Business · 27/10/2004

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for General Electric CF6-45A, CF6-50A, CF6-50C, and CF6-50E Turbofan Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) to inspect and potentially replace stage 1 low pressure turbine blades in General Electric CF6-45A, CF6-50A, CF6-50C, and CF6-50E series turbofan engines due to reported stud failures and updated analysis, in order to prevent uncontained engine failures and potential damage to the airplane.