AD 2007-05-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Pratt & Whitney | JT9D Series | Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D 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 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the manufacturer's Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to include enhanced inspection of selected critical life-limited parts at each piece-part opportunity. Modify the JT9D series engines ALS sections of the manufacturer's manuals and an air carrier's approved continuous airworthiness maintenance program to incorporate additional inspection requirements.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney JT9D series turbofan engines.
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