AD 2011-03-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Pratt & Whitney | JT8D-7 | Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D-7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR 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 and, for air carriers, revise the approved mandatory inspections section of the continuous airworthiness maintenance program to incorporate enhanced inspection requirements for selected critical life-limited parts.
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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-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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