AD 87-03-13

87-03-13 PRATT & WHITNEY: Amendment 39-5519. Applies to Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D-209, -217, and -217A turbofan engines.

Compliance is required on or before July 30, 1990, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of a stage 5 low pressure compressor (LPC) blade, remove from service LPC blades, Part Number 778505, and replace with serviceable blades in accordance with PW Service Bulletin (SB) 5618, dated November 26, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent.

Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished.

Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, Aircraft Certification Division, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenanceinspector, the Manager Engine Certification Office, Aircraft Certification Office, New England Region, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD.

PW SB 5618, dated November 26, 1985, identified and described in this document, is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Pratt & Whitney, Publication Department, P.O. Box 611, Middletown, Connecticut 06457. This document also may be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, Rules Docket Number 86-ANE-20, Room 311, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

This amendment becomes effective on February 16, 1987.