Regulation & law · 13/12/2006Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for GE CF6-80C2 Turbofan Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80C2 turbofan engines, requiring replacement of certain parts due to cracks discovered during a fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI). The proposed AD aims to prevent engine separation from the airplane.