AD 2005-25-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Pratt & Whitney | PW4000 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the Time Limits Section (TLS) of the Engine Manuals for specified PW4000 series engines to include eddy current inspections for front compressor hubs. Revise the approved continuous airworthiness maintenance program for air carriers to add these inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series turbofan engines, including models PW4050, PW4052, PW4056, PW4060, PW4060A, PW4060C, PW4062, PW4062A, PW4152, PW4156, PW4156A, PW4158, PW4160, PW4460, PW4462, PW4650, PW4164, PW4168, PW4168A, PW4074, PW4074D, PW4077, PW4077D, PW4084, PW4084D, PW4090, PW4090-3, PW4090D, and PW4098. These engines are installed on but not limited to Airbus A300, A310, A330 series, Boeing 747, 767, 777 series, and McDonnell Douglas MD-11 series airplanes.
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