AD 59-10-09

final rule
Data completeness: 60%

PRATT & WHITNEY Model Wasp JT3C-6 Engines

AD Number
59-10-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT3C-6 PRATT & WHITNEY Model Wasp JT3C-6 Engines

Unsafe Condition

Third-stage turbine blade failures due to use of P/N 271303 blades prior to change J-3 and P/N 371603 blades prior to change C-3.

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Required Actions

Replace P/N 271303 blades prior to change J-3 and P/N 371603 blades prior to change C-3 within 300 hours of blade operating time. Blades with P/N 271303 change J-3 or later and P/N 371603 change C-3 or later do not require replacement.

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Compliance Time

within 300 hours of blade operating time

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney Model Wasp JT3C-6 Engines prior to serial numbers P630735B (excluding specified ranges) and P630742D (excluding specified serial numbers)

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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