Regulation & law · 11/10/2007

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for GE CF6-80C2A5F Turbofan Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring the removal of previous software versions from GE CF6-80C2A5F turbofan engines installed on Airbus A300F4-605R airplanes to minimize the risk of engine flameout events caused by ice accretion and shedding during flight.