2025-26-04: Miscellaneous Hardware

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2025-26-04 International Aero Engines LLC: Amendment 39-23226; Docket No. FAA-2025-0480; Project Identifier AD-2024-00546-E. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 17, 2026. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to International Aero Engines, LLC Model PW1122G-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1127G1A-JM, PW1127G1B-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1129G-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1133G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, PW1428G-JM, PW1428GA-JM, PW1428GH-JM, PW1431G-JM, PW1431GA-JM, and PW1431GH-JM engines. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 1400, Miscellaneous Hardware. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by multiple reports of fan blade fracture events, three of which resulted in an engine under cowl fire or pool fire. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent a fuel leak resulting from a fan blade fracture. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in an uncontrolled engine fire and damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD or upon installation of an affected engine, whichever occurs later, remove one loop cushion clamp, part number ST1540-06, from the hydraulic fuel pressure fuel oil cooler fuel tube assembly (CP09 tube assembly) in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, For Engines Installed On Aircraft, paragraph C, or For Engines Not Installed On Aircraft, paragraph A, of Pratt & Whitney (PW) Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) PW1000G-C-73-00-0053-00A-930A-D, Issue No. 005, dated September 18, 2024. (2) At the next engine shop visit after the effective date of this AD, replace the thermal management system (TMS) clevis mount with redesigned TMS clevis mounts in accordance with paragraphs AI, AJ, AL through AN, and AZ(6) of the Accomplishment Instructions of PW ASB PW1000G-C-72-00-0214-00A-930A-D, Issue No. 006, dated August 19, 2025. (h) Terminating Action The actions specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD constitute terminating action for the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. This terminating action may be accomplished instead of the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. (i) Definition For the purpose of this AD, an "engine shop visit" is the induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance. (j) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if done before the effective date of this AD using any of the material specified in paragraph (j)(1)(i) through (iv) of this AD inclusive. (i) PW ASB PW1000G-C-73-00-0053-00A-930A-D, Issue No. 001, dated October 25, 2022. (ii) PW ASB PW1000G-C-73-00-0053-00A-930A-D, Issue No. 002, dated November 07, 2022. (iii) PW ASB PW1000G-C-73-00-0053-00A-930A-D, Issue No. 003, dated November 21, 2022. (iv) PW ASB PW1000G-C-73-00-0053-00A-930A-D, Issue No. 004, dated March 15, 2024. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, if done before the effective date of this AD using any of the material specified in paragraph (j)(2)(i) through (v) of this AD inclusive. (i) PW ASB PW1000G-C-72-00-0214-00A-930A-D, Issue No. 001, dated July 19, 2023. (ii) PW ASB PW1000G-C-72-00-0214-00A-930A-D, Issue No. 002, dated March 15, 2024. (iii) PW ASB PW1000G-C-72-00-0214-00A-930A-D, Issue No. 003, dated May 16, 2024. (iv) PW ASB PW1000G-C-72-00-0214-00A-930A-D, Issue No. 004, dated September 18, 2024. (v) PW ASB PW1000G-C-72-00-0214-00A-930A-D, Issue No. 005, dated July 30, 2025. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, AIR-520 Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of AIR-520 Continued Operational Safety Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD and email to: AMOC@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (l) Additional Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Carol Nguyen, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238-7655; email: carol.nguyen@faa.gov. (2) Material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the address specified in paragraph (m)(3) of this AD. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Pratt & Whitney (PW) Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) PW1000G-C-72-00-0214-00A-930A-D, Issue No. 006, dated August 19, 2025. (ii) PW ASB PW1000G-C-73-00-0053-00A-930A-D, Issue No. 005, dated September 18, 2024. (3) For PW material identified in this AD, contact International Aero Engines, LLC, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: (860) 565-0140; email: help24@pw.utc.com; website: connect.prattwhitney.com. (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. Issued on December 23, 2025. Peter A. White, Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2026-00330 Filed 1-9-26; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P