AD 83-22-52 R1

final rule

PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT Model JT9D-7R4 Series Engines

AD Number
83-22-52 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
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Unknown
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT Model JT9D-7R4 Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D1 PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT Model JT9D-7R4 Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4E PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT Model JT9D-7R4 Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4E1 PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT Model JT9D-7R4 Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4E4 PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT Model JT9D-7R4 Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4G2 PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT Model JT9D-7R4 Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4H1 PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT Model JT9D-7R4 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Fuel nozzles (P/N 792842 and P/N 794731) in JT9D-7R4 series engines that have accumulated 625 total cycles or more may experience deterioration leading to potential engine performance degradation or failure.

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Required Actions

Refurbish fuel nozzles according to specified procedures and schedules. For JT9D-7R4D and -7R4E engines, follow Pratt & Whitney All Operator Wire JT9/73-13/PSE:DAB:3-10-14-1 or Boeing 767-SL-73-1. For other models, use Pratt & Whitney All Operator Wire HT9/73-13/PSE:DAB:3-10-14-1, Boeing 747-SL-73-14, or Manual P/N 785057 TR72-1. Compliance schedules vary based on incorporated service documents.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 75 or 150 cycles (depending on incorporated service documents) for initial refurbishment, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 700 cycles.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4 series engines with fuel nozzles P/N 792842 or P/N 794731 that have accumulated 625 total cycles or more.

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Federal Register Abstract

Refurbishing Fuel Nozzles

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AD Number:
83-22-52 R1
Document Type:
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Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT Model JT9D-7R4 Series Engines
Subject:
Refurbishing Fuel Nozzles
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/21/1984
Make:
Pratt & Whitney Division
Model:
JT9D-7R4D | JT9D-7R4D1 | JT9D-7R4E | JT9D-7R4E1 | JT9D-7R4E4 | JT9D-7R4G2 | JT9D-7R4H1
Product Type:
Engine
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-22-52 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4786

AD NUMBER:   83-22-52 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT Model JT9D-7R4 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 21, 1984.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
83-22-52 R1 PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT: Amendment 39-4786. Applies to Pratt & Whitney JT9D- 7R4 series engines incorporating fuel nozzles, P/N 792842 and P/N 794731, which have accumulated 625 total cycles or more. Unless already accomplished refurbish fuel nozzles as follows:

(1) For fuel nozzles installed in JT9D-7R4D and -7R4E engines refurbish in accordance with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft All Operator Wire JT9/73-13/PSE:DAB:3-10-14-1 or Boeing 767-SL-73-1 with the following schedule:

A. Within the next 75 cycles if neither Pratt & Whitney Service Bulletin JT9D-7R4-73-4 dated May 3, 1983, nor Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Special Instruction No. 77F-83 is incorporated;

B. Within the next 150 cycles if either Pratt & Whitney Service Bulletin JT9D-7R4-73-4 dated May 3, 1983, or Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Special Instruction No. 77F-83 is incorporated;

C. Refurbish nozzles at intervals not to exceed 700 cycles thereafter.

(2) For fuel nozzles installed in JT9D-7R4D1, -7R4E1, -7R4E3, -7R4G2, and -7R4H1 engines refurbish in accordance with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft All Operator Wire HT9/73-13/PSE:DAB:3-10-14-1 or Boeing 747- SL-73-14 or Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Manual P/N 785057 TR72-1 with the following schedule:

A. Within the next 150 cycles.

B. At intervals not to exceed 700 cycles thereafter.

NOTE: Cone angle check is not mandatory after sonic cleaning in accordance with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft all operator wire JT9/73-13/PSE:DAB:3-10-14-1.

Upon request of an operator, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region.

Pratt & Whitney Aircraft All Operator Wire JT9/73-13/PSE:DAB:3-10-14-1, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Service Bulletin JT9D-7R4-73-4 dated May 3, 1983, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Special Instruction No. 77F-83, Boeing Service Letter 747-SL-73-14, Boeing Service Letter 767-SL-73-1, and Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Manual P/N 785057 TR72-1 identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made by reference a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the referenced service documents from the manufacturers may obtain copies upon request to Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, Division of United Technologies Corporation, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108 or The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. A historical file on this AD which includes the material in full is maintained by the FAA at the New England Region Office.

The telegraphic airworthiness directive issued on October 28, 1983, became effective upon receipt.

This amendment becomes effective on February 21, 1984.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT Model JT9D-7R4 Series Engines
Subject:
Refurbishing Fuel Nozzles
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/21/1984
Make:
Pratt & Whitney Division
Model:
JT9D-7R4D | JT9D-7R4D1 | JT9D-7R4E | JT9D-7R4E1 | JT9D-7R4E4 | JT9D-7R4G2 | JT9D-7R4H1
Product Type:
Engine
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-22-52 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4786

AD NUMBER:   83-22-52 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT Model JT9D-7R4 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 21, 1984.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
83-22-52 R1 PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT: Amendment 39-4786. Applies to Pratt & Whitney JT9D- 7R4 series engines incorporating fuel nozzles, P/N 792842 and P/N 794731, which have accumulated 625 total cycles or more. Unless already accomplished refurbish fuel nozzles as follows:

(1) For fuel nozzles installed in JT9D-7R4D and -7R4E engines refurbish in accordance with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft All Operator Wire JT9/73-13/PSE:DAB:3-10-14-1 or Boeing 767-SL-73-1 with the following schedule:

A. Within the next 75 cycles if neither Pratt & Whitney Service Bulletin JT9D-7R4-73-4 dated May 3, 1983, nor Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Special Instruction No. 77F-83 is incorporated;

B. Within the next 150 cycles if either Pratt & Whitney Service Bulletin JT9D-7R4-73-4 dated May 3, 1983, or Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Special Instruction No. 77F-83 is incorporated;

C. Refurbish nozzles at intervals not to exceed 700 cycles thereafter.

(2) For fuel nozzles installed in JT9D-7R4D1, -7R4E1, -7R4E3, -7R4G2, and -7R4H1 engines refurbish in accordance with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft All Operator Wire HT9/73-13/PSE:DAB:3-10-14-1 or Boeing 747- SL-73-14 or Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Manual P/N 785057 TR72-1 with the following schedule:

A. Within the next 150 cycles.

B. At intervals not to exceed 700 cycles thereafter.

NOTE: Cone angle check is not mandatory after sonic cleaning in accordance with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft all operator wire JT9/73-13/PSE:DAB:3-10-14-1.

Upon request of an operator, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region.

Pratt & Whitney Aircraft All Operator Wire JT9/73-13/PSE:DAB:3-10-14-1, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Service Bulletin JT9D-7R4-73-4 dated May 3, 1983, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Special Instruction No. 77F-83, Boeing Service Letter 747-SL-73-14, Boeing Service Letter 767-SL-73-1, and Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Manual P/N 785057 TR72-1 identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made by reference a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the referenced service documents from the manufacturers may obtain copies upon request to Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, Division of United Technologies Corporation, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108 or The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. A historical file on this AD which includes the material in full is maintained by the FAA at the New England Region Office.

The telegraphic airworthiness directive issued on October 28, 1983, became effective upon receipt.

This amendment becomes effective on February 21, 1984.

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