FAA targets PW1500G, PW1900G high-pressure compressor issue

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is implementing a new airworthiness directive focused on Pratt & Whitney’s PW1500G and PW1900G turbofans due to potential high-pressure compressor (HPC) failures. This proposed action follows concerns raised by P&W in service bulletins, necessitating inspections of affected engines. The FAA intends to require airlines globally to conduct these mandated checks as part of the directive. Specifically, the agency aims to mitigate risks associated with HPC malfunctions within these engine models. Airlines operating aircraft utilizing the PW1500G or PW1900G turbines will be subject to this regulatory requirement.