AD 2015-21-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2015-21-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-0869
FR Citation
80 FR 64312

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Crack finds in the 6th stage low-pressure turbine (LPT) disk could lead to failure, uncontained disk release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Remove from service 6th stage LPT disks with serial numbers listed in PW Service Bulletin No. PW4G-100-72-252 during the next LPT shop visit after the effective date.

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Compliance Time

At the next LPT shop visit after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney PW4164, PW4168, PW4168A, PW4164-1D, PW4168-1D, PW4168A-1D, and PW4170 turbofan engines with 6th stage LPT disks, part number 50N886, installed.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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