AD 2005-17-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D-1, -1A, -1B, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, -17AR, -209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2005-17-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19929
FR Citation
70 FR 50170

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, -17AR, -209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

JT8D critical life-limited rotating parts have been returned to service with cracks, corrosion pitting, or dimensions outside of manual limits, which could result in failure of these parts and an uncontained engine failure.

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Required Actions

Remove affected rotating parts overhauled by a certain repair vendor. Inspect or replace the parts as applicable. Inspect life-limited rear compressor front hubs by March 31, 2008. Inspect non-life-limited rear compressor front hubs at the next accessibility.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of effective date (March 31, 2008, for life-limited parts).

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney JT8D-1, -1A, -1B, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, -17AR, -209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 turbofan engines, specifically parts overhauled by a certain repair vendor.

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