AD 2002-07-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2002-07-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NE-16-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 16994

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4 Series Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Uncontained failure of the low pressure turbine (LPT) 5th stage disk due to incomplete blend repairs.

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Required Actions

Inspect LPT 5th stage disks for evidence of blend repairs and mechanical damage. Replace affected disks based on the extent of repairs and damage.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4 series turbofan engines.

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