AD 2005-18-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Pratt & Whitney | PW2000 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW2000 Series Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Uncontained failures of critical rotating engine parts due to undetected conditions in life-limited parts.
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Required Actions
Revise the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the manufacturer's manual and the air carrier's approved continuous airworthiness maintenance program to incorporate additional inspection requirements, including eddy current inspection of selected critical life-limited parts.
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Compliance Time
Within 180 days of the effective date (February 28, 2006).
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Affected Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney PW2000 series turbofan engines, excluding PW2240 and PW2337 series engine models.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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