# Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 51690
- Manufacturer (registry): P & W
- Model: JT8D-209
- Engine type: Turbo-jet
- Power: 18,500 lb thrust
- Data sheet: [TCDS E9NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E9NE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Pratt & Whitney
- Installed in: 0 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt8d-209

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2021-22-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-19): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Dec 28, 2021
- [AD 2011-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-04-04): Critical life-limited parts · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Mar 22, 2011
- [AD 97-17-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-17-04-R1): Front compressor front hub · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217C and 1 more. Effective Apr 22, 2010
- [AD 2006-17-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-17-07-R1): High pressure compressor (HPC) front hubs and HPC disk · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 18 more. Effective Nov 2, 2006
- [AD 2005-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-21-01): High pressure turbine (HPT) shaft · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Nov 21, 2005
- [AD 2005-17-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-17-16): Critical life-limited rotating parts · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 17 more. Effective Sep 30, 2005
- [AD 2004-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-26-04): HPT containment hardware · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Feb 9, 2005
- [AD 2003-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-16-05): High pressure compressor (HPC) disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Sep 12, 2003
- [AD 2002-21-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-21-17): Fan duct and fan exit guide vane · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Nov 29, 2002
- [AD 2002-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-08): Combustion Chamber Outer Case (CCOC) · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Sep 20, 2002
- [AD 99-10-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-10-11): Fan Blades and Shrouds · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Jun 14, 1999
- [AD 99-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-08): Stage 7 through Stage 15 High-Pressure Compressor (HPC) Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1, JT3D-1-MC6, JT3D-1-MC7 and 30 more. Effective Jan 5, 1999
- [AD 98-21-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-24): Compressor Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 17 more. Effective Nov 16, 1998
- [AD 96-15-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-15-06): First Stage Fan Hubs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Sep 3, 1996
- [AD 95-02-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-02-16): Fuel Nozzle and Support Assembly · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 17 more. Effective Feb 21, 1995
- [AD 91-24-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-24-14): Bearing Seal Spacer · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 18 more. Effective Jan 21, 1992
- [AD 88-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-04-02): Anti-rotation Pin Failures · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Mar 4, 1988
- [AD 87-03-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-03-13): Compressor Blade · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217 and JT8D-217A. Effective Feb 16, 1987
- [AD 80-15-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-15-51): Engine Rear Compressor Front Hubs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-1, JT8D-11 and 11 more. Effective Aug 21, 1980
- [AD 75-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-05-06): Fuel Manifold Leakage · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 18 more. Effective Feb 24, 1977
- [AD 70-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-26-05): First Stage Compressor Rotor Blades · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 18 more. Effective Dec 29, 1970
- [AD 70-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-25-08): Seventh Stage Compressor Rotor Disc · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 18 more. Effective Dec 15, 1970
- [AD 70-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-11-03): Sixth Stage Compressor Discs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 18 more. Effective Jun 12, 1970
- [AD 70-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-02-02): Sixth Stage Compressor Rotor Disc · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 18 more. Effective Apr 15, 1970

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2011-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-07-02) (historical): Turbine Blade · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Apr 28, 2011
- [AD 2006-17-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-17-07) (historical): Fretting and fluorescent magnetic particle inspections (FMPI) for cracking in the area of the tierod holes on the HPC front hubs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 18 more. Effective Oct 4, 2006
- [AD 2005-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-02) (historical): Engine manufacturer's time limits section (TLS) · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Feb 28, 2006
- [AD 2005-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-02-03) (historical): Turbine (LPT) Blades 3rd and 4th Stage · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Mar 3, 2005
- [AD 2002-23-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-23-14) (historical): High Pressure Compressor (HPC) Front Hubs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Dec 31, 2002
- [AD 2002-13-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-09) (historical): Rotating engine parts · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Dec 30, 2002
- [AD 2000-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-21-07) (historical): Critical Life-Limited Parts · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Apr 23, 2001
- [AD 99-26-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-26-06) (historical): Combustion Chamber Outer Case · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Feb 22, 2000
- [AD 99-27-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-27-01) (historical): Low Pressure Turbine Blades · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Feb 2, 2000
- [AD 99-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-22-14) (historical): High Pressure Turbine Shaft · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Dec 28, 1999
- [AD 99-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-12-04) (historical): Critical Life Limited Part Inspection · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Jul 8, 1999
- [AD 97-19-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-19-13) (historical): High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Shaft · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Oct 24, 1997
- [AD 97-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-17-04) (historical): Fan Hubs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217C and 1 more. Effective Sep 30, 1997

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2)

- [SAIB NE-16-22](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-22): Turbine Engine Combustion Section  JT8D Series Turbofan Engines. Issued Sep 2, 2016
- [SAIB NE-10-32](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-32): Turbine Engine Accessory Drive. Issued May 7, 2010

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this engine model now.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## Service difficulty reports (11)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR MWEA060287](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA060287), Oct 28, 2006: DOOR FRAME. CORRODED. FORWARD CARGO DOOR FRAME CORRODED ON THE OUTER SURFACE, LOCATED AT THE FORWARD, LOWER STOP FITTING. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED DOUBLER.
- [SDR MWEA060288](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA060288), Oct 28, 2006: DOOR FRAME. CORRODED. FORWARD CARGO DOOR FRAME CORRODED ON THE OUTER SURFACE, LOCATED AT THE AFT LOWER STOP FITTING. FABRICATED AND INSTALLLED DOUBLER.
- [SDR MWEA060233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA060233), Oct 10, 2006: DOOR FRAME. CORRODED. FORWARD CARGO DOOR FRAME CORRODED ON THE OUTER SURFACE, LOCATED AT THE FORWARD LOWER STOP FITTING.
- [SDR MWEA060234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA060234), Oct 10, 2006: DOOR FRAME. CORRODED. FORWARD CARGO DOOR FRAME CORRODED ON THE OUTER SURFACE, LOCATED AT THE LOWER STOP FITTING.
- [SDR MWEA060228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA060228), Oct 9, 2006: BRACKET. CORRODED. AFT CARGO BAY, UPPER SURFACE OF FORWARD BRACKET AT ANGLE TO BEAM HAS CORROSION ABOVE DOOR CUT OUT Y STATION = 1169, Z = 7 X =58. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED DOUBLE
- [SDR MWEA060221](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA060221), Oct 6, 2006: WEB. CORRODED. CORROSION ON AFT CARGO DOOR CUT OUT UPPER WEB AREA, LONGERON 19 X -58Y 1170-1190Z-6 UPPER SURFACE.
- [SDR MWEA00788](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA00788), Sep 8, 2000: FUEL CONTROL. INOPERATIVE. PHX - FLT 931 - N2 DROPPED TO 40 PERCENT, DISCONTINUED TAKEOFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED FUEL CONTROLLER. (X)
- [SDR AALA20001097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20001097), Jun 30, 2000: INDICATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. SDF - FLT 0899 - DURING FLIGHT FROM BJF/DFW, CREW REPORTED LEFT FUEL USED INDICATION HIGH AND ERRATIC. ENGINE SHUT DOWN AS PRECAUTION AND CREW DECLARED EMERGENC
- [SDR 97ZZZX2969](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2969), May 2, 1997: COMPRESSOR. STALLED. DURING CLIMB-OUT FROM PIE WITH NORMAL POWER SELECTED AT ROTATION, FLIGHT CREW EXPERIENCED A COMRPESSOR STALL ON THE LEFT ENGINE. ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL U
- [SDR AALA960870](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA960870), Jun 3, 1996: BLADE. FAILED. ORD - FLT 1671 - AFTER TAKEOFF ORD DURING CLIMB-OUT, RIGHT ENGINE FAILED. ACCOMPLISHED SHUTDOWN OF RIGHT ENGINE AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ORD, LANDING OVERWEIGHT
- [SDR USAA950536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA950536), May 29, 1995: PT2 LINE. CRACKED. MIA - FLT NR 1166 - THE EPR GAUGE FOR THE NR 2 ENGINE FAILED AFTER TAKEOFF. THE FLIGHT DIVERTED TO MIA. REPLACED PT2 LINE AND TIGHTENED PT7 LINE. (M)

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (8)

Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SE482CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE482CH): Installation of Tube Processing Corporation (TPC) JT8D-200 Anti-Ice tube assemblies Part Numbers 2026-TP, 2027-TP, 2028-TP and 2029-TP and support brackets Part Number 2060-TP, 2061-TP, 2062-TP and 2063-TP. United Technologies Corporation, Pratt & Whitney Division
- [STC SE00429AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00429AT): Incorporate an alternate gear box stud installation. Jet Avion Corporation
- [STC SE2117SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2117SO): Installation of an oil tank safety cap adapter which prevents loss of oil in the event of loss or damage to the oil filler cap. Jet Avion Corporation
- [STC SE2930SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2930SO): Installation of an alternate gearbox cover seal utilizing an aluminum retainer .040-inch thick with a molded-in-place elastomeric seal contoured to fit the main housing/cover flange interface. Parker O-Seal Division
- [STC SE1683GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1683GL): Installation of Rexnord O-Ring face seal P/N's 1-1337-701, 1-1633-701, 1-1738-701, and/or1-2233-701. Rexnord, Inc
- [STC SE86WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE86WE): Replace the airoils on P&WA P/Ns 495051, 478351, 583751, 653851, 653951, 572451, 583351, 653751, 653151, 676951, 728951, 709951, 710751, 627751, 737271, 578551, 738271, 747171, 792871, 786471, 583751, 777971, 780591, 782571, 793181, 799771, 794481, 794491 , 798781, and 799191. Chromizing Company
- [STC SE557NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE557NE): Installation of oil tank shuttle valve. Stockbridge William D
- [STC SE1930SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1930SO): Installation of power control shaft bushing. Cook Airtomic Division

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