AD Amdt-39-16890

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Airworthiness Directives; Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Canada, Corp. PW610F-A Engines

AD Number
Amdt-39-16890
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0199
FR Citation
76 FR 78526

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney Canada Airworthiness Directives; Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Canada, Corp. PW610F-A Engines

Unsafe Condition

Several incidents of engine surge prompted this AD to prevent hard carbon buildup on the static vane, which could result in engine surges. Engine surges may lead to reduced thrust and decreased power, potentially requiring flight and landing under single-engine conditions or dual-engine shutdown.

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Required Actions

Incorporate the language 'LIMIT THE MAXIMUM OPERATING ALTITUDE TO 30,000 FEET (9144M) PRESSURE ALTITUDE' into Section 2, Limitations, of the AFM. Make an entry in the aircraft logbook showing compliance with this portion of the AD.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight after March 21, 2011

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Affected Aircraft

Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. Model EA500 airplanes, all serial numbers, equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada, Corp. Model PW610F-A engines, all serial numbers up to and including serial number PCE-LA0583, certificated in any category.

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