# Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Division Engines

**Action Urgency Score:** 65/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-10-19 |
| Effective | 2026-11-23 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 14 CFR 39 |
| Summary | The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) Model PW4052, PW4056, PW4060, PW4060A, PW4060C, PW4062, PW4062A, PW4152, PW4156, PW4156A, PW4158, PW4460, and PW4462 engines. This AD was prompted by multiple reports of tailpipe fire, loss of thrust control, and engine in-flight shutdown due to undetected deterioration of pressure burner (Pb) sensors. This AD requires replacing Pb sensors. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. |
| Document number | 2026-21290 |

## Why this score
- Effective date within 30 days.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/19/2026-21290/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-division-engines). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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