NO.

MAN—JT8D-2-06
TYPE: Off—wing ATA:
72-33-00

JT8D MAINTENANCE ADVISORY NOTICE

SUBJECT:
FIRST STAGE FAN BLADE REFURBISHMENT INTERVAL

MODEL APPLICATION:
JT8D-9, —9A, —11, —15, —17, —17R

DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Maintenance Advisory Notice (MAN) is to recommend a leading

edge fan blade refurbishment interval to minimize fan blade root fractures
caused by increased vibratory stress. The increased vibratory stress is the
result of engine operation with eroded and blunt leading edges on the fan
blades.
In addition to leading edge refur bishment, periodic maintenance of the entire
fan blade is recommended. This includes shot peening of the root, bead peening
of the airfoil, reapplication of anti—gallant on the root, and chord width
check.

BACKGROUND:
Since 1987 there have been thirteen (13) fan blade root fractures on the —9,
— 9A, — 11, — 15, — 17,
and 17R Engine Models. Four (4) resulted in engine case
penetrat ion and two (2) of those result ed in cowl penetrat ions. The pr imary
cause of these root fractures is eroded and blunt leading edges that produce
increased vibratory stress in the root and airfoil.
The primary cause of leading edge erosion is the operating environment. Rain is
the most common contributor, but also sand can contribute to erosion. Over time,
material is removed from the leading edges, leaving them blunt. The aerodynamic
performance of the blade is diminished and vibratory stress in the airfoil and
root is increased. Leading edge refurbishment per Reference 2, Engine Manual,
Repair-10, will provide the proper leading edge geometry and restore the blades'
aerodynamic performance.

D i s t r i b u t i o n Code Internal Reference No.

2604 RW/JEJ 06HCO67

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RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ACTION:
This maintenance recommendation must be performed off—wing.
The Maintenance Advisory Notice is a Pratt & Whitney instruction, not a
mandate, which is a result of the best available infor mation. It is recommended
t h a t t h e o p e r a t o r s c h e d u l e t h e p r o c e d u r e i n t h i s N o t i c e a t t h e in d i c a t e d t im e s .
Pratt and Whitney recommends for the JT8D engines you perform total fan blade
refurbishment (i.e. overhaul) as described in Reference 2, Engine Manual,
Chapter/Section 72-33-21, Insp-00 at the next shop visit after 4000 cycles since
t h e l a s t f a n b l a d e r e f u r b i s h m e n t . I f t h e c y c l e s s i n c e la s t r e f u r b is h m e n t c a n n o t
b e d e t e r m in e d , r e f u r b i s h f a n b l a d e s a t t h e n e x t s h o p v i s i t .

BENEFITS:
Refurbishment of the blade leading edge will restore the aerodynamic performance
of the blade and also reduce the vibratory stress in the blade root.

APPROVAL:
The maintenance specified in this Maintenance Advisory Notice has been shown to
comply with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and is FAA—Approved for the
engine model(s) listed.
This document is the product of Pratt & Whitney Technical Support Engineering
and Technical Publications.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
EQUIPMENT/TOOLING:
No more Support Equipment is necessary.
REFERENCES:
1. Turbojet Engine Standard Practices Manual, Part No. 585005.
2. JT8D—STD Engine Manual, PN 481672.
3. JT8D Illustrated Parts Catalog, Part No. 481675.

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MATERIAL INFORMATION
The material data that follows is for each engine:
NOTE: It is possible to use the Chapter/Section and Figure/Item
reference number shown below the old part number to find the
part in the Illustrated Parts Catalog.
Est i m at e o f In str u cti o n s —
New PN Qty U n i t P r i c e ( $ ) Key Word Old PN Disposition

FOR JT8D-9, —9A, —11, —15, —17, —17R Engines:

A l l J T 8 D - 9, — 9A , — 1 1, — 1 5, — 1 7, a n d — 17 R F i r s t S t a g e F a n B la d e s ar e c ov e r e d b y
this MAN. The following list of part numbers is provided for reference only.
27 BLADE 616601 (X)
72-33-00-1-90
27 BLADE 706701 (X)
72-33-00-1-90 A
27 BLADE 740701 (X)
72-33-00-1-90 B
27 BLADE 740901 (X)
72-33-00-1-90 C
27 BLADE 792201 (X)
72-33-00-1-90 D
27 BLADE 693801 (X)
72-33-00-1-90 E
27 BLADE 792301 (X)
7 2- 3 3 - 0 0 - 1- 9 0 F
27 BLADE 751801 (X)
72-33-00-1-90 G
27 BLADE 751501 (X)
72-33-00-1-90 H
27 BLADE 706601 (X)
7 2- 3 3 - 0 0 - 1- 9 0 J
27 BLADE 750801 (X)
72-33-00-1-90 K
27 BLADE 845601 (X)
7 2- 3 3 - 0 0 - 1- 9 0 L
27 BLADE 816101 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BA
27 BLADE 809501 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BB

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Estimate of Instructions—
New PN Qty Unit Price($) Key Word Old PN Disposition

27 BLADE 809501-001 (X)

72-33-00-1-90BC
27 BLADE 809601 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BD
27 BLADE 809601-001 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BE
27 BLADE 809701 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BF
27 BLADE 809701-001 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BG
27 BLADE 809801 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BH
27 BLADE 809801-001 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BJ
27 BLADE 816101-001 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BK
27 BLADE 616101-001 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BL
27 BLADE 693801-001 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BM
27 BLADE 706601-001 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BN
27 BLADE 706701-001 (X)
72-33-00-1-90B0
27 BLADE 740701-001 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BP
27 BLADE 740901-001 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BQ
27 BLADE 751501-001 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BR
27 BLADE 751801-001 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BS
27 BLADE 792201-001 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BT
27 BLADE 792301-001 (X)
72-33-00-1-90BU
Parts Modification Conditions
(X) Reburbish as specified in the Recommended Maintenance Action section of this
MAN.

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PROCEDURE:

1. Perform a total fan blade refurbishment as specified in Reference 2, Engine

Manual, Chapter/Section 72-33-21, Inspection-00.

REFURBISH FAN BLADES

AS SPECIFIED IN THE
PROCEDURE SECTION OF
THIS MAN

B518894
72-33-21
LOCATION OF THE FIRST STAGE FAN BLADES
FIGURE 1

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