AD 2015-12-10

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Division Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2015-12-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-0266
FR Citation
80 FR 35191

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Reports of cracks in the high-pressure compressor (HPC) 7th stage integrally bladed (IB) rotor aft integral arm, which could lead to rotor fractures and uncontained engine failure.

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Required Actions

Initial and repetitive borescope inspections (BSIs) of the HPC 7th stage IB rotor for cracks. Replace the HPC 7th stage IB rotor if cracks are detected. At the next shop visit, replace the HPC 7th stage IB rotor and remove silver-plated nuts, replacing them with non-silver-plated nuts.

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Compliance Time

Within 180 cycles after the effective date or within 6,500 cycles accumulated on the HPC 7th stage IB rotor, whichever occurs later. Repetitive inspections every 1,000 cycles thereafter.

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Affected Aircraft

All Pratt & Whitney Division PW6122A and PW6124A turbofan engines with HPC 7th stage IB rotor, part number 5495637.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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