# Proposed AD 98-ANE-36-AD: Williams International FJ44-1A Turbofan Engines

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 99-07-04
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 9, 1998, 63 FR 48140
- Comments due: November 9, 1998
- Became: [AD 99-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-07-04)
- Docket: 98-ANE-36-AD
- FR document: 98-24185
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b7/92/b7929ff6075d4af99a31f5ab5ee451ec3bbc82ef87f883d3ed778e79491785a7 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-09-09/pdf/98-24185.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/09/09/98-24185/airworthiness-directives-williams-international-fj44-1a-turbofan-engines
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/98-ANE-36-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Williams International FJ44-1A turbofan engines. This proposal would require removing the high pressure turbine (HPT) disk from service prior to accumulating a reduced cyclic life limit of 1,900 cycles since new (CSN) and replacing with a serviceable disk. As an option, the HPT nozzle can be modified thereby increasing the HPT disk cyclic life limit from the new reduced cyclic life limit. This proposal is prompted by a revised life analysis conducted by the manufacturer after the failure of a similarly designed HPT disk. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent HPT disk rim failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the aircraft.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 9, 1998: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 98-24185, comments due Nov 9, 1998 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/09/09/98-24185/airworthiness-directives-williams-international-fj44-1a-turbofan-engines)

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