NPRM FAA-2020-0471

Became AD 2020-18-05

Proposed airworthiness directive · Pratt & Whitney Canada

Published
May 14, 2020 · 85 FR 28888
Comments due
June 29, 2020
Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Docket
FAA-2020-0471
Project
MCAI-2019-00126-E
FR document
2020-09944
Products
Engine

A proposal is not in force. If adopted, it becomes an AD, usually with changes. Only the Federal Register edition is official.

Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) PT6B-37A model turboshaft engines with engine serial number PCE-PU0289 and earlier. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of contamination from galvanic corrosion between the fuel control unit (FCU) aluminum body and the steel union fitting causing the loss of engine control, resulting in an engine over-speed condition and subsequent in-flight shutdown (IFSD). This proposed AD would require replacing the FCU with a part eligible for installation. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

The resulting AD

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