AD 2004-20-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-36A and PT6B-36B Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2004-20-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19170
FR Citation
69 FR 58824

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-36A and PT6B-36B Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-36A and PT6B-36B Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Compressor rear hub, part number 3018111, exceeding the published life limit due to incorrect life limit calculation in a PWC Service Bulletin.

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Required Actions

Review and correct, if necessary, the critical part record for compressor rear hubs, P/N 3018111. Remove compressor rear hubs from service that exceed the published part life limit before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-36A and PT6B-36B turboshaft engines with compressor rear hubs, part number 3018111 installed. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Sikorsky S-76B helicopters.

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