	2
2020	2
2021	2
2022	2
2023	1
2025	1

Engine · GE CF6-80 series

AD 2024-24-03Engine ExhaustEffective Jan 13, 2025 AD 2023-20-08Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)Effective Oct 19, 2023 AD 2021-26-22Turbine SectionEffective Mar 14, 2022 · Supersedes AD 2020-20-13

Information bulletins that may apply · 5

Advisory, not mandatory.

Engine · GE CF6-80 series

SAIB 2023-15Falsified Forms from AOG TechnicsIssued Dec 19, 2023 SAIB NE-11-27Fuel Injector Nozzle - CF6-80 Improperly Welded Fuel NozzlesIssued Apr 5, 2011 SAIB NE-10-37Engine Fuel and Control: FADEC Fuel Metering Valve Resolver Feedback FaultsIssued Jul 12, 2010 SAIB NE-08-44Engine Thrust Reverser Transcowl Clevis PinIssued Sep 3, 2008 SAIB NE-07-01Dual engine flameouts on twin engine airplanesIssued Oct 12, 2006

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB DCA10CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMiami, FLimpact of the fore flap with the aft fuselage after fatigue failure of the right wing fore flap carriage assembly attachment fitting at position 6.May 17, 2010 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20100517035569ALanding: Approach · Miami, FLOn may 17, 2010, aircraft N498MC serial number 29259, a Boeing 747-47UF, arrived at Miami International Airport (mia) operating flight GTI8865 from viracopos, brazil. Upon post flight inspection, ground personal found 50% of the right hand (r/h) inboard (i/b)…May 17, 2010 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports · 251

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

SDR UIEA2026092800920Hydraulic System · leakingRECEIVED REPORT OF HYD LEAK OBSERVED ON GROUND DURING TAXI/TAKEOFF. OBSERVED DROP IN HYD 1 QTY FROM 1.01 TO 0.88. ASSUMED ACTIVE LEAK AND RTB. FOUND HYD LEAK AT LINE FITTINGS CONNECTED TO THE LH WING #1 HYD SUPPLY SHUT-OFF VALVE. HYD LINES TIGHTENED PROPERLY Sep 29, 2026 · N498MC · Boeing 74747UF · Hydraulic System, Main SDR UIEA2026091300876Actuator · leakingEICAS MSG HYD PRESS SYS 3 AND HYD QTY LOW 3. COMPLIED WITH QRH. FOUND HYD LEAK FROM RH OTBD SPOILER ACTUATOR NR 9. REMOVED AND INSTALLED SPOILER CONTROL PACKAGE IAW AMM 27-61-05-402-012, APIC 27-61-05-01. OPS CHK AND LEAK CHK GOOD.Sep 12, 2026 · N498MC · Boeing 74747UF · Hydraulic System, Main SDR UIEA2026090700857Shutoff Valve · brokenEICAS BLEED 4 ON TAKE OFF ROLL. DURING INSPECTION OF HPSOV, FOUND TERMINAL NR 1 ON HPSOV BROKEN. SPLICED NEW TERMINAL IAW SWPM SECTION 20-30. OPS CHECK & IDLE RUN GOOD IAW AMM 36-11-05/501 AND 71-00-00.Sep 7, 2026 · N498MC · Boeing 74747UF · Pneumatic Distribution System

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STCs that may be installed · 6

Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

Engine · GE CF6-80 series

STC SE01543CHReplace Hamilton Sundstrand P/N 778839-13, 778839-14, 778839-19, 778839-20, 778839-37, 778839-38, 816682-1, 840618-2, 880724 carbon bushings with Cook Airtomic P/N AIR22947 Slotted Entry Busing in the High Pressure Shutoff Valve.Cook Airtomic · Lists CF6-80A STC SE01478CHInstallation of Cook Airtomic alignment joint p/n AIR 22912.Cook Airtomic · Lists CF6-80C2 Series STC SE00969CHInstall AeroControlex P/N 2605290-001 variable stator feedback control cable.AeroControlex Group TransDigm Inc · Lists CF6-80A STC SE01471ATReplace right and left side Rohr, Inc. fire detection harness on GE CF6-80C2 engine.Unison Industries · Lists CF6-80C2 Series STC SE00463LAInstall fireproof blankets on the engine fan reverser intermediate fireseal, in lieu of fireproof intumescent coating. This STC is jointly by owned by Hi Temp Insulation and MRA Systems acting through Middle River Aircraft Systems, 103 Chesapeake Park Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21220Hi Temp Insulation Inc · Lists CF6-80C2A1 STC SA2227SOInstallation of wiring and associated components for utilization of the Rolls Royce, Inc., ARINC, interface/readers UT1317 or UT1317/1, for the purpose of acquisition, recording, and analysis in real time of engine/aircraft/ systems. (767 SERIES POWERED BY RR RB-11-524 SERIESRolls Royce, Inc