AD 2007-04-26

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2007-04-26
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24034
FR Citation
72 FR 8263

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney PW4077D Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Engines reassembled with previously used high pressure compressor (HPC) exit brush seal packs and new or refurbished HPC exit diffuser air seal lands may experience uncontained engine failure, damage to the airplane, and injury to passengers.

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Required Actions

Replace the HPC exit inner and outer brush seal packs with new brush seal packs, using either original equipment manufactured (OEM) parts or FAA-approved part manufacturer approval (PMA) parts. This AD also applies to engines reassembled with PMA HPC exit inner and/or outer brush seal packs.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 turbofan engines reassembled with previously used HPC exit brush seal packs and new or refurbished HPC exit diffuser air seal lands, or with PMA HPC exit inner and/or outer brush seal packs.

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