Business · 19/09/1997

Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series Turbofan Engines: New Airworthiness Directive to Prevent Engine Failure

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted a new airworthiness directive requiring initial and repetitive inspections of 4th stage low pressure turbine hubs for cracks in Pratt & Whitney JT8D-1 to -17R series engines, with the goal of preventing uncontained engine failures and damage to aircraft.