A-68-021
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO PRECLUDE THE POSSIBILITY OF A RECURRENCE OF SUCH AN INCIDENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT REGULATORY ACTION BE INITIATED TO PROVIDE FOR EXPEDITED RETROFIT OF AFFECTED PRATT & WHITNEY JT8D ENGINES, PREFERABLY WITH THE LATEST BEARING HOUSING ASSEMBLIES OUTLINED IN PRATT & WHITNEY JT8D SERVICE BULLETIN #1716. IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED, AS AN INTERIM MEASURE, THAT AN APPROPRIATE MAINTENANCE ALERT BULLETIN BE ISSUED CALLING THIS MATTER TO THE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION OF CONCERNED OPERATORS AND STRESSING THE CRITICAL NATURE OF APPROPRIATE AND TIMELY INSPECTIONS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is urged to require airlines to quickly upgrade specific Pratt & Whitney engines with newer bearing components to prevent future mechanical failures. As a temporary step, the agency should also issue urgent guidance to operators emphasizing the importance of conducting timely inspections on these affected units.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Sep 27, 1968 |
| NTSB number | 80378 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).