AD 2018-23526

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2018-23526
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1206
FR Citation
83 FR 54229

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Loosening of the metering valve pilot valve (MVPV) end cap, leading to uncommanded high thrust events.

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Required Actions

Remove the MVPV within certain fuel control units (FCUs) and replace it with a part eligible for installation, which includes a tamper proof feature to secure the end plugs.

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Compliance Time

At the next FCU shop visit after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

All Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2037, PW2037M, and PW2040 turbofan engines.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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