AD 71-24-05

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

PRATT & WHITNEY Model JT12A and JFTD12A Series Engines

AD Number
71-24-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JFTD12A-4A (T73P-1) PRATT & WHITNEY Model JT12A and JFTD12A Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JFTD12A-5A (T73-P-700) PRATT & WHITNEY Model JT12A and JFTD12A Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT12A-6 PRATT & WHITNEY Model JT12A and JFTD12A Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT12A-6A PRATT & WHITNEY Model JT12A and JFTD12A Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT12A-8 PRATT & WHITNEY Model JT12A and JFTD12A Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Compressor rotor disc failure as a result of reduced life from traces of lead.

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Required Actions

Remove from service listed compressor rotor discs prior to reaching the revised life limit or within the next 30 cycles in service after the specified dates (November 26, 1971 or December 10, 1973), whichever comes later.

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Compliance Time

Prior to reaching the revised life limit or within the next 30 cycles in service after the specified dates (November 26, 1971 or December 10, 1973), whichever comes later.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney Division JFTD12A-4A (T73P-1), JFTD12A-5A (T73-P-700), JT12A-6, JT12A-6A, JT12A-8 engines with compressor rotor discs listed in Service Bulletin No. 3421 (dated August 4, 1971) and Revision No. 3 (dated December 10, 1973).

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