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Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217C
The Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217C turbofan variant documented for the MD-87 branch.
Identity
Aliases
JT8D-217C
Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217C turbofan
Domains
aviation
Identity Level
variant
Kind
turbofan
Name
Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217C
Status
unknown
Details
Description
The Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217C turbofan variant documented for the MD-87 branch.
Links
Official Url
https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC36-3H%20Chg%201.pdf
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Creation Time
August 5, 2026 at 00:28:05 UTC
Updated Time
August 5, 2026 at 00:28:05 UTC
Other
Sources
Accessed Date
2026-08-04
Note
The FAA table identifies MD-87 with two JT8D-217C engines and lists JT8D-217A and JT8D-219 as separate MD-87 alternatives.
Publisher
Federal Aviation Administration
Title
AC 36-3H Change 1: Estimated Maximum A-Weighted Sound Levels
Url
https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC36-3H%20Chg%201.pdf
Accessed Date
2026-08-04
Note
The FAA MD-87 data table separately identifies JT8D-217C, confirming the branch and exact engine suffix.
Publisher
Federal Aviation Administration
Title
AC 36-1H Change 1: Aircraft Noise Data
Url
https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC%2036-1H%20Chg%201.pdf
Accessed Date
2026-08-04
Note
The FAA certification listing identifies JT8D-217C as a distinct Pratt & Whitney engine model alongside JT8D-217, JT8D-217A, 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
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