# GE CF6-80E1A4

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 30073
- Manufacturer (registry): GE
- Model: CF6-80E1A4
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Power: 66,870 lb thrust
- Data sheet: [TCDS E41NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E41NE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: General Electric Company
- Installed in: 10 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/ge-cf6-80e1a4

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file.

## 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 2025-10-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-10-11): Turbine Section · General Electric CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3, CF6-80E1A4 and 1 more. Effective Jun 24, 2025
- [AD 2023-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-18-04): Turbine Section · General Electric CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3, CF6-80E1A4 and 1 more. Effective Oct 19, 2023
- [AD 2020-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-22-02): Engine Fuel and Control · General Electric CF6-80C2A5F, CF6-80C2B1F, CF6-80C2B2F and 13 more. Effective Dec 3, 2020
- [AD 2020-13-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-13-08): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · General Electric CF6-80E1A1, CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3 and 2 more. Effective Aug 11, 2020
- [AD 2016-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-08-10): Accessory heat shield · General Electric CF6-80C2A1, CF6-80C2A2, CF6-80C2A3 and 26 more. Effective Jun 1, 2016
- [AD 2016-06-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-06-14): Rotating compressor discharge pressure (CDP) seal · General Electric CF6-80E1A1, CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3 and 2 more. Effective May 9, 2016
- [AD 2014-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-21-01): Fuel manifold · General Electric CF6-80C2A1, CF6-80C2A2, CF6-80C2A3 and 26 more. Effective Nov 28, 2014
- [AD 2009-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-07-03): Eddy current inspection (ECI) · General Electric CF6-80C2A1, CF6-80C2A2, CF6-80C2A3 and 26 more. Effective Apr 30, 2009
- [AD 2009-04-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-04-10): Critical life-limited parts · General Electric CF6-80A, CF6-80A1, CF6-80A2 and 30 more. Effective Mar 30, 2009
- [AD 2008-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-21-11): Low-pressure turbine (LPT) cases · General Electric CF6-80C2A1, CF6-80C2A2, CF6-80C2A3 and 25 more. Effective Nov 28, 2008
- [AD 2007-18-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-18-10): Compressor rear frames (CRFs) · General Electric CF6-80E1A1, CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3 and 2 more. Effective Sep 26, 2007
- [AD 2007-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-17-01): Removing electronic control unit (ECU) software · General Electric CF6-80E1A1, CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3 and 2 more. Effective Aug 29, 2007
- [AD 2007-11-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-11-20): Fuel shroud retaining rings · General Electric CF6-80C2A1, CF6-80C2A2, CF6-80C2A3 and 22 more. Effective Jul 10, 2007
- [AD 2006-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-06): Certain stage 1 high- pressure turbine (HPT) rotor disks · General Electric CF6-80A, CF6-80A1, CF6-80A2 and 21 more. Effective Sep 5, 2006
- [AD 2005-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-22-12): Thrust reverser actuation system (TRAS) locks · General Electric CF6-80E1A1, CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3 and 2 more. Effective Dec 2, 2005
- [AD 2005-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-17-05): High pressure compressor rotor (HPCR) · General Electric CF6-80C2A1, CF6-80C2A2, CF6-80C2A3 and 25 more. Effective Sep 27, 2005
- [AD 2004-09-34](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-34): High Pressure Turbine (HPT) rotor Blades · General Electric CF6-80E1A1, CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3 and 1 more. Effective May 26, 2004
- [AD 2003-26-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-26-11): Pylon attachment bolts · General Electric CF6-80E1A2 and CF6-80E1A4. Effective Feb 5, 2004
- [AD 2002-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-25-08): High pressure compressor rotor · General Electric CF6-45A, CF6-45A2, CF6-50A and 40 more. Effective Jan 23, 2003
- [AD 2002-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-10-08): Fan Thrust Reverser · General Electric CF6-80E1A1, CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3 and 1 more. Effective Jun 27, 2002
- [AD 2002-06-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-06-07): Directional Pilot Valve (DPV) Assembly · General Electric CF6-80E1A1, CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3 and 1 more. Effective May 1, 2002

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2009-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-05-02) (historical): Drainless fuel manifold assemblies · General Electric CF6-80C2A1, CF6-80C2A2, CF6-80C2A3 and 26 more. Effective Mar 31, 2009
- [AD 2005-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-23-09) (historical): High pressure compressor (HPC) cases · General Electric CF6-80E1A1, CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3 and 2 more. Effective Nov 25, 2005
- [AD 2005-10-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-10-16) (historical): ECU digital interface unit (DIU) · General Electric CF6-80E1A1, CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3 and 1 more. Effective Jun 3, 2005
- [AD 2004-04-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-04-07) (historical): Stage 1 HPT rotor disks · General Electric CF6-80A, CF6-80A1, CF6-80A2 and 21 more. Effective Mar 12, 2004
- [AD 2002-07-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-07-12) (historical): Life Limits Section of Continued Airworthiness (ICA) - Selected Critical Life-limited Parts · General Electric CF6-80A, CF6-80A1, CF6-80A2 and 27 more. Effective May 15, 2002
- [AD 2002-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-04) (historical): High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Stage 2 (S2) Nozzle Guide Vane (NGV) · General Electric CF6-80E1A1, CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3 and 1 more. Effective Feb 14, 2002
- [AD 2000-08-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-08-12) (historical): Life-limited Parts · General Electric CF6-80A, CF6-80A1, CF6-80A2 and 10 more. Effective Oct 23, 2000
- [AD 2000-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-16-12) (historical): High Pressure Compressor Rotor Stage 3-9 Spools · General Electric CF6-45A, CF6-45A2, CF6-50A and 39 more. Effective Sep 5, 2000
- [AD 99-24-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-24-15) (historical): High Pressure Compressor Rotor (HPCR) Stage 3-9 Spools · General Electric CF6-45A, CF6-45A2, CF6-50A and 39 more. Effective Jan 28, 2000
- [AD 99-08-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-08-13) (historical): General Electric CF6-80A, CF6-80A1, CF6-80A2 and 26 more. Effective May 13, 1999

## Information bulletins (advisory) (5)

- [SAIB 2023-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2023-15): Falsified Forms from AOG Technics. Issued Dec 19, 2023
- [SAIB NE-16-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-15): Engine Starter. Issued Apr 4, 2016
- [SAIB NE-11-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-11-27): Fuel Injector Nozzle - CF6-80 Improperly Welded Fuel Nozzles. Issued Apr 5, 2011
- [SAIB NE-08-44](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-44): Engine Thrust Reverser  Transcowl Clevis Pin. Issued Sep 3, 2008
- [SAIB NE-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-07-01): Dual engine flameouts on twin engine airplanes. Issued Oct 12, 2006

## Registered aircraft (10)

- [N822NW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N822NW): [Delta Air Lines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELTA%20AIR%20LINES%20INC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 2015, S/N 1627
- [N823NW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N823NW): [Delta Air Lines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELTA%20AIR%20LINES%20INC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 2015, S/N 1628
- [N824NW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N824NW): [Delta Air Lines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELTA%20AIR%20LINES%20INC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 2015, S/N 1637
- [N825NW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N825NW): [Delta Air Lines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELTA%20AIR%20LINES%20INC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 2015, S/N 1679
- [N826NW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N826NW): [Delta Air Lines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELTA%20AIR%20LINES%20INC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 2016, S/N 1701
- [N827NW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N827NW): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 2016, S/N 1716
- [N828NW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N828NW): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 2016, S/N 1720
- [N829NW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N829NW): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 2016, S/N 1721
- [N830NW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N830NW): [Delta Air Lines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELTA%20AIR%20LINES%20INC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 2017, S/N 1769
- [N831NW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N831NW): [Delta Air Lines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELTA%20AIR%20LINES%20INC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 2017, S/N 1783

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 DCA27WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA27WA015), Oct 1, 2026: Airbus A330-302 (N827NW), Cassano Magnago, Italy

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## Service difficulty reports (26)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR DALA2026091405118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026091405118), Sep 14, 2026: ANTI-ICE VALVE. BROKEN. DIV - INTO JFK DUE TO RIGHT ENGINE ANTI-ICE VALVE FAULT. REPLACED ANTI-ICE VALVE. (9139158) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.
- [SDR DALA2026082504818](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026082504818), Aug 23, 2026: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. DIVERTED TO YYT DUE TO MULTIPLE LEFT ENGINE STALLS. FOUND METAL IN THE TAILPIPE. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE. OK FOR SERVICE. (8817440) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.
- [SDR DALA2026053003282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026053003282), May 30, 2026: VALVE. FAULTY. DIV - INTO JFK DUE TO DUAL ENG AIR BLEED FAULTS. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE HARNESS 4246KS, NR 2 ENGINE THERMOSTAT, TR PRESS SUPPLY VALVE AND PRV 4001HA. OPS AND FLIG
- [SDR DALA2026012600538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026012600538), Jan 25, 2026: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. ATO, AT 40 KTS DUE TO ENG THRUST LOSS/ABNORMAL BLEED ECAM MSG DURING TAKE-OFF ROLL. TSM COMPLETED WITH NO FINDINGS. (8453818)
- [SDR DALA2025071505301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025071505301), Jul 14, 2025: ECU. FAULTED. A/C 3331 - DE - DECLARED EMERGENCY DUE TO #2 FADEC FAULTS. REPLACED ECU AND ROTOR/STATOR ASSEMBLY. OPS AND LEAK CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR DALA2025031301961](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025031301961), Mar 9, 2025: COMPRESSOR WHEEL. DAMAGED. SHIP 3331 - ATB - PERFORMED AN AIR TURN BACK DUE TO LEFT ENGINE EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE COMPRESSOR STALLS ON CLIMB OUT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: DURING BORESCOPE INSPEC
- [SDR DALA2024072907525](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024072907525), Jul 28, 2024: STARTER. FAILED. SHIP 3330 - IFSD/DIV - DUE TO LEFT ENGINE IFSD AND DIV TO YVR FOR OIL LOSS EVENT. FOUND STARTER FAILED AND DAMAGED SEVERAL OIL TUBES. WILL REQUIRE GEARBOX TO BE
- [SDR DALA2024072907548](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024072907548), Jul 27, 2024: STARTER. BOUND. SHIP 3325 ON WALK AROUND AT GATE OBSERVED NBR 2 ENGINE ROTATING WITH STARTER ENGAGED. NO START VALVE INDICATION ON ECAM. STARTER JAMMED. CORRECTIVE ACTION: R/R 
- [SDR DALA2024072307428](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024072307428), Jul 22, 2024: ANTI-ICE VALVE. BINDING. DIV - INTO JFK DUE TO ENG 2 ANTI ICE VALVE CLOSED MSG WHEN SELECTED ON. CORRECTIVE ACTION: FORWARD TO MEL. THEN R/R ANTI-ICE VALVE PER A330 AMM 30-21. OPS CHECK
- [SDR DALA2024071507137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024071507137), Jul 14, 2024: OIL SYSTEM. LOW. SHIP 3322 ENG#1 AT 0.6QTS DUE STARTER INCIDENT. IFSD. CORRECTIVE ACTION: AFTER ALL REPAIRS MADE REFILLED OIL AND TEST RUN. OK FOR SERVICE. (6143673)
- [SDR DALA2024071507138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024071507138), Jul 14, 2024: SEAL. LEAKING. SHIP 3322 FOUND FUEL LEAK BETWEEN FUEL PUMP AND HEAT EXCHANGER ON ENGINE #1. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED SEAL BETWEEN FUEL/OIL HEAT EXCHANGER AND FUEL PUMP IAW 
- [SDR DALA2024071507142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024071507142), Jul 14, 2024: ENGINE. UNKNOWN. SHIP 3322 ENG#1 IFSD. PLS PERFORM AMM05-51-34-200-801-A. SUPPLEMENTAL WORK. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PERFORMED INSPECTION AFTER ENGINE WINDMILLING IAW A330 AMM 05-51-
- [SDR DALA2024071507148](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024071507148), Jul 13, 2024: TUBE. LEAKING. SHIP 3322 - IFSD/DE - 30 MINUTES REMAINING IN FLIGHT NOTED LEFT ENGINE LOSING OIL QUANTITY AND PRESSURE. SHUTDOWN ENGINE AT 8PSI INDICATING. CORRECTIVE ACTION: 
- [SDR DALA2023062305094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2023062305094), Jun 19, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. SHIP 3326 -DIV- FLIGHT DIVERTED TO SEA DUE TO MULTIPLE ENG 1 FAULTS ON ECAM. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED ECU TWICE NO HELP. SWAPPED ECU IDENT PLUG CHECKS OK. RE
- [SDR DALA2022080205318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2022080205318), Jul 28, 2022: ENGINE. FALSE INDICATION. SHIP 3331- ATO- DUE TO ENG THRUST LOSS & AIR ABNORMAL BLEED CONFIG MESSAGES. CORRECTIVE ACTION: T/S PER TSM & ALL FOUND NORMAL. NO FURTHER MESSAGE. (9263486)
- [SDR DALA2021091005352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2021091005352), Sep 10, 2021: SKIN. CORRODED. SHIP 3327 CORROSION SKIN AIR INTAKE LIP ON ENGINE 2. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR INSTRUCTION SECTION I AS PER A330 ERA 593986-14. (1942772)
- [SDR DALA2021091305441](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2021091305441), Sep 10, 2021: SKIN. PERFORATED. SHIP 3327 PERFORATION ON INTERNAL SKIN OUTBOARD FAN COWL LOC. FWD LOWER POSITION ON ENGINE 2. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPAIRED INTERNAL SKIN OUTBOARD FAN COWL LOC. F
- [SDR DALA2021091005351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2021091005351), Sep 9, 2021: SKIN. CORRODED. SHIP 3327 CORROSION SKIN AIR INTAKE LIP ON ENGINE 1. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR ON SKIN AIR INTAKE LIP AT ENGINE 1 AS PER ER/A #593806-14. (1
- [SDR DALA2021090105168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2021090105168), Aug 27, 2021: PILOT VALVE. FAULTED. SHIP 3323 -ATO- DUE TO NBR 2 ENG THRUST REVERSER FAULT. REPLACED T/R DIRECTIONAL PILOT VALVE AND PRESSURE SWITCH.
- [SDR DALA2021081804783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2021081804783), Aug 12, 2021: FAULT MESSAGE. FALSE ACTIVATION. SHIP 3323 -ATO- DUE TO NUMBER 2 THRUST REVERSER FAULT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: T/S. NO CURRENT FAULTS. REPLACED RELAY 4EG2 AND EIVMU 2. OPS TEST GOOD. (8006120)
- [SDR DALA2021031001368](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2021031001368), Mar 8, 2021: ENGINE. ODOR. SHIP 3325 FOUL DIRTY SOCK ODOR PRESENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: BOROSCOPED BOTH ENGINES FORWARD HPC BLADES AND VANES. SOME WETTING FOUND IN #1 ENGINE. REPLACED #1 EN
- [SDR DALA2020050402338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020050402338), May 2, 2020: O-RING. DAMAGED. AIRCRAFT 3329, HAD A BURNT OIL/VAPORS INTO AIR CONDITION SYSTEM ON TAKEOFF AND INITIAL CLIMB (DIRTY SOCK SMELL) AND AGAIN ON DESCENT BELOW 10,000 FEET. FOUND NB
- [SDR DALA2020022101334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020022101334), Feb 19, 2020: BEARING. LEAKING. A/C 3325 - DIV - TO BSB (BRASILIA) DUE TO RT ENGINE OIL QTY DROP. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THE METAL FOUND DURING D SUMP CHIP DETECTOR INSPECTION IS 17-4PH WHICH IS
- [SDR DALA2019040322152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2019040322152), Apr 1, 2019: CARBON SEAL. FAILED. DUE TO LOSING THE RIGHT ENGINE GENERATOR. APU PICKED UP THE BUSS AND QRH ALLOWS FOR THE FLIGHT TO CONTINUE WITH NO ETOPS RAMIFICATIONS BUT THE CREW DID NOT WANT
- [SDR SAJF2018100307051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SAJF2018100307051), Oct 1, 2018: SENSE LINE. BROKEN. WHEN AIRCRAFT B-18308 CLIMBS TO FL256, NR 2 ENGINE THRUST REDUCED TO IDLE, AND MSG ENG 2 STALL, APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AFTER, MSG ENG 2 FAIL, FLIGHT CREW PERF
- [SDR SAJF2016121405063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SAJF2016121405063), Dec 12, 2016: STARTER. FAILED. ENG NR 1 OIL LOSS DURING FLIGHT DUE TO NR 1 STARTER UNCONDITIONED FAILURE DAMAGING ENG OIL TUBE. ENG NR 1 SHUTDOWN BY FLIGHT CREW. AIRCRAFT LAND AWK. SIMILAR CA

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