AD Amdt-39-16237
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Pratt & Whitney | JT8D-209 | Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, -217, -217C, and -219 Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Fan hub failure due to tierod, counterweight, or bushed hole cracking, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect fan hubs for cracks in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph A, Part 1, and, if applicable, Paragraph B, of PW Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. A6272, dated September 24, 1996. Initial inspections and repetitive inspections are required based on cycles-since-new (CSN) and cycles-in-service (CIS) as outlined in the AD.
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Compliance Time
Within specified compliance times based on cycles-since-new (CSN) and cycles-in-service (CIS) as outlined in the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, -217, -217C, and -219 turbofan engines with front compressor front hub (fan hub), part number (P/N) 5000501-01 installed. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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