Regulation & law · 25/10/2002

Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 Series Turbofan Engines

The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive requiring the installation of stops on Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 series turbofan engines to prevent damage to airplanes in the event of a fan blade fracture. The directive is prompted by reports of a fan duct case and fan exit guide vane case separation.