- Holder
- General Electric Company
- Revision
- 11
- Revised
- June 10, 2013
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Engine
- Certification basis
- Part 21, Part 33, Part 34
- Models
- 5
- Registered
- 10 aircraft
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Models · 5
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| CF6-80E1A4 | Formerly General Electric Aircraft Engines | |
| CF6-80E1A2 | Formerly General Electric Aircraft Engines | |
| CF6-80E1A1 | Formerly General Electric Aircraft Engines | |
| CF6-80E1A4/B | Formerly General Electric Aircraft Engines | |
| CF6-80E1A3 | Formerly General Electric Aircraft Engines |
Airworthiness directives · 34
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET E41NE
TCDS NUMBER E41NE
REVISION: 11
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
MODELS: CF6-80E1A1 CF6-80E1A4 CF6-80E1A4/B
CF6-80E1A2 CF6-80E1A3
June 10, 2013
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate Number E41NE) and other
approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Administration, meet the minimum standards for use in certificated aircraft in accordance with
pertinent aircraft data sheets and applicable portions of the Federal Aviation Regulations, provided they are installed, operated, and maintained as
prescribed by the approved manufacturer's manuals and other approved instructions.
TYPE CERTIFICATE (TC) HOLDER: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
AIRCRAFT ENGINE GROUP
1 NEUMANN WAY
CINCINNATI, OH 45215-6301
I. MODELS CF6-80E1A1 CF6-80E1A2 CF6-80E1A4 CF6-80E1A3 CF6-80E1A4/B
TYPE Dual rotor, axial flow, annular combustor, high bypass turbofan. The 14-stage high pressure
compressor is driven by a 2-stage high pressure turbine and the integrated fan and low pressure
compressor are driven by a 5-stage low pressure turbine.
RATINGS (See NOTE 5)
Maximum continuous at sea
level, static thrust, lb
Takeoff (5 min) at sea level,
static thrust, lb (See NOTE 18)
Flat rating ambient
temperature
Takeoff
Maximum continuous
COMPONENTS (GE P/N)
Hydromechanical Control Unit
Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
GE P/N (See NOTE 17)
ECU Rating Plug, GE P/N
Main Fuel Pump, GE P/N
58,020
63,290
86°F(30°C)
77°F(25°C)
1521M74
1799M99
1851M74
1851M80
1960M84
2043M29
1753M83P35
1752M18
60,400
64,530
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
1753M83P44
- -
- -
66,870
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
1753M83P25
- -
- -
68,530
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
1753M83P60
- -
- -
68,530
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
1753M83P54
- -
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS (in)
Length (Fan spinner to outer
LPT flange face)
Width (maximum envelope)
Height (maximum envelope)
168.41
114.13
113.13
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
WEIGHT (DRY) (lb)
Includes all basic engine
accessories, and optional
equipment as listed in the
manufacturer's engine
specifications.
11,225
- -
- -
- -
- -
CENTER OF GRAVITY (in)
(Engine only)
Station
Waterline
Buttline
218.80±2.0
98.70±1.0
99.80±1.0
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- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
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FUEL See NOTE 7
OIL See NOTE 14
CERTIFICATION BASIS
CF6-80E1A1/A2
CF6-80E1A4; A3; A4/B
Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 33, effective February 1, 1965,
Amendments 33-1 through 33-12, inclusive.
14 CFR part 33, effective February 1, 1965, Amendments 33-1 through 33-12,
inclusive and Section 33.28, Amendment 33-15.
All CF6 engines approved under TYPE CERTIFICATE NO. E41NE comply with the
fuel venting emissions and exhaust emissions requirements of Special FAR No. 27-5.
The following models comply with 14 CFR part 34, amendment 5, effective December
31, 2012. See NOTE 21 for detailed summary of the certification basis for fuel venting
and exhaust emissions: CF6-80E1A1, CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3, CF6-80E1A4 and
CF6-80E1A4/B.
TYPE CERTIFICATE E41NE
MODELS APPLICATION DATE ISSUED/AMENDED
CF6-80E1A1 September 7, 1989 May 25, 1993
CF6-80E1A2 September 7, 1989 May 25, 1993
CF6-80E1A4 May 18, 1994 July 18, 1997
CF6-80E1A3 July 26, 1999 June, 27, 2001
CF6-80E1A4/B November 20, 2003 April 29, 2004
PRODUCTION BASIS Production Certificate No. 108 for engines produced by the General Electric Company
in the United States.
In addition, CF6-80E1 series engines and parts thereof produced in Europe are
eligible in accordance with the following:
Societe National d'Etude et de Construction de Moteurs d'Aviation (SNECMA)
• Production agreement No. 6.3592 between General Electric and SNECMA dated
April19, 1983, for complete engines and modules.
• Identification plates for CF6-80E1A1, CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3, CF6-80E1A4,
and CF6-80E1A4/B engines manufactured by SNECMA shall contain the
following information:
1. Manufacturer (SNECMA, France)
2. Model
3. Serial number (Numbers 811-XXX are assigned to engines
manufactured by SNECMA)
4. Type Certificate Number E41NE
5. Import Type Certificate No. M-IM.
Each individually imported engine must be accompanied by an airworthiness approval
tag, JAA Form F1, issued by SNECMA on behalf of Direction Generale de l'Aviation
Civile (DGAC) under production certificate number P03 or a "Certificate de
Navigabilite pour Exportation" delivered by the DGAC.
Note, effective September 28, 2004, any of these engine models and parts thereof
would be produced under European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Production
Certificate FR.21G.0007. To be considered for installation on aircraft registered in the
United States, each individually imported engine or parts thereof produced under
EASA Production Certificate FR.21G.0007 must be accompanied by an EASA
airworthiness approval certificate (EASA Form 1 – Authorized Release Certificate)
issued by SNECMA under authority of the EASA Production Certificate and attached
to each item or invoice covering a shipment of similar items (Ref. 14 CFR 21.502).
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NOTE 4. ACCESSORY DRIVE PROVISIONS
CF6-80E1A1;A2;A4;A3;A4/B
DRIVE PAD
Rotation
Facing
Gearbox Pad
Gear Ratio
To
Core Speed
Horsepower
Continuous
Pad Rating
Shear
Torque
Static
Overhung
Moment
Starter CCW1 0.9564 8,4002 16,800 2 400 2
949.073 1898.1 3 45.2 3
IDG CCW 0.8026 215 hp 10,5942 2,000 2
(160.3 kw) 11973 226.0 3
Hydraulic Pump (Two) CCW 0.378 42 hp 5,0002 400 2
(31.3 kw) 565.03 45.2 3
IDG Overload Limits a. 135 KVA electr ical load (234.9 hp) 3750 lb-in. (424 N-m) for 5 minutes in the
accessory gearbox life.
b. 180KVA electrical load (313.2 hp) 5000 lb-in. (565 N-m) for 5 seconds in the
accessory gearbox life.
1. Counterclockwise
2. Torque, lb-in
3. Torque, N-m
NOTES
NOTE 1. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE ENGINE ROTOR SPEEDS
CF6-80E1 (all Models)
Low pressure rotor (N1) 3,835 (115.5%)
High pressure rotor (N2) 11,105 (113.0%)
NOTE 2. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE TEMPERATURES
Turbine exhaust gas temperature (T49) Indicated
Takeoff (5 min.) 1787 °F (975°C) (See NOTE 10)
Maximum Continuous 1724 °F (940°C) (See NOTE 10)
Starting (max. transient for 40 sec.) 1598 °F (870°C)
Starting (ground)(max. - no time limit) 1382 °F (750°C)
Refer to CF6-80E1 Operating Instruction GEK 99382 for time temperature envelope.
Oil (all models)
Continuous operation 320 °F (160°C)
Transient (15 minutes max) 347 °F (175°C)
NOTE 3. FUEL AND OIL PRESSURE LIMITS
FUEL PRESSURE LIMITS AT ENGINE PUMP INLET
GROUND STARTING, AIR STARTING, AND OPERATION
Extends from a minimum fuel pressure of greater than or equal to 5.0 psi (34.5 kPa, absolute) above the
true vapor fuel pressure to a maximum of 68 psig (468 kPa gage) (relative to the atmosphere) with
vapor/liquid ratio of zero at all conditions.
OIL PRESSURE LIMITS
LOW PRESSURE 10.0 psid (69 kPa) minimum
15.0 psid (103.4 kPa diff.) at 55% N2
35.0 psid (241.5 kPa diff.) at 110% N2
During negative-g operation only, it is permissible to operate below minimum oil pressure (10 psid
indicated) for a maximum of 30 seconds. See CF6-80E1 Operating Instruction, GEK 99382, Section 6.
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NOTE 5. Engine Ratings are defined under the following conditions:
CF6-80E1 (all models)
a. Fan inlet air at 59°F and 29.92 in HG abs., zero humidity.
b. Ideal engine inlet (100% bellmouth recovery).
c. No external bleed or accessory drive power for aircraft accessories.
d. Turbine temperature and engine rotor speed limits not exceeded.
Along with the following flight exhaust system definition:
CF6-80E1A1;A2;A4;A3;A4/B
ES-CF6-4GXX
NOTE 6. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE AIR BLEED EXTRACTION
BLEED LOCATION
CF6-80E1
ALL MODELS
(Percent)
Stage 8, Compressor airflow, normal
Stage 11
Compressor Discharge
Steady State at Takeoff Rating
Steady State at or below maximum continuous
Acceleration above 80% N2
Steady State or Acceleration
Operation at 80% N2 or below
7.2
1.5
5.0
10.0
7.0
10.0
NOTE 7. FUEL
Eligible fuels must conform to GE Specification D50TF2. The latest revision of the specification
will apply.
NOTE 8. Engine Part Life Limits and Mandatory Inspections are published in the Airworthiness Limitations
section of CF6-80E1 Engine Manual, GEK 99376.
NOTE 9. Power setting, power checks and control of engi ne thrust output in all operations is to be based
on GE charts referring to Fan Speed (N1). Speed sensors are included in the engine assembly
for this purpose.
NOTE 10. The indicated (cockpit) Takeoff and Ma ximum Continuous EGT Redline values for CF6-80E1
engine models correspond to actual (measured) gas path temperature based on correction
(shunt) values established for each engine model. These corrections, shown in the table below,
are made in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and controlled by the installed Rating Plug. The
engine configuration input to the ECU is controlled by the installed Identification Plug.
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MODELS CF6-80E1A1/A2
CF6-80E1A2
Post SB 72-
1861, 73-00422,
and 73-00433
CF6-80E1A4
CF6-80E1A4
Post SB 73-
00422 and SB
73-00433
CF6-80E1A4
SB 73-00734 CF6-80E1A3 CF6-80E1A4/B
Takeoff EGT Correction
(Shunt) Values:
60°C 75 °C 70 °C 75 °C 85 °C 85 °C 85 °C
EGT Redline Values
Takeoff
Indicated 1787°F (975°C) - - - - - - - - - - - -
Actual 1895°F (1035°C) 1922°F (1050°C) 1913°F (1045°C) 1922°F (1050°C) 1940°F (1060°C) 1940°F (1060°C) 1940°F (1060°C)
Max,
Continuous
Indicated 1724°F (940°C) - - - - - - - - - - - -
Actual 1828°F (998°C) - - - - - - 1855°F (1013°C) 1855°F (1013°C) 1855°F (1013°C)
1. SB 72-0186 introduced the R88DT HPTR to the CF6-80E1A2 engine model. The R88DT HPTR configuration includes
enhanced blades (Stage 1 HPT blades with TBC and Stage 2 HPT blades of DSR 142 material).
2. SB 73-0042 introduced ECU software E.1.L to the CF6-80E1A2 and CF6-80E1A4 engine models.
3. SB 73-0043 introduced Identification Plugs associated with ECU software version E.1.L to the CF6-80E1A2 and CF6-80E1A4
engine models.
4. SB 73-0073 identifies appropriate CF6-80E1A3 capable hardware and the Identification Plugs associated with ECU software
version E.1.O for the CF6-80E1A4 engine model.
NOTE 11. For inflight operation during ic ing conditions, the minimum idle permissible corresponds to N2 (core) = 6,555 rpm.
NOTE 12. The engine manufacturer supplies the engine assembled EBU, the exhaust system, and engine attach
fittings for the CF6-80E1A1, A2, A4, A3, and A4/B engines. The components, approved for installation on
CF6-80E1 (all models) in accordance with 14 CFR part 33, are defined in the engine model lists for the
CF6-80E1A1, A2, A4, A3, and A4/B.
Major components included are:
SYSTEM KIT NUMBER
Exhaust ES-CF6-4GXX
Pneumatic 277-1475
Starter 277-1650
Fuel supply 277-1450
Aft mount 683L241G01 (upper beam)
683L239G01 (lower beam)
NOTE 13. Overhaul of CF6-80E1 (all models) engine components is not authorized until component manuals
become available. In the interim, components utilizing new part tolerances may be provided by the
manufacturer.
NOTE 14. OIL: Oil synthetic type conforming to GE Specification D50FT1. GE Service Bulletin 79-0001 lists
approved oils and applicable restrictions.
NOTE 15. Deleted.
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NOTE 16. Criteria pertaining to the dispatch and maint enance requirements for engine control systems are specified
in Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Engine Manual GE Document No. GEK 99376, which define
the various configurations and maximum operating intervals.
NOTE 17. THESE MODELS INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
SERIES CF6-80E1
CF6-80E1A1
CF6-80E1A2
CF6-80E1A4
CF6-80E1A3
CF6-80E1A4/B
CHARACTERISTICS
Basic Model
Same as CF6-80E1A1except higher takeoff thrust rating. Corresponding
Rating Plug change.
For CF6-80E1A2 engine with the R88DT HPTR (Post SB 72-0186), actual
EGT redline is 1050°C (See Note 10). Corresponding Electronic Control Unit
(ECU) software (Post SB 73-0042) and Identification Plug (Post SB 73-0043)
changes.
Same as CF6-80E1A1/A2 baseline except higher takeoff thrust rating and
actual EGT redline increased 1045
o
C (See Note 10). Includes forged mount.
Corresponding Rating Plug and Identification Plug changes.
For CF6-80E1A4 engines ECU Software Version E.1.L or later (Post
SB 73-0042), actual EGT redline is increased to 1050
o
C (See Note 10).
Corresponding Identification Plug (Post SB 73-0043) changes.
For CF6-80E1A4 engines with ECU Software Version E.1.O or later (Post
SB 73-0091) and specific hardware identified in SB 73-0073, actual takeoff
EGT redline is increased to 1060
o
C (See Note 10). Includes the R88DT
HPT, R80 Stage 1 low pressure turbine nozzle, and other minor engine
changes. Corresponding Identification Plug (Post SB 73-0073) changes.
Same as CF6-80E1A4 except higher takeoff thrust rating and actual EGT
redline increased to 1060°C (See Note 10). Includes the R88DT HPT and
new Stage 1 low pressure turbine nozzle. Corresponding ECU software
version, Rating Plug, and Identification Plug changes per SB 72-0134.
Same as CF6-80E1A3 with same takeoff thrust rating and actual EGT
redline of 1060°C (See Note 10). Corresponding ECU software version,
Rating Plug, and Identification Plug changes per SB 72-0134.
NOTE 18. The normal 5 minute takeoff rating may be extended to 10 minutes for engine out contingency.
NOTE 19. Engine Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA’s) are not complete.
Aircraft with the CF6-80E1A1 engine model installed are not eligible for an airworthiness certificate until
the ICA’s are complete and accepted by the FAA Engine Certification Office.
NOTE 20. Removed.
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NOTE 21. The following emissions standards promulgated in 14 CFR part 34, amendment 5, effective December 31,
2012, and 40 CFR part 87, effective July 18, 2012, have been complied with for: CF6-80E1A1,
CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3, CF6-80E1A4 and CF6-80E1A4/B.
Fuel Venting Emission Standards: 14 CFR 34.10(a) and 34.11; in addition, 40 CFR 87.10(a) and 87.11.
Smoke Number (SN) Emission Standards: 14 CFR 34.21(e)(2); in addition, 40 CFR 87.23(c)(1).
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emission Standards: 14 CFR 34.21(d)(1)(ii); in addition, 40 CFR 87.23(c)(1).
Hydrocarbons (HC) Emission Standards: 14 CFR 34.21(d)(1)(i); in addition, 40 CFR 87.23(c)(1).
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) Emission Standards: 14 CFR 34.23(a)(2); in addition, 40 CFR 87.23(c)(2).
In addition to the FAA’s finding of compliance based on the certification requirements defined in this
TCDS, the engine manufacturer has declared that the ICAO emissions standards identified in Annex 16,
Volume II, Third Edition, Part III, Chapter 2, Section 2.2.2 for SN, Section 2.3.2 for CO and HC, Section
2.3.2.d.3 for NOx (also known as CAEP/6), and Part II Chapter 2 for fuel venting have also been
demonstrated.
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