AD Amdt-39-16890
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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