# GE CF6-6 series - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 30020 - Manufacturer (registry): GE - Model: CF6-6 - Engine type: Turbo-fan - Power: 40,000 lb thrust - Data sheet: [TCDS E23EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E23EA) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: General Electric Company - Installed in: 9 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/ge-cf6-6-series The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2003-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-10-01): High pressure turbine rotor (HPTR) rear shafts · General Electric CF6-6D, CF6-6D1, CF6-6D1A and 2 more. Effective Jun 17, 2003 - [AD 2002-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-05-03): Life-Limited Rotating Parts · General Electric CF6-45A, CF6-45A2, CF6-50A and 15 more. Effective Apr 12, 2002 - [AD 98-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-22-06): Fan Disks · General Electric CF6-45A, CF6-45A2, CF6-50A and 41 more. Effective Nov 23, 1998 - [AD 98-18-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-18-10): Low Pressure Turbine Disks · General Electric CF6-6D, CF6-6D1, CF6-6D1A and 2 more. Effective Sep 30, 1998 - [AD 94-09-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-09-18): High Pressure Turbine Disk · General Electric CF6-45A, CF6-45A2, CF6-50A and 15 more. Effective Jun 6, 1994 - [AD 93-14-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-14-18): High pressure turbine (HPT) thermal shields · General Electric CF6-45A, CF6-45A2, CF6-50A and 40 more. Effective Oct 4, 1993 - [AD 91-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-24-01): Compressor Rear Frame Casing · General Electric CF6-6D, CF6-6D1, CF6-6D1A and 2 more. Effective May 26, 1992 - [AD 91-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-15-03): Fan Disks · General Electric CF6-6D, CF6-6D1, CF6-6D1A and 2 more. Effective Aug 5, 1991 - [AD 91-12-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-12-09): Fan Disks · General Electric CF6-6D, CF6-6D1, CF6-6D1A and 2 more. Effective Jun 27, 1991 - [AD 91-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-01-04): Fan Disk · General Electric CF6-45A, CF6-45A2, CF6-50A and 19 more. Effective Jan 22, 1991 - [AD 90-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-19-08): Low Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage One Disk · General Electric CF6-6D, CF6-6D1, CF6-6D1A and 2 more. Effective Oct 15, 1990 - [AD 89-20-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-20-01-R1): Fan Disks · General Electric CF6-6D, CF6-6D1, CF6-6D1A and 2 more. Effective Dec 12, 1989 - [AD 88-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-12-01): High Pressure Compressor Rear Shafts · General Electric CF6-6D, CF6-6D1, CF6-6D1A and 2 more. Effective Jun 6, 1988 - [AD 81-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-19-08): Low Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 2 Disks · General Electric CF6-6D, CF6-6D1, CF6-6D1A and 2 more. Effective Sep 21, 1981 - [AD 80-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-03-06): Stage 2 HPT Disks · General Electric CF6-6D, CF6-6D1, CF6-6D1A and 2 more. Effective Feb 8, 1980 - [AD 78-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-07-03): Compressor Spool · General Electric CF6-6D and CF6-6D1. Effective May 22, 1978 - [AD 76-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-21-04): High Pressure Compressor · General Electric CF6-6D and CF6-6D1. Effective Nov 30, 1977 - [AD 76-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-05-10): Turbofan Engines · General Electric CF6-50A, CF6-50C, CF6-50E and 3 more. Effective Mar 24, 1976 - [AD 75-22-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-22-11): High Pressure Turbine Thermal Shield · General Electric CF6-6D and CF6-6D1. Effective Oct 28, 1975 - [AD 74-14-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-14-08): Turbine Blades · General Electric CF6-6D and CF6-6D1. Effective Jul 12, 1974 - [AD 72-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-16-03): Turbine Discs · General Electric CF6-6D and CF6-6D1. Effective Aug 8, 1972 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2000-08-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-08-11) (historical): Life-limited Parts · General Electric Aircraft Engines CF6-45 Series (all), CF6-50 Series (all) and CF6-6 Series (all). Effective Oct 23, 2000 - [AD 99-08-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-08-18) (historical): General Electric CF6-45A, CF6-45A2, CF6-50A and 15 more. Effective May 13, 1999 - [AD 95-18-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-18-14) (historical): High Pressure Compressor Rotor · General Electric CF6-6D, CF6-6D1, CF6-6D1A and 2 more. Effective Sep 21, 1995 ## Registered aircraft (9) - [N169DZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169DZ): [Delta Air Lines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELTA%20AIR%20LINES%20INC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 1998, S/N 29689 - [N233AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N233AZ): [Cargo Aircraft Management Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARGO%20AIRCRAFT%20MANAGEMENT%20INC), [Wilmington, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Wilmington), built 1998, S/N 29430 - [N257AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N257AZ): [Cargo Aircraft Management Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARGO%20AIRCRAFT%20MANAGEMENT%20INC), [Wilmington, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Wilmington), built 1999, S/N 29605 - [N321CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N321CM): [Cargo Aircraft Management Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARGO%20AIRCRAFT%20MANAGEMENT%20INC), [Wilmington, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Wilmington), built 1998, S/N 29431 - [N476MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N476MC): [Atlas Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATLAS%20AIR%20INC), [Purchase, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Purchase), built 1999, S/N 29256 - [N491AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N491AZ): [Cargo Aircraft Management Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARGO%20AIRCRAFT%20MANAGEMENT%20INC), [Wilmington, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Wilmington), built 1998, S/N 29429 - [N599FE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N599FE): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1993, S/N 48598 - [N656FE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N656FE): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1995, S/N 745 - [N657FE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N657FE): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1995, S/N 748 ## NTSB investigations (40) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB DCA25LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA233), Jun 12, 2025: Boeing 747-47UF (N476MC), Guayaquil, Ecuador, incident, minor damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB DCA17MA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17MA022), Oct 28, 2016: Mcdonnell Douglas MD 10-10F (N370FE), Fort Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) due to fatigue cracking that initiated at a corrosion pit. The pit formed in the absence of a required protective cadmium coating the cause of which… - [NTSB DCA06FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06FA058), Jul 28, 2006: Boeing MD-10-10F (N391FE), Memphis, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue cracking in the air filler valve hole on the aft side of the landing gear. The fatigue cracking occurred due to the presence of stray nickel… - [NTSB DCA06RA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06RA042), Jun 4, 2006: McDonnell Douglas DC10-10F (N68047), Managua, Nicaragua, substantial damage - [NTSB DCA06FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06FA033), Apr 4, 2006: Mcdonnell Douglas DC10 (N386FE), Memphis, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The rupture of a fatigue crack in the forward air seal tooth serration of the No. 3 engine low pressure turbine stage 1 disk that initiated due to an improper weld repair performed during original… - [NTSB CHI06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA038), Nov 29, 2005: McDonnell Douglas MD-10 (N359FE), Chicago, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the flight crew to see and avoid the crew stairs and the failure of unknown persons to properly secure the stairs after use. Factors associated with the accident were the dark light… - [NTSB DCA04MA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04MA011), Dec 18, 2003: McDonnell Douglas MD-10-10F (N364FE), Memphis, TN, destroyed. Probable cause: 1) the first officer's failure to properly apply crosswind landing techniques to align the airplane with the runway centerline and to properly arrest the airplane's descent rate (flare) before the… - [NTSB DEN04IA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA012), Oct 12, 2003: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (N375FE), Denver, CO, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: the manufacturer's improper installation of the inboard slat drive mechanism's lower left hand anti-torque strut, which resulted in the axial migration of the rod-end bearing, the binding of the… - [NTSB ATL02IA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA155), Aug 10, 2002: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (N388FE), Tampa, FL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The failure of the left main landing gear retract cylinder support frame due to fatigue. - [NTSB IAD01IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01IA034), Mar 6, 2001: McDonnell Douglas DC-10 (N375FE), Boston, MA, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The inadequate de-ice and preflight inspection procedure of the #2 engine inlet and bellmouth area by company maintenance personnel that resulted in ice ingestion and foreign object damage of the #2… - [NTSB MIA99LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA220), Aug 7, 1999: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10F (N68058), Memphis, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate design by the airplane manufacturer for using bolts to secure the inboard trailing edge flap that are susceptible to stress corrosion cracking. Also, the stress corrosion cracking… - [NTSB LAX98FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA169), May 21, 1998: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (N68043), Los Angeles, CA, no damage. Probable cause: The contaminated strain gage, which resulted in shorting of the strain gage's terminal lugs which lead to excessive autopilot initiated elevator movement, and excessive elevator actuation during… - [NTSB FTW98IA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98IA158), Mar 25, 1998: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (N1836U), Denver, CO, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The total failure of one main landing gear tire. - [NTSB CHI88IA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA061), Feb 11, 1988: Douglas DC-10 (N123AA), Chicago, IL, incident, no damage. Probable cause: JUDGEMENTAL ERROR ON THE PART OF THE LOCAL CONTROLLER FOR CLEARING VEHICLES ACROSS THE ACTIVE RUNWAY TIWH INSUFFICIENT SEPARATION FROM ARRIVING AIRCRAFT, WHICH WAS FURTHER COMPROMISED BY A MECHANICAL… - [NTSB LAX87IA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87IA230), Jun 6, 1987: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (N105AA), Los Angeles, CA, incident, minor damage - [NTSB LAX87MA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87MA044), Nov 7, 1986: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (N68043), Los Angeles, CA, no damage - [NTSB CHI86MA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86MA056), Jan 3, 1986: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (N101AA), Detroit, MI, incident, no damage - [NTSB FTW85IA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85IA341), Sep 3, 1985: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (N112AA), Abilene, TX, incident, minor damage - [NTSB NYC85IA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85IA043), Dec 12, 1984: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (N117AA), Jamaica, NY, incident, minor damage - [NTSB NYC84IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84IA048), Dec 8, 1983: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (N103AA), Newark, NJ, incident, minor damage - [NTSB NYC84IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84IA007), Oct 12, 1983: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (N123AA), Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), incident, no damage - [NTSB LAX83LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA262), Jun 5, 1983: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (N68043), Yuma, AZ, no damage - [NTSB CHI83IA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83IA097), Jan 14, 1983: Mcdonnell Douglas DC10-10 (N115AA), Chicago, IL, incident, minor damage - [NTSB LAX82IA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82IA309), Aug 22, 1982: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-30F (N104WA), Honolulu, HI, incident, minor damage - [NTSB LAX82AA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82AA259), Jul 16, 1982: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (N1815U), Morton, WY, minor damage - [NTSB CHI78FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA054), Aug 8, 1978: Douglas DC-10 (N102AA), Chicago, IL, no damage - [NTSB OAK76FJA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FJA17), May 27, 1976: Douglas DC-10 (N68044), Honolulu, HI, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA76AS021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS021), Oct 16, 1975: Douglas DC-10 (N1815U), Seattle, WA, no damage - [NTSB LAX76IL019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76IL019), Sep 17, 1975: Douglas DC-10 (N107AA), Banning, CA, incident, no damage - [NTSB SEA76IS005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76IS005), Jul 25, 1975: Douglas DC-10 (N68047), Seattle, WA, incident, no damage - [NTSB NYC75IN055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75IN055), Oct 3, 1974: Douglas DC-10 (N120AA), Brownsville, TX, incident, no damage - [NTSB CHI74IC090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74IC090), May 14, 1974: Douglas DC-10 (N106AA), Earlville, IL, incident, minor damage - [NTSB LAX73IL055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73IL055), May 9, 1973: Douglas DC-10 (N119AA), Tucson, AZ, incident, minor damage - [NTSB LAX73IL053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73IL053), May 7, 1973: Douglas DC-10 (N102AA), Tucson, AZ, incident, minor damage - [NTSB NYC73IN124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73IN124), Mar 19, 1973: Douglas DC-10 (N118AA), Rochester, NY, incident, minor damage - [NTSB FTW73IFO15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73IFO15), Oct 30, 1972: Douglas DC-10 (N106AA), Tulsa, OK, incident, minor damage - [NTSB LAX73IL003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73IL003), Jul 27, 1972: Douglas DC-10 (N68042), Los Angeles, CA, incident, minor damage - [NTSB CHI72AC099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC099), Jun 12, 1972: Douglas DC-10 (N103AA), Windsor, Canada, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN72ID048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72ID048), May 2, 1972: Douglas DC-10 (N68041), Tucson, AZ, incident, minor damage - [NTSB CHI72IC015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72IC015), Aug 17, 1971: Douglas DC-10 (N103AA), Los Angeles, CA, incident, minor damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (149, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20161028023139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161028023139A), Oct 28, 2016: Douglas Acft Co Inc DC10 (N370FE), Fort Lauderdale, FL, Destroyed. Aircraft experienced left main landing gear collapse and subsequent fire in the left wing 12 seconds after landing on runway 10L at Fort Lauderdale?Hollywood… - [Incident 20150716013019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150716013019I), Jul 16, 2015: Mcdonnell Douglas MD-10-10F (N68049), Newark, NJ, No damage. Fedex 1607 reported being illuminated by a broad green laser pulse while climbing out of 1500? Six miles southwest of the Newark airport. Pulse was reported to… - [Incident 20110201001209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110201001209I), Feb 1, 2011: Mcdonnell D MD-10-10F (N567FE), Newark, NJ, Minor damage. At 0923 local time in ewr, N567FE an MD10 was parked on fedx spot 1 at ewr. N399FE another MD10 was parked on the center line and being deiced by a bucket… - [Incident 20070530011439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070530011439I), May 30, 2007: Doug MD1010F (N566FE), Fort Worth, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Upon landing at afw, crew deployed thrust reversers. After deployment, thrust reverser #2 would restow. When aircraft arrived at ramp, it was discovered… - [Incident 20060927027339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060927027339I), Sep 27, 2006: Doug MD1010F (N388FE), Oakland, CA. (-23) Investigation revealed: flt crew executed a missed approach due to an unsafe gear indication, then landed oak without further incident. Three unsafe gear… - [Incident 20060925027409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060925027409I), Sep 25, 2006: Doug MD1010F (N68057), Oakland, CA. (-23) Investigation revealed: rt main gear down on retraction after t/o. light went red and stayed red until gear handle placed down again. Crew recycled gear… - [Accident 20060728014379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060728014379A), Jul 28, 2006: Doug MD1010F (N391FE), Memphis, TN, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 28, 2006 at 1125 CDT, federal express corporation flight 680 (FDX630), a MD10-10F, N391FE, crashed on landing at Memphis International Airport,… - [Accident 20060404004029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060404004029A), Apr 4, 2006: Doug MD1010F (N386FE), Jonesboro, AR, Substantial damage. (-23) On 4 April 2006 at approximately 1550 hours fedex flight #597, N386FE, an MD-10-10, was enroute from memphis to seattle when the crew experienced engine… - [Incident 20060205002429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060205002429I), Feb 5, 2006: Doug MD1010F (N571FE), Austin, TX. (-23) A ballast cargo can container was loaded on an all cargo aircraft and the container locks were not set. The aircraft was flown from kelp to kaus with… - [Accident 20051128032179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051128032179A), Nov 28, 2005: Doug MD1010F (N359FE), Chicago, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) On 11-28-05 fedx 1205 taxied out of ord enroute to mem, struck an airstair that was too close to the l taxiway at ord. Crew did not notice the aircraft… - [Accident 20031218037819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031218037819A), Dec 18, 2003: Doug MD1010F (N364FE), Memphis, TN, Destroyed. (-23) The right main gear failed on landing. - [Incident 20031012026399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031012026399I), Oct 12, 2003: Doug DC1010 (N375FE), Denver, CO, Minor damage. (-23) During takeoff acceleration, the crew received a take-off warning horn and initiated a rejected take-off. During deceleration, the tower reported via… - [Incident 20030524009299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030524009299I), May 24, 2003: Doug DC1010F (N368FE), Oakland, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Federal express aircraft N368FE, DC-10-10/87 serial number 46606, departed Oakland international at 0602PDT on 05/24/2003 for flt 3103 enroute to fort… - [Incident 20021226034699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021226034699I), Dec 26, 2002: Doug DC1010 (N375FE), Kansas City, MO. (-23) On December 26, 2002 federal express flight 3606 a DC-10 advised a.t.c. that the number one engine was out, an emergency was declared and the aircraft… - [Incident 20021219033519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021219033519I), Dec 19, 2002: Doug DC1030F (N612GC), Miami, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Today when aircraft N612 arrived Miami doing a lanchile flight 4614 originating from bogota, the aircraft was damaged by a FMC commander loader that… - [Incident 20020810020829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020810020829I), Aug 10, 2002: Doug DC1010 (N388FE), Tampa, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On August 10, 2002, during the approach to landing at Tampa International Airport a federal express aircraft N388FE experienced a left main landing gear… - [Incident 20020330006579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020330006579I), Mar 30, 2002: Doug DC1010F (N383FE), Indianapolis, IN. (-23) On 03/30/2002 fdx flight 1605 took emergency action due to a fire warning at 300 feet. After landing attempted to fire #2 bottle. No indication that it… - [Incident 20011222035539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011222035539I), Dec 22, 2001: Doug DC1010 (N390FE), Pittsburgh, PA. (-23) On dec. 22, 2001, federal express flight #3186, a DC-10-10, tail number N390FE, diverted to pit due to #12 cabin smoke indication. The crew followed the… - [Incident 20010711020939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010711020939I), Jul 11, 2001: Airbus A300F4605R (N656FE), Indianapolis, IN. (-23) On 07/11/01 fedex flight 1611 inbound to ind reported hearing a loud noise from the rear of the aircraft. The crew was concerned that the cargo has… - [Incident 20010303003559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010303003559I), Mar 3, 2001: Doug DC1010 (N375FE), Boston, MA, Substantial damage. (-23)Weather: snow and ice ref NE incidnet 2001-444, night IFR - [Incident 20000819029279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000819029279I), Aug 19, 2000: Doug DC1010F (N364FE), Mobile, AL, Minor damage. (-23)All (4) tires on right main landing gear truck blew during take-off and landing. Aircraft damages due to rubber debris are: 1)the #3 engine fan section… - [Accident 19990807043899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990807043899A), Aug 7, 1999: Doug DC1010F (N68058), Memphis, TN, No damage. (-23)No narrative given - [Incident 19980618031119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980618031119I), Jun 18, 1998: Doug DC1010 (N1836U), Denver, CO. Flight was deviating around thunderstorms near mkc and was almost through to clear air when it encountered a sudden jolt of severe turbulence which knocked… - [Accident 19980521015609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980521015609A), May 21, 1998: Doug DC1010 (N68043), Los Angeles, CA. Smooth air autopilot on. Pitched up suddenly. Cutoff auto pilot. Put nose down. Crew and passenger injury. Sign on. (.4)the aircraft was climbing in smooth air… - [Incident 19980324009849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980324009849I), Mar 24, 1998: Doug DC10* (N1836U), Denver, CO, Minor damage. Narrative: #2 main tire tread was lost during take off roll and part of which was ingested into the #1 engine and part resulted in 2 holes in the upper wing… - [Incident 19971130041049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971130041049I), Nov 30, 1997: Doug DC1010 (N125AA), Honolulu, HI. Lost NR1 hydro system. Manual gear extend. NR3 reversible pump failed. Pumped fluid out. Replaced NR3 hydro system. - [Incident 19971119043049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971119043049I), Nov 19, 1997: Doug DC1010 (N68041), Agana, Guam. Narrative: during climb-out from gum, received #1 engine fire warning. Heavy vibration and loud noise from LH side of aircraft. Blew both fire bottles. Dumped… - [Incident 19971119040619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971119040619I), Nov 19, 1997: Doug DC1010 (N171AA), Ontario, CA. Narrative: the aircraft was on final descent into los angeles international airport, los angeles, CA when the flight crew turned on the navigation lights. The… - [Incident 19961005034889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961005034889I), Oct 5, 1996: Doug DC1010 (N1836U), Omaha, NE. Narrative: on October 5, 1996, N1836U, a mc donnell Douglas DC-10, departed Eppley Airfield, Omaha, NE enroute to denver, co as united airlines, inc., flight… - [Incident 19960414011019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960414011019I), Apr 14, 1996: Doug DC1010 (N122AA), Portland, OR. Narrative: hawaiian airlines, inc., flight 25, aborted takeoff when just prior to rotation, heard two loud booms and suspected compressor stall. Returned to… - [Incident 19940809032789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940809032789I), Aug 9, 1994: Doug DC1010 (N122AA), Hilo, HI, Minor damage. Loud pop heard 340 miles out. Landed normal. Outer window separated at FS1169 right side. Panel stabilizer. - [Incident 19931004045129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931004045129I), Oct 4, 1993: Doug DC1010 (N166AA), Los Angeles, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft struck tail of parked aircraft while taxiing to gate. Aircraft not parked correctly. Marshaller at fault. - [Incident 19930113002099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930113002099I), Jan 13, 1993: Doug DC1010 (N1834U), Los Angeles, CA, Minor damage. On push back the right wing outboard flap assembly was struck by a service thruck. Driver did not provide clearance - [Incident 19921228056119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921228056119I), Dec 28, 1992: Doug DC1010 (N1835U), Portland, OR. Pressurization problems on climb. Oxygen masks deployed. Returned. Landed safely. - [Incident 19920826040979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920826040979I), Aug 26, 1992: Doug DC1010 (N1837U), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. Mechanic noticed damage to slats on right wing during taxi to gate. Crew stated normal approach was made. - [Incident 19920721033479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920721033479I), Jul 21, 1992: Doug DC1010 (N68057), Los Angeles, CA. Avionics compartment exit door light on after rotation. Returned. Door was fully open and locked in place. - [Incident 19920625031709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920625031709I), Jun 25, 1992: Doug DC1010 (N120AA), San Antonio, TX, Minor damage. NR3 engine lost power on takeoff. Continued takeoff. Shut engine down. Returned. Turbine had failed. - [Incident 19920109004399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920109004399I), Jan 9, 1992: Doug DC1010 (N146AA), Milwaukee, WI. NR3 hydraulic system failed en route. Diverted to mke. Landed safely. Cracked flare on b-nut fitting on hydraulic line - [Incident 19911127060009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911127060009I), Nov 27, 1991: Doug DC1010 (N166AA), Olive Hill, KY. Lost cabin pressure at cruise altitude. Descended to a lower altitude and continued to destination. - [Incident 19911018059329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911018059329I), Oct 18, 1991: Doug DC1010 (N1834U), Pueblo, CO. Pilot lowered nose of aircraft to increase airspeed. Lost altitude. Another aircraft in view. - [Incident 19910818052359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910818052359I), Aug 18, 1991: Doug DC1010 (N68048), Agana, Guam, Minor damage. NR2 engine thrust reverser failed on rollout. Reverser had departed due to improperly saftied actuator jam nut. - [Incident 19910717044569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910717044569I), Jul 17, 1991: Doug DC1010 (N120AA), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX. Lost NR3 hydraulic system on taxi out. Returned to gate. Trim cylinder fuse had cracked casing. Fluid leaked out. - [Incident 19910713040289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910713040289I), Jul 13, 1991: Doug DC1010 (N68043), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. Vibration on climbout. Dumped fuel and returned. Found first stage fan blades damaged. - [Incident 19910614040419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910614040419I), Jun 14, 1991: Doug DC1010 (N106AA), Dallas-Ft Worth, TX, Minor damage. Ingested a ground air conditioning hose on arrival at gate. Found jet bridge had not been repositioned properly. - [Incident 19910531042999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910531042999I), May 31, 1991: Doug DC1010 (N152AA), Los Angeles, CA. Pilot took off on runway 25R which was closed at 0000PDT. Runway lights not on. Vehicle on west end of runway. - [Incident 19901231062869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901231062869I), Dec 31, 1990: Doug DC1010 (N101AA), New York, NY, Minor damage. Right half of reverser translating cowl of NR2 engine fell off. Appears attach brackets failed. - [Incident 19900910051859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900910051859I), Sep 10, 1990: Doug DC1010 (N68041), Agana, Guam. Right aileron needed on takeoff. 2 spoilers up. Returned. NR2 spoiler actuator pulley frozen. Spring cartridges dry - [Incident 19900908048339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900908048339I), Sep 8, 1990: Doug DC1010 (N68047), Agana, Guam, Minor damage. Nr 2 engine cowling departed on climb. Latches were normal. Eir against mechanic. - [Incident 19900303013439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900303013439I), Mar 3, 1990: Doug DC1010 (N107AA), New York, NY. Pressurization failed en route. Mask deployed. Landed at destination. Pressure selector controller defective. - [Incident 19900212064659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900212064659I), Feb 12, 1990: Doug DC1010 (N102AA), Baltimore, MD, Minor damage. After pushback, as tow bar was being removed, aircraft rolled forward striking the tug. All 149: https://openairdocs.org/engine/ge-cf6-6-series/incidents.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4) Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA1139NW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1139NW-D): Install fireproof blankets on Engine Fan Reverser Intermediate Fireseal in lieu of Fireproof Intumescent Coating. United Airlines Inc. Lists CF6-6D - [STC SE91WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE91WE): Removal of General Electric 'EGT cable and conduit assembly,' P/N9037M17P03 or 9037M17P04, and replacement with Co-Operative Industries P/N 66615. Boeing Company. Lists CF6-6D - [STC SE00969CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00969CH): Install AeroControlex P/N 2605290-001 variable stator feedback control cable. AeroControlex Group TransDigm Inc. Lists CF6-6D - [STC SE00461LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00461LA): Install fireproof blankets on the engine fan reverser intermediate fireseal, in lieu of fireproof intumescent coating. Hi Temp Insulation Inc. Lists CF6-6D --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.