FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) requiring a visual inspection and potential replacement of parts in certain Pratt & Whitney PW4074, PW4074D, PW4077, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, PW4090-3, and PW4098 turbofan engines, following a report of a crack in an anti-rotation slot during overhaul inspection.