# Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series Turbofan Engines
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2000-10-24 · Effective 2001-04-23 · 65 FR 63537
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-26971
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series Turbofan
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 63537
- **Publication date:** 2000-10-24
- **Effective date:** 2001-04-23
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 98-ANE-48-AD
## Abstract

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Pratt & Whitney JT8D series turbofan engines, that currently requires revisions to the Time Limits Section (TLS) of the JT8D Turbofan Engine Manual to include required enhanced inspection of selected critical life-limited parts at each piece-part exposure. This action adds additional critical life-limited parts for enhanced inspection. This amendment is prompted by focused inspection procedures that have been developed by the manufacturer for additional critical life-limited parts. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/10/24/00-26971/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-jt8d-series-turbofan-engines)
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