General Electric Company (GE) Issues Airworthiness Directive for CF6-45 Series and CF6-50 Series Turbofan Engines

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted a new airworthiness directive requiring fluorescent penetrant inspection of low-pressure turbine rotor stage 3 disks at every shop visit, following seven reports of uncontained failures and eight reports of cracked disks, to prevent engine separation and potential damage to the airplane.