AD 2012-13-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2012-13-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-1095
FR Citation
77 FR 42424

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Cracked 15th stage high-pressure compressor (HPC) disks could result in a failure of the disk, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Remove 15th stage HPC disks with 9,865 or fewer cycles since new (CSN) before accumulating 12,000 CSN. For disks with more than 9,865 CSN, either remove the disk within 2,135 cycles-in-service (CIS) after the AD's effective date or perform a borescope inspection (BSI) or eddy current inspection (ECI) of the disk outer rim front rail according to specified schedules. If a crack is detected, remove the disk from service before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless already done.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney Division PW4074 and PW4077 turbofan engines with 15th stage HPC disks, part number 55H615, installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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