AD 2003-05-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D-1, -1A, -1B, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2003-05-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NE-27-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 11971

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney JT8D-1 Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D-1, -1A, -1B, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Uncontained failure of JT8D turbofan engines caused by turbine rotor overspeed resulting from first and second stage fan section separation from the low pressure compressor (LPC).

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Required Actions

Remove from service certain part number (P/N) 3rd-4th and 4th-5th stage compressor rotor spacer assemblies. Incorporate a new tie-rod retention configuration.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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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 turbofan engines.

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