✈️New FAA Airworthiness Directive for GE CF6-80E1A2 and A3 Engines
Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Engines
Summary
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) Model CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3, CF6-80E1A4, and CF6-80E1A4/B engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a manufacturer investigation that revealed certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 and HPT stage 2 disks were manufactured from powder metal material suspected to contain iron inclusion. This proposed AD would require replacement of affected HPT stage 1 and HPT stage 2 disks with parts eligible for installation. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The proposed airworthiness directive (AD) requires business operators of affected General Electric engines to replace specific high-pressure turbine disks, incurring compliance costs estimated at over $1.2 million. This represents a significant financial and operational impact for entities reliant on these aircraft engines.