AD 2021-20-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2021-20-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0515
FR Citation
86 FR 52600

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The HPT 1st-stage hub and HPT rotor 1st-stage blade retaining plate fail to meet the published life-cycle limits for each part.

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Required Actions

Remove the affected part, as applicable, and replace with a part eligible for installation. For PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521G-3, PW1521GA, PW1524G, and PW1524G-3 model turbofan engines, the affected part must be replaced before the affected part exceeds 4,700 CSN, or at the next engine shop visit after accumulating 4,700 CSN, whichever occurs first.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

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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 with a high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage hub, part number (P/N) 30G5701, or an HPT rotor 1st-stage blade retaining plate, P/N 30G1692, installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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