airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2018-10-31 · Effective 2018-12-05 · 83 FR 54663
Document
Document number
2018-23712
Federal Register citation
83 FR 54663
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) Turbofan
Publication date
2018-10-31
Effective date
2018-12-05
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0368
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) PW4074D, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 turbofan engines with a low-pressure compressor (LPC) fan hub, part number (P/N) 51B821 or P/N 52B521, installed. This AD was prompted by updated low-cycle fatigue analysis techniques that indicate certain LPC fan hubs could crack before their published life limit. This AD requires repetitive eddy current inspections (ECIs) and fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPIs) for cracks in certain LPC fan hubs and removal of LPC fan hubs from service that fail inspection. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.