Regulation & law · 02/09/2020

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

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) requiring the replacement of fuel control units in certain Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PT6B-37A turboshaft engines to address a safety concern related to galvanic corrosion, which can cause engine loss of control and in-flight shutdowns.