# Proposed AD FAA-2009-0046: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) Models PW305A and PW305B Turbofan Engines

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2009-14-12
- Products: Pratt & Whitney
- Product type: Engine
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 20, 2009, 74 FR 7836
- Comments due: March 23, 2009
- Became: [AD 2009-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-14-12)
- Docket: FAA-2009-0046 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2009-0046, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2008-NE-05-AD
- FR document: E9-3622
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b8/f2/b8f209cacad61b8f3fa2a45720c63e36ef50be2ef1bc186097ee471fb4746366 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-02-20/pdf/E9-3622.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/02/20/E9-3622/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-canada-corp-pandwc-models-pw305a-and-pw305b-turbofan
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D9814C9F2C21FB208625756300729EE2.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2009-0046

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

P&WC has determined that the Post-Service Bulletin (SB) PW300- 72-24287 High Pressure Compressor (HPC) drum rotor assemblies P/N 30B2478 and 30B2542 on PW 305A and 305B engines with single stage coated labyrinth seals, are susceptible to developing significant cracks in the region of the labyrinth seal.

We are proposing this AD to detect cracks in the HPC drum rotor assembly, which could lead to an uncontained failure of the drum rotor assembly and damage to the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 20, 2009: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E9-3622, comments due Mar 23, 2009 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/02/20/E9-3622/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-canada-corp-pandwc-models-pw305a-and-pw305b-turbofan)

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