AD 2012-22-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Division Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2012-22-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0546
FR Citation
77 FR 67763

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the 3rd stage low-pressure turbine (LPT) duct segments, which could lead to LPT rotor damage, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Remove from service 3rd stage LPT duct segments with part numbers 50N095, 50N095-001, 50N235, 50N235-001, 50N494-01, 50N494-001, 50N495-01, and 50N495-001 at the next piece-part exposure after the effective date. Do not install these part numbers into any engine after the effective date.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056, PW4060, PW4060A, PW4060C, PW4062, PW4062A, PW4152, PW4156, PW4156A, PW4158, PW4160, PW4460, PW4462, and PW4650 turbofan engines, including models with any dash number suffix, with 3rd stage LPT duct segments part numbers 50N095, 50N095-001, 50N235, 50N235-001, 50N494-01, 50N494-001, 50N495-01, or 50N495-001 installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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