AD 2011-04-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Pratt & Whitney | JT8D-209 | Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 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 include enhanced inspection procedures for selected critical life-limited parts. For air carriers, revise the approved mandatory inspections section of the continuous airworthiness maintenance program to incorporate these additional inspection requirements.
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Compliance Time
Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 turbofan engines installed on, but not limited to, Boeing 727 and McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series airplanes.
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