AD 2001-03-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Models PW306A and PW306B Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2001-03-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NE-51-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 9029

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney Canada Models PW306A and PW306B Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Models PW306A and PW306B Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Premature cracking of compressor rotor 2nd, 3rd, and 4th stage drum assemblies and impellers, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Remove compressor rotor 2nd, 3rd, and 4th stage drum assemblies and impellers before exceeding their new life limits, and replace with serviceable parts.

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Compliance Time

Before exceeding the new life limits specified in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney Canada models PW306A and PW306B turbofan engines with specific compressor rotor drum assembly and impeller part numbers installed, including those on Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH 328-300 Jet and Israel Aircraft Industries, LTD. Galaxy airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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