AD 2005-25-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2005-25-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 98-ANE-48-AD
FR Citation
70 FR 73361

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Revise the Time Limits Section (TLS) of the manufacturer's Engine Manual to incorporate additional inspection requirements, including an eddy current inspection. Modify the air carrier's approved continuous airworthiness maintenance program to add the eddy current inspection.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.

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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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