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Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217A

The Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217A turbofan variant documented for the MD-82 branch.

Identity

Aliases: JT8D-217APratt & Whitney JT8D-217A turbofan
Domains: aviation
Identity Level: variant
Kind: turbofan
Name: Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217A
Status: unknown

Details

Description: The Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217A turbofan variant documented for the MD-82 branch.

Links

Official Url: https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/air_traffic/environmental_issues/environmental_tetam/guidance_noise_screening_air_traffic_actions.pdf

Assets & Meta

Creation Time: August 5, 2026 at 00:16:58 UTC
Updated Time: August 5, 2026 at 00:16:58 UTC

Other

Sources

Accessed Date
2026-08-04
Note
The FAA aircraft/engine table identifies MD-82 with JT8D-217A and two engines, while listing MD-81/JT8D-217 and MD-83/JT8D-219 separately.
Publisher
Federal Aviation Administration
Title
Guidance for Noise Screening of Air Traffic Actions
Url
https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/air_traffic/environmental_issues/environmental_tetam/guidance_noise_screening_air_traffic_actions.pdf
Accessed Date
2026-08-04
Note
The FAA certification listing identifies JT8D-217A as a distinct Pratt & Whitney engine model alongside JT8D-217, JT8D-217C, and JT8D-219.
Publisher
Federal Aviation Administration Dynamic Regulatory System
Title
Pratt & Whitney JT8D Engine Type-Certificate Listing
Url
https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/46F646B6CBECDB9E85256CC2005A73BB.0001