AD Amdt-39-9721

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
Amdt-39-9721
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 94-ANE-51
FR Citation
61 FR 48818

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4 Series Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

LPT vane failures resulting in uncontained engine failures due to EDM slot configuration and potential use of uncured anti-gallant compound on vane retention hardware.

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Required Actions

Replace 3rd, 4th, and 5th stage LPT vane retention bolts and nuts. Remove 5th stage vane configuration with EDM slots and replace with cast slot configuration. Prohibit use of uncured anti-gallant compound on vane retention hardware.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4 series turbofan engines

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