AD 2003-16-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Pratt & Whitney | JT8D-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 Series Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of cracks observed in JT8D engine steel HPC disks, which could lead to fracture of the 7th and 9th through 12th stage HPC disks and 8th stage HPC hub, resulting in uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
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Required Actions
Remove and replace the protective coating of the 7th and 9th through 12th stage HPC disks and the 8th stage HPC hub. Perform initial and repetitive inspections for corrosion pits and cracks after stripping the protective coating. Replace disks and hubs found with corrosion pits or cracks beyond serviceable limits before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight for replacement actions; inspections must be performed according to intervals specified in the compliance section of PW alert service bulletin JT8D A6435, Revision 1.
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Affected Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 series turbofan engines, installed on, but not limited to, McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series airplanes.
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