AD 2015-14-05
Effective 08/25/2015 · Published 07/21/2015
Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines
Summary
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D-217C and JT8D-219 turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in the low-pressure turbine (LPT) shaft. This AD requires removing affected LPT shafts from service using a drawdown plan. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the LPT shaft, which could lead to an uncontained engine failure and damage to the air…