AD 2008-24-13

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series 94-Inch Fan Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2008-24-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0589
FR Citation
73 FR 73782

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series 94-Inch Fan Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series 94-Inch Fan Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Defective EEC pulse width modulator (PWM) microcircuits can cause uncommanded engine in-flight shutdowns, leading to loss of thrust.

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Required Actions

Inspect all EEC-131 model electronic engine controls (EECs) visually. Identify, categorize by group number, mark, and replace EECs using a fleet management plan. Group 4 EECs are exempt from scheduled replacement requirements.

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Compliance Time

Within cycles in service from the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney PW4052, PW4056, PW4060, PW4062, PW4152, PW4156A, PW4158, PW4460, and PW4462 turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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