AD 2009-10-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Models PW2037, PW2037(M), and PW2040 Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2009-10-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-1131
FR Citation
74 FR 22426

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney Models PW2037 Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Models PW2037, PW2037(M), and PW2040 Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Out-of-tolerance condition of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) 2nd stage hub blade slots, which could result in an uncontained release of turbine blades and blade retention lugs, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time optical comparator inspection (OCI) of the blade retention slots of the affected HPT 2nd stage hubs at the next HPT overhaul after the effective date of the AD.

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Compliance Time

Within the next HPT overhaul after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney models PW2037, PW2037(M), and PW2040 turbofan engines with HPT 2nd stage hubs that have previously been exposed to Pratt & Whitney cleaning procedure SPOP 10 or SPOP 9 or equivalent procedure.

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