AD 2000-21-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Pratt & Whitney | JT8D Series | Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D 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
Within 30 days after the effective date, revise the Time Limits Section (TLS) of the JT8D Turbofan Engine Manual to include enhanced inspection of selected critical life-limited parts at each piece-part exposure. Inspect specified critical life-limited parts as detailed in the AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date
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Affected Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney JT8D-1, -1A, -1B, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR series turbofan engines, installed on but not limited to Boeing 727 and 737 series, and McDonnell Douglas DC-9 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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