AD 2009-04-02

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

AD Number
2009-04-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-29110
FR Citation
74 FR 7304

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Uncontained failure of the front turbine hub, part number 53L601, resulting in in-flight engine shutdown and possible damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Remove front turbine hub, P/N 53L601 (part of assembly P/N 53L121), from service and install a serviceable front turbine hub. The removal schedule depends on the cycles-since-new (CSN) of the hub as of the effective date of the AD.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified compliance times based on the cycles-since-new (CSN) of the front turbine hub as of the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney PW4090 and PW4090-3 turbofan engines with front turbine hub, part number 53L601 (part of assembly P/N 53L121), installed. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Boeing 777-200 series and 777-300 series airplanes.

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