AD 2021-17-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2021-17-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0447
FR Citation
86 FR 46111

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

reports of cracks in the high-pressure compressor (HPC) rotor shaft that resulted in in-flight shutdowns and unscheduled engine removals

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Required Actions

remove HPC front hub and HPC rotor shaft from service and replace each part with a part eligible for installation

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Compliance Time

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

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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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