AD 2021-14-06

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2021-14-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0191
FR Citation
86 FR 36061

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the low-pressure compressor (LPC) rotor 1 (R1) due to cracking, leading to in-flight shutdowns.

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Required Actions

Perform initial and repetitive borescope inspections (BSIs) of the LPC R1 for damage and cracks, and replace the LPC R1 if necessary. Replace or modify the electronic engine control (EEC) to incorporate EEC FADEC software version V2.11.10.4 or V9.5.6.7. Perform a BSI of the LPC R1 after installation of the updated EEC FADEC software if certain Onboard Maintenance Message fault codes are displayed and meet specified criteria.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521G-3, PW1521GA, PW1524G, PW1524G-3, PW1525G, PW1525G-3, PW1919G, PW1921G, PW1922G, PW1923G, and PW1923G-A model turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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