Regulation & law · 26/10/1999

General Electric Company Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for CF6-80C2 Series Turbofan Engines

The General Electric Company has proposed a new airworthiness directive to remove fan mid shafts from service and replace them with serviceable parts on CF6-80C2 series turbofan engines, following recent component test data that highlights the risk of fan mid shaft failure, which could lead to uncontained engine failure and aircraft damage.