CIVIL AVIATION
AUTHORITY
Reference: B737 series /DC9 series
Enq: Piet Fourie
Tel: +27 11 545 1000
Fax: +27115451013
E-mail
fouriep@caa.co.za
To All B737 series and DC9 series operators
To Whom It May Concern:
Sir/Madam,
Pratt and Whitney JT8 series engine mountings and supports
This is due to a recent incident of B737 fitted with the affected engine type, where engine separation occurred. The intention is to alleviate the possibility
of re-occurrence of the incident, which might have a disastrous outcome, and this is in no way attest to, or and indication to the cause of the incident. There is and independent process which the SACAA has undertaken and the results of such might or might not affect this notice. The purpose of this notice is to assure Safety on the affected aircraft type fitted with the abovementioned engines operated with in the Republic.
Please be advised that the SACAA is currently in the process of developing an Emergency Airworthiness Directive to conduct a detailed visual inspection as per the NDT principles on the aircraft assemblies and subassemblies.
Confirm compliance to all applicable Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins related to engine and pylon mountings as well as support bolts as per the Manufacturer.
All operators will be notified as soon as the Emergency Airworthiness Directive has been issued.
Should you have any queries to above-mentioned matter please do not hesitate to contact this Authority.
Bheki Ihianga
Airworthiness Inspector Large Aircraft