Service difficulty report · Turbine

Difficulty date
May 3, 2000
Submitted
June 1, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Ge CF6*
Part
Turbine
Part number
FABT8851
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Stacking Bolts
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

CF6-6 ENGINE 451-327 WAS PULLED FOR OVERHAUL AT GE. FOUND TO BE MISSING THE LOCKWIRES FROM THE STACKING BOLTS TO THE TURBINE IN EACH OF 8 POSITIONS. SUBMITTER STATED FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND STACKING CALCULATION ERROR ON THIS AND 26 OTHER CF6-6 TMF ASSEMBLIES. (X)