Transport i infrastruktura · 01/10/2004

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for Pratt & Whitney Canada Turboshaft Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-36A and PT6B-36B turboshaft engines, requiring operators to review and correct critical part records and remove hubs from service that exceed the published life limit to prevent uncontained failure and damage to the airplane.