FAA Proposes Update to Airworthiness Directive for Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 Turbofan Engines

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to update an existing airworthiness directive for Pratt & Whitney's JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 series turbofan engines to address issues with the material used in the engine's low-pressure turbine (LPT) bolts and nuts, which have led to nine reported failures since 2005.