Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pratt & Whitney (PW) Model F117-PW-100, PW2037, PW2037D, PW2037M, PW2040, and PW2040D engines. This AD was prompted by an updated analysis of an event involving an International Aero Engines, LLC (IAE LLC) Model PW1127GA-JM engine, which experienced a high- pressure compressor (HPC) 7th-stage integrally bladed rotor (IBR-7) separation that resulted in an engine shutdown and aborted takeoff. This AD requires repetitive angled ultrasonic inspections (AUSIs) of certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage disks and turbine hubs for any crack indications, and if necessary, removal from service and replacement, and removal from service of certain HPT lenticular seal assemblies. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2025-0918
Document Number
2026-08106
Type
Rule
Publication Date
April 24, 2026
Effective Date
May 29, 2026
Affected Manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2025-0918
Topics
Official Documents
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