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AD/CF6/22 - Fuel Manifold Inspection and Replacement

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What this does: This is a mandatory aviation safety order requiring inspection and replacement of fuel manifolds on General Electric CF6-80 C2 series jet engines.

Who it affects: Airlines and aircraft operators using planes with these specific engines, plus the maintenance engineers who service them.

Why it matters: Cracks in fuel manifold weld joints can cause fuel to leak, creating a serious risk of engine fires. This directive prevents accidents by forcing operators to check for and fix these defects.

What must be done:

Inspect: Examine fuel manifolds for weld joint failures
Replace: Install new manifolds where defects are found
Follow technical specs: Use the specific procedures set out in US Federal Aviation Administration Directive 91-20-02 and General Electric Service Bulletins 73-115 and 73-114
Comply by: 17 September 1992

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 106 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/CF6/22 Fuel Manifold Inspection and Replacement 10/92

Applicability: CF6-80 C2 Series Engines.

Requirement: Inspect and replace fuel manifolds in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 91-20-02.

Note: General Electric Service Bulletins 73-115 Revision 1 and 73-114 Revision 2 refer.

Compliance: As specified in the Requirement Document with an effective date of 17 September 1992.

Background: Inspection and replacement of some fuel manifolds is required to detect and prevent fuel leaks. The FAA AD was prompted by a reported failure of a fuel manifold weld joint. Failure could result in an engine fire.

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