AD 2002-12-06

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2000 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2002-12-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 98-ANE-61-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 40143

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2000 Series Turbofan Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2000 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Uncontained failures of critical rotating engine parts in Pratt & Whitney PW2000 series turbofan engines.

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Required Actions

Revise the engine manufacturer's Time Limits section (TLS) to include enhanced inspection of selected critical life-limited parts at each piece-part exposure. Modify the airworthiness limitations section of the manufacturer's manual and the air carrier's approved continuous airworthiness maintenance program to incorporate additional inspection requirements.

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Compliance Time

Not specified in the provided text.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney PW2000 series turbofan engines, as specified in the existing AD being superseded.

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