AD 2000-21-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Pratt & Whitney | JT8D-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 Series Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the Time Limits Section (TLS) of the JT8D/09200 Turbofan Engine Manual to include enhanced inspection procedures for selected critical life-limited parts. Inspect specified parts when removed from the engine and disassembled to the required level, or when they have accumulated more than 100 cycles since the last inspection.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 series turbofan engines, installed on but not limited to McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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