AD 95-16-07

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

PRATT & WHITNEY (PW) JT8D-1, -1A, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR turbofan engines

AD Number
95-16-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
81-ANE-03
FR Citation
Federal Register: August 10, 1995

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1 PRATT & WHITNEY (PW) JT8D-1, -1A, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR turbofan engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-11 PRATT & WHITNEY (PW) JT8D-1, -1A, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR turbofan engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-15 PRATT & WHITNEY (PW) JT8D-1, -1A, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR turbofan engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-15A PRATT & WHITNEY (PW) JT8D-1, -1A, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR turbofan engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-17 PRATT & WHITNEY (PW) JT8D-1, -1A, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR turbofan engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-17A PRATT & WHITNEY (PW) JT8D-1, -1A, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR turbofan engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-17AR PRATT & WHITNEY (PW) JT8D-1, -1A, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR turbofan engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-17R PRATT & WHITNEY (PW) JT8D-1, -1A, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR turbofan engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1A PRATT & WHITNEY (PW) JT8D-1, -1A, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR turbofan engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-7 PRATT & WHITNEY (PW) JT8D-1, -1A, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR turbofan engines

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the tierod holes in 9th through 12th stage high pressure compressor (HPC) disks can result in uncontained fractures and engine failure.

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Required Actions

Initially inspect 9th through 12th stage HPC disks at the tierod holes per PW ASB 4723 Rev 12. Thereafter, inspect disks per the same ASB, with reinspection before specified intervals or first inspection limit, whichever is later. Remove cracked disks from service and replace or repair per PW ASB 4723 Rev 12. For 10th stage disks last inspected with on-wing ultrasonic method, perform magnetic particle or eddy current inspection within 750 cycles since last inspection, then follow ASB 4723 Rev 12 for subsequent inspections.

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Compliance Time

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously in accordance with prior revisions of PW ASB 4723. For 10th stage disks, inspections must be done no later than 750 cycles in service since last on-wing inspection.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney JT8D-1, -1A, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR engines with applicable HPC disks as listed in PW ASB 4723 Rev 12, installed on Boeing 727/737 and McDonnell Douglas DC-9 series aircraft.

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