Business · 19/08/2005

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 to address reports of fan mid shaft separation, leading to engine failure, by requiring the removal and replacement of specific seal assemblies in General Electric Company CF6-45A, CF6-50A, CF6-50C, and CF6-50E series turbofan engines.