Business · 08/09/1995
General Electric Company CF6 Series Turbofan Engines: New Airworthiness Directive Issued to Address Cracked Side Links
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring General Electric Company (GE) CF6-45/-50 series turbofan engines to undergo initial and repetitive on-wing visual inspections for cracked side links, as well as replacement of affected components and shop-level refurbishment of side links to prevent engine failure and separation.