AD 87-03-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Division | JT8D-209 | PRATT & WHITNEY Model JT8D-209, -217, and -217A turbofan engines. |
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Division | JT8D-217 | PRATT & WHITNEY Model JT8D-209, -217, and -217A turbofan engines. |
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Division | JT8D-217A | PRATT & WHITNEY Model JT8D-209, -217, and -217A turbofan engines. |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of a stage 5 low pressure compressor (LPC) blade, Part Number 778505.
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Required Actions
Remove from service LPC blades, Part Number 778505, and replace with serviceable blades in accordance with PW Service Bulletin 5618 dated November 26, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
on or before July 30, 1990, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney Model JT8D-209, -217, and -217A turbofan engines.
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Federal Register Abstract
Compressor Blade
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-03-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-03-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: PRATT & WHITNEY Model JT8D-209, -217, and -217A turbofan engines. Subject: Compressor Blade Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/16/1987 Make: Pratt & Whitney Division Model: JT8D-209 | JT8D-217 | JT8D-217A Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-03-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5519 AD NUMBER: 87-03-13 SUBJECT HEADING: PRATT & WHITNEY Model JT8D-209, -217, and -217A turbofan engines. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 16, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-03-13 PRATT & WHITNEY: Amendment 39-5519. Applies to Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D-209, -217, and -217A turbofan engines. Compliance is required on or before July 30, 1990, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of a stage 5 low pressure compressor (LPC) blade, remove from service LPC blades, Part Number 778505, and replace with serviceable blades in accordance with PW Service Bulletin (SB) 5618, dated November 26, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent. Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished. Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, Aircraft Certification Division, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenance inspector, the Manager Engine Certification Office, Aircraft Certification Office, New England Region, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD. PW SB 5618, dated November 26, 1985, identified and described in this document, is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Pratt & Whitney, Publication Department, P.O. Box 611, Middletown, Connecticut 06457. This document also may be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, Rules Docket Number 86-ANE-20, Room 311, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. This amendment becomes effective on February 16, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-03-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-03-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: PRATT & WHITNEY Model JT8D-209, -217, and -217A turbofan engines. Subject: Compressor Blade Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/16/1987 Make: Pratt & Whitney Division Model: JT8D-209 | JT8D-217 | JT8D-217A 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-03-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5519 AD NUMBER: 87-03-13 SUBJECT HEADING: PRATT & WHITNEY Model JT8D-209, -217, and -217A turbofan engines. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 16, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-03-13 PRATT & WHITNEY: Amendment 39-5519. Applies to Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D-209, -217, and -217A turbofan engines. Compliance is required on or before July 30, 1990, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of a stage 5 low pressure compressor (LPC) blade, remove from service LPC blades, Part Number 778505, and replace with serviceable blades in accordance with PW Service Bulletin (SB) 5618, dated November 26, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent. Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished. Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, Aircraft Certification Division, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenance inspector, the Manager Engine Certification Office, Aircraft Certification Office, New England Region, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD. PW SB 5618, dated November 26, 1985, identified and described in this document, is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Pratt & Whitney, Publication Department, P.O. Box 611, Middletown, Connecticut 06457. This document also may be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, Rules Docket Number 86-ANE-20, Room 311, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. This amendment becomes effective on February 16, 1987. FOOTER:
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