AD 2020-25-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Division Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2020-25-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0542
FR Citation
85 FR 79408

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

damaged or failed 3rd stage LPT duct segments on PW engines with the Talon IIB outer combustion chamber assembly configuration installed, resulting in engine surges, in-flight shutdowns, diversions, and air turnbacks.

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Required Actions

Removing and replacing certain 3rd stage LPT duct segments at the next HPT overhaul.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) PW4164, PW4164-1D, PW4168, PW4168-1D, PW4168A, PW4168A-1D, and PW4170 model turbofan engines with a certain outer combustion chamber assembly and 3rd stage LPT duct segments installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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