AD 80-19-03

Airworthiness directive · Fifth Stage Compressor Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1-MC7

Effective
October 7, 1980
Model
JT3D-1-MC7
Data sheet
TCDS1E8
Registered aircraft
2 matched by model
Product
Engine
Amendment
39-3911

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.

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The airworthiness directive

80-19-03 PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT: Amendment 39-3911. Applies to all Pratt & Whitney Aircraft JT3D-1-MC7 turbofan engine models.

Compliance required not later than December 31, 1980.

To preclude high cycle fatigue cracking of fifth stage compressor disks which could result in disk fracture, retire from service all fifth stage compressor disks, P/N 426505, and replace with either disk P/N 697105 or P/N 749605.

Upon submission of substantiating data, through an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, New England Region, may adjust the compliance date.

A historical file on this AD is maintained in full by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the New England Region.

This amendment becomes effective October 7, 1980.

Affected TCDS · 1

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Registered aircraft · 2

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  • Mcdonnell Douglas2 aircraft
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19681972
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19681
19721

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