AD 90-15-11

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT9D-7R4D1, -7R4E1, and -7R4H1 Series Engines

AD Number
90-15-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
89-ANE-33-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D1 PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT9D-7R4D1, -7R4E1, and -7R4H1 Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4E1 PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT9D-7R4D1, -7R4E1, and -7R4H1 Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4H1 PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT9D-7R4D1, -7R4E1, and -7R4H1 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Engine overtemperature, loss of power, or engine inflight shutdown due to fuel control unit deceleration schedule, 3.0 bleed valve cylinder, and engine vane and bleed control issues.

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Required Actions

Adjust fuel control unit deceleration schedule and reidentify FCU; modify 3.0 bleed valve cylinder; inspect 3.0 bleed valve linkages and remove engines with worn linkages before 5 cycles; adjust EVBC to specified EPR bleed trims; incorporate EVBC and FCU modifications; install 3.0 bleed dampers at next shop visit; restore first stage compressor blades at fan module overhauls.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 calendar days or 150 flight cycles (whichever occurs first) after the effective date for initial adjustments; within 60 calendar days or 300 flight cycles for EVBC adjustments; within one year for EVBC and FCU modifications; at next shop visit for 3.0 bleed dampers; at every fan module overhaul for compressor blade restoration.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4D1, -7R4E1, and -7R4H1 series engines installed on Airbus Industries A300/A310 aircraft.

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