AD Amdt-39-10133

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
Amdt-39-10133
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 96-ANE-32
FR Citation
62 FR 49133

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

4th stage low pressure turbine (LPT) hub cracking can cause uncontained 4th stage LPT blade release and engine failure.

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Required Actions

Perform initial and repetitive fluorescent penetrant and eddy current inspections of 4th stage LPT hubs for cracks. Replace hubs with serviceable parts if cracks are found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney JT8D-1, -1A, -1B, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -17, and -17R series turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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