AD 2014-05-32

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2014-05-32
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0740
FR Citation
79 FR 17856

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Rupture of the diffuser-to-high-pressure turbine (HPT) case flange, which could lead to uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time eddy current inspection (ECI) of affected engines with certain diffuser and HPT cases installed. Conduct a fluorescent-penetrant inspection (FPI) of the diffuser case rear flange and HPT case front flange. Revise the approved maintenance program (CAMP) to include diffuser and HPT case inspections as an optional terminating action.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney PW2037, PW2037D, PW2037M, PW2040, PW2040D, PW2043, PW2146, PW2240, PW2337, PW2643, and F117-PW-100 turbofan engines with certain diffuser and HPT cases installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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