AD 2012-16-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Division Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2012-16-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0079
FR Citation
77 FR 51459

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 front hubs could initiate a crack prior to the published life limit, leading to failure of the HPT stage 1 front hub and potentially causing an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Remove the affected HPT stage 1 front hubs from service using a drawdown plan. The drawdown schedule is specified in the AD and must be followed to ensure compliance.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified drawdown schedule outlined in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney Division PW4052, PW4152, PW4056, PW4156A, PW4060, PW4060A, PW4060C, PW4062, PW4062A, PW4158, PW4460, PW4462, PW4164, PW4164C, PW4164C/B, PW4168, and PW4168A turbofan engines with certain HPT stage 1 front hubs installed, as identified by part numbers and serial numbers in the referenced service bulletins.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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