Transport i infrastruktura · 29/09/2004

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 Series Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) to address five uncontained high-pressure turbine (HPT) shaft failures in Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D-200 series turbofan engines, which could lead to oil fires, engine shutdown, and airplane damage.