Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 Series Turbofan Engines: New Airworthiness Directive Adopted

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 series turbofan engines, requiring inspections of the 3rd stage and 4th stage low pressure turbine (LPT) blades for shroud notch wear and replacement if wear limits are exceeded, following an uncontained blade failure report.