AD 89-24-02

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT8D-7, -7A, and -7B Engines

AD Number
89-24-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-7 PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT8D-7, -7A, and -7B Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-7A PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT8D-7, -7A, and -7B Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-7B PRATT & WHITNEY Models JT8D-7, -7A, and -7B Engines

Unsafe Condition

Engine failure, cowl penetration, fire, or airframe damage associated with a second stage fan disk fracture.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect for spacer presence and protrusion within 100 cycles in service after the effective date. Trim or remove the spacer and inspect the disk if protrusion exceeds specified limits. Remove first stage stator assembly and spacer, and install a new or refurbished assembly by the next shop visit or no later than 4,000 cycles. Eddy current inspect disk pin holes, visually inspect for galling, and dimensionally inspect pin hole diameters. Report inspection results as required.

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Compliance Time

within 100 cycles in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney JT8D-7, -7A, and -7B engines.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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