A-86-029
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTBS RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: CONVENE A MAINTENANCE REVIEW BOARD WITH EXPERTS FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT, AIR CARRIER OPERATORS, AND INDEPENDENT ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND OVERHAUL FACILITIES TO REVIEW THE MAINTENANCE RELIABILITY PROGRAMS UNDER WHICH THE PRATT & WHITNEY JT8D ENGINES ARE BEING OPERATED. THIS BOARD WOULD DETERMINE AND IMPLEMENT ANY NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING CHANGES IN THE TIMES BETWEEN INSPECTIONS, REPAIRS, AND REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE PARTS, ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS OF PARTS OR COMPONENTS PERMITTED TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED ONLY ON-CONDITION, AND MODIFICATIONS OF THE USE OF ENGINE CONDITION MONITORING PROGRAMS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to convene a Maintenance Review Board with experts from the FAA, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, air carrier operators, and independent engine maintenance and overhaul facilities to review the maintenance reliability programs for Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines. The board would determine and implement any necessary improvements, including changes to inspection intervals, repair and replacement schedules, additions or deletions of on-condition parts, and modifications to engine condition monitoring programs.
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 | Jul 27, 1989 |
| NTSB number | MIA86IA072 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).