AD Amdt-39-11333
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Pratt & Whitney | PW2000 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW2000 Series Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Subsurface anomalies in High Pressure Turbine (HPT) stage 1 and stage 2 disks, potentially formed during the forging process, could lead to HPT disk fracture and an uncontained engine failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect HPT stage 1 and stage 2 disks using an improved ultrasonic inspection method at an approved facility during a shop visit. If a crack indicating a subsurface anomaly is found, remove the disk from service and replace it with a serviceable part.
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Compliance Time
Within the next shop visit where the disk is exposed.
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Affected Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney PW2000 series turbofan engines, specifically HPT stage 1 and stage 2 disks.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
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