AD Amdt-39-10135

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
Amdt-39-10135
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-ANE-07
FR Citation
62 FR 49137

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the fourth stage hub due to a manufacturing defect could lead to release of low pressure turbine blades, shaft, or hub failure resulting in engine debris and damage to the aircraft.

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Required Actions

Continue inspections of low pressure turbine (LPT) blade sets for shroud crossnotch wear, remove affected engines if necessary, install improved LPT containment hardware by December 31, 1998 for engines with suspect 4th stage hubs, and install improved No. 6 bearing scavenge pump bracket bushing.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight for inspections and removal; improved hardware must be installed by December 31, 1998 for engines with suspect hubs.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney JT8D series turbofan engines with fourth stage hubs identified by serial number as suspect.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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