Regulation & law · 01/10/2001

Pratt & Whitney Canada Issues Airworthiness Directive for PT6A-25C and -114A Turboprop Engines

The US Federal Aviation Administration has adopted a new airworthiness directive requiring Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-25C and -114A turboprop engines to undergo initial and repetitive visual inspections, and eventual replacement of the compressor bleed valve assembly with a redesigned valve assembly to address reports of uncommanded engine power loss.