AD 2002-16-08

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Models JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C and -219 Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2002-16-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 99-NE-32-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 53480

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney Models JT8D-209 Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Models JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C and -219 Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the combustion chamber outer case (CCOC) could lead to uncontained failure, releasing debris, damaging the airplane, or causing fire.

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Required Actions

Inspect all CCOCs for cracks using fluorescent magnetic particle or fluorescent penetrant inspections at lower initial thresholds. Replace CCOCs with welded-on bosses with improved, one-piece CCOCs. Verify material of drain and Ps4 bosses and replace if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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