airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-10-16 · Effective 2003-11-20 · 68 FR 59531
Document
Document number
03-25865
Federal Register citation
68 FR 59531
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2003-10-16
Effective date
2003-11-20
FAA docket
Docket No. 2003-NE-11-AD
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) models PW118, PW120, PW120A, and PW121 turboprop engines. This AD requires replacing the low pressure rotor speed (NL) sensor port sealing tube and reworking or replacing the external air tube connecting the P2.5/P3 switching valve to the rear inlet case. This AD is prompted by a report of an internal oil fire in the engine intercompressor case (ICC). A fire in the ICC could cause the existing tubes to disengage due to melted brazing on the tubes. Once these tubes disengage, the ICC fire then develops into an external fire within the engine nacelle cavity. We are issuing this AD to prevent fire in the engine nacelle cavity, in-flight engine shutdown, and airplane damage.