Business · 18/03/2010

FAA Revises Airworthiness Directive for Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, -217, -217C, and -219 Turbofan Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is revising an existing airworthiness directive for Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, -217, -217C, and -219 turbofan engines to remove the requirement for monthly reporting of completed inspections, following the collection of sufficient data since the issuance of AD 97-17-04, in an effort to prevent fan hub failure due to cracking of tierod, counterweight, or bushed holes.