AD 91-03-03

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT9D-7R4 Series Engines,

AD Number
91-03-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
88-ANE-37
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT9D-7R4 Series Engines,
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D1 PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT9D-7R4 Series Engines,
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4E PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT9D-7R4 Series Engines,
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4E1 PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT9D-7R4 Series Engines,
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4E4 PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT9D-7R4 Series Engines,
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4G2 PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT9D-7R4 Series Engines,
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4H1 PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT9D-7R4 Series Engines,

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the high pressure compressor (HPC) turbine driveshaft, Part Numbers 5001195-01, 796245, 799570, and 803128, could result in loss of engine power and/or engine inflight shutdown.

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Required Actions

Eddy current inspect and reinspect HPC turbine driveshafts per specified schedules and service bulletins. Replace cracked driveshafts. Reduce low cycle fatigue (LCF) limits and remove driveshafts before exceeding reduced LCF life limits.

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Compliance Time

Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. Inspections must be done at next shop visit or prior to accumulating specified cycles in service (CIS) or cycles since last inspection (CSLI), as detailed in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4 series engines, including models JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E, JT9D-7R4E1, JT9D-7R4E4, JT9D-7R4G2, and JT9D-7R4H1, installed on Boeing 747, 767, Airbus A310, and A300 aircraft.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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