Pratt and Whitney Turbine Engines - JT8D
Pratt and Whitney Turbine Engines - JT8D Series
Pratt and Whitney Turbine Engines - JT8D Series
| AD/JT8D/31 Amdt 1 | No. 7 Fuel Nozzle and Support Assembly | 7/2005 |
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| Applicability: | Pratt & Whitney (PW) Model JT8D-1, -1A, -1B, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR turbofan engines incorporating the original issue or any revision of Pratt & Whitney Service Bulletin No. 5650; and any PW Model JT8D engine with low emissions fuel nozzles, Part Numbers 775485, 809137-01, 802965, and 5004308-02 installed. |
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| Requirement: | To prevent fuel leakage from the Number 7 fuel nozzle and support assembly and the resultant unsafe condition, carry out actions in accordance with the Requirements of FAA Airworthiness Directive 95-02-16 Amendment 39-9135.Note: FAA AD 95-02-16 Amendment 39-9135 refers. |
| Compliance: | Unless previously accomplished, as per compliance schedule of the FAA AD95-02-16 Amendment 39-9135. |
| This Amendment becomes effective on 7 July 2005. | |
| Background: | Fuel leakage from the Number 7 fuel nozzle and support assembly, ignition of that leaking fuel, and liberation of oil from melted oil line fittings can result in an uncontained engine fire and damage to the aircraft.The actions specified in this AD are aimed to address the unsafe conditions identified above.The current amendment deletes reference to the manufacturer’s document and refers to the FAA AD as part of the harmonisation with the engine certificating Authority requirements.Original issue became effective on 25 May 1995. |
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James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
25 May 2005