# Pratt & Whitney PW4156 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 51669 - Manufacturer (registry): P & W - Model: PW4156 - Engine type: Turbo-fan - Power: 56,000 lb thrust - Data sheet: [TCDS E24NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E24NE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Pratt & Whitney Division - Installed in: 0 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-pw4156 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2026-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-21-06): Engine Fuel and Control · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4052, PW4056, PW4060 and 10 more. Effective Nov 23, 2026 - [AD 2016-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-08-09): HPC 10th stage disk · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 24 more. Effective Jun 1, 2016 - [AD 2015-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-22-03): LPT 4th stage IAS · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 24 more. Effective Dec 1, 2015 - [AD 2012-22-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-22-16): 3rd stage LPT duct segments · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 13 more. Effective Dec 19, 2012 - [AD 2012-14-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-14-09): 3rd and 4th stage vane fractures · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 24 more. Effective Nov 7, 2012 - [AD 2012-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-18-03): 1st stage HPT air seal rings · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 18 more. Effective Oct 11, 2012 - [AD 2012-06-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-06-18): Engine · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 13 more. Effective Apr 27, 2012 - [AD 2012-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-04-04): fuel metering units (FMUs) · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 13 more. Effective Apr 5, 2012 - [AD 2011-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-25-09): PW4000 turbofan engines · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 18 more. Effective Jan 10, 2012 - [AD 2010-24-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-24-14): HPC 10th stage disk · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 17 more. Effective Jan 21, 2011 - [AD 2010-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-24-09): No. 3 bearing oil pressure tubes · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 34 more. Effective Dec 28, 2010 - [AD 2005-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-25-09): Engine manufacturer's time limits section (TLS) · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 26 more. Effective Jun 12, 2006 - [AD 2003-19-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-19-15): High-Pressure-Compressor (HPC) Surges · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 12 more. Effective Oct 30, 2003 - [AD 2001-05-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-05-07): Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) 4th Stage Air Seal · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4052, PW4056, PW4060 and 11 more. Effective Mar 30, 2001 - [AD 98-23-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-23-08): High Pressure Compressor Blade Tips · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 12 more. Effective Jan 12, 1999 - [AD 96-13-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-13-08): AFT Cascade Support Frame Assembly · Pratt & Whitney assembly Part Number 221D5015, Revision A (STC SE744NE). Effective Aug 1, 1996 - [AD 93-08-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-08-18): Electronic Engine Control (EEC) · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4152, PW4156 and PW4158. Effective Jul 6, 1993 - [AD 90-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-22-02): Low Pressure Turbine Shaft · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 6 more. Effective Oct 18, 1990 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2003-11-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-11-18) (historical): High-Pressure-Compressor (HPC) · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 12 more. Effective Jul 7, 2003 - [AD 2002-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-21-10) (historical): High pressure compressor (HPC) · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 12 more. Effective Nov 12, 2002 - [AD 2002-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-03-08) (historical): Time Limits Section of Engine Manuals (EM's) · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 25 more. Effective Apr 16, 2002 - [AD 2001-25-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-25-11) (historical): Compressor Surges · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 12 more. Effective Jan 17, 2002 - [AD 2001-15-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-15-12) (historical): High Pressure Compressors (HPC) · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 12 more. Effective Aug 10, 2001 - [AD 2001-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-09-07) (historical): High Pressure Compressor (HPC) Surge · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 12 more. Effective May 14, 2001 - [AD 2001-08-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-52) (historical): Multiple-engine power loss due to HPC surges · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 12 more - [AD 2000-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-06) (historical): Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) 4th Stage Air Seal · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4052, PW4056, PW4060 and 11 more. Effective Dec 29, 2000 - [AD 2000-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-12-02) (historical): Critical Life-Limited Part · Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 24 more. Effective Sep 13, 2000 - [AD 99-17-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-17-16) (historical): Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 11 more. Effective Sep 24, 1999 - [AD 99-08-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-08-15) (historical): Pratt & Whitney Division PW4050, PW4052, PW4056 and 20 more. Effective May 13, 1999 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (4) - [SAIB 2025-06](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2025-06): High Pressure Turbines. Issued Jul 22, 2025 - [SAIB NE-16-01R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-01R1): Turbine Section. Issued Jan 14, 2016 - [SAIB NE-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-01) (historical): Turbine Section. Issued Oct 5, 2015 - [SAIB NE-13-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-31): Turbine Engine Oil System Scavenge Oil Tube Coking and Proper Cleaning at Overhaul. Issued May 9, 2013 ## Registered aircraft None registered with this engine model now. ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this engine model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this engine model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2) Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SE01543CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01543CH): Replace Hamilton Sundstrand P/N 778839-13, 778839-14, 778839-19, 778839-20, 778839-37, 778839-38, 816682-1, 840618-2, 880724 carbon bushings with Cook Airtomic P/N AIR22947 Slotted Entry Busing in the High Pressure Shutoff Valve. Cook Airtomic - [STC SE00053AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00053AT-D): Modification of fan exit guide vane, to line replaceable unit configuration. 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