P&W JT8D/Volvo RM8 Engine 1960s Early version Maintenance Manuals with ipc, and early AL-31 engine 1980s manual and partial drawing

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m13katyusa2020

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JT8D was researched by the P&W company and was fashioned in 1960s, being used by many early jets at that time, including Douglas DC-9, French Dassault Mercure, and later Sweden Saab-37 fighter, Boeing 737-200 etc, most of which were in fashion in 1960s, but begun to retire in 1990s, most of which were retired now.
JT8D historical manuals shared here in pdf files includes:
DC9 powerplant buildup manual, JT8D early maintenance training manual, Lufansa JT8D maintenance training manual, JT8D early borescope manual, JT8D tech fam manual, JT8D type certificate, JT8D thrust reverser machanism US patent, JT8D base manual(some parts missing, refer to JT8D early maintenance training manual and Lufansa JT8D maintenance training manual), JT8D early illustrated parts catalogue(IPC), JT8D early series maintenance manual(Normal historical jt8d maintenance manual)(MM-Normally).
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The manuals are separated in many parts, which would be posted in future days.
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VERY IMPORTANT Update:
P&W JT8D Engine Early version ipc, initial issue date January 15, 1963. For non-profitable historical ref only.
Disclaimer: These items are shared for reference, sharing for non-profitable use only.
This manuals and blueprints are not meant to be used for current update material for certification / repair, but make an excellent reference for the scholar, collector, modeler or aircraft buffs .... For proprietary reasons we generally only provide civil manuals and blueprints on long-out-of-production Aircraft / Engines / Helicopter. The information is for reference only and we do not guarantee the accuracy or currency of any manuals.


Reference herein to any specific commercial products by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, is not meant to imply or suggest any endorsement by, or affiliation with that manufacturer or supplier. All trade names, trademarks and manufacturer names are the property of their respective owners.
Please download the pdf attachments freely with no charge:
 

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  • JT8D_EARLY_MAINTENANCE_TRAINING_MANUAL.pdf
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  • Lufansa-jt8d-maintenance-and-installision-manual.pdf
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  • JT8D_EARLY_borescope-inspection-MANUAL.pdf
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  • JT8D_TECH_FAM_MANUAL.pdf
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  • E2EA.pdf
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  • Thrust_reverser_JT8D-US5592813.pdf
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  • jt8-engine-base-manual-1_Part1of3.pdf
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  • jt8-engine-base-manual-2_Part2of3.pdf
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  • JT8D-EARLY-ILLUSTRATED-PARTS-CATALOGUE.pdf
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  • JT8D-EARLY-Maintenance-Manual.pdf
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m13katyusa2020

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Volvo RM8 was one of the most famous enhanced JT8D, creating a power similar to AL-31, were finally out of service before 2010.
Volvo RM8 engine cutaway drawing and general specs:
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m13katyusa2020

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AL-31 were the jets with similar thrust and weight with GE F100 and PW F110 engine equipped on F-15 AND F-16, which were installed on Su-27 series and J-10.
Here's public-available Al-31 Theory of operation manual, the Soviet Union in 1980s.

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updated: A main general drawing with 19 images including main systems schemetic of early AL-31 was found on a public sharing website, original source was unknown, sharing here only for non-profitable use and historical reference only.
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Disclaimer: These items are shared for reference, sharing for non-profitable use only.
This manuals and blueprints are not meant to be used for current update material for certification / repair, but make an excellent reference for the scholar, collector, modeler or aircraft buffs .... The information is for reference only and we do not guarantee the accuracy or currency of any manuals.


Reference herein to any specific commercial products by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, is not meant to imply or suggest any endorsement by, or affiliation with that manufacturer or supplier. All trade names, trademarks and manufacturer names are the property of their respective owners.
Please download the following 5 pdf attachments:
 

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  • AL31-FP-engine-pneumatic-cylinder-Project-HAL.pdf
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  • Main_General_Drawing_of_early_AL31.pdf
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  • AL31_afterburner_spec_shared_on_a_Chinese_public_website.pdf
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m13katyusa2020

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JT8D was researched by the P&W company and was fashioned in 1960s, being used by many early jets at that time, including Douglas DC-9, French Dassault Mercure, and later Sweden Saab-37 fighter, Boeing 737-200 etc, most of which were in fashion in 1960s, but begun to retire in 1990s, most of which were retired now.
JT8D historical manuals shared here includes:
DC9 powerplant buildup manual, JT8D early maintenance training manual, Lufansa JT8D maintenance training manual, JT8D early borescope manual, JT8D tech fam manual, JT8D type certificate, JT8D thrust reverser machanism US patent, JT8D base manual(some parts missing, refer to JT8D early maintenance training manual and Lufansa JT8D maintenance training manual), JT8D early illustrated parts catalogue(IPC), JT8D early series maintenance manual(Normal historical jt8d maintenance manual)(MM-Normally).
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The manuals are separated in many parts, which would be posted in future days.
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View attachment 669994 View attachment 669974 View attachment 669976
VERY IMPORTANT Update:
P&W JT8D Engine Early version ipc, initial issue date January 15, 1963. For non-profitable historical ref only.
Disclaimer: These items are shared for reference, sharing for non-profitable use only.
This manuals and blueprints are not meant to be used for current update material for certification / repair, but make an excellent reference for the scholar, collector, modeler or aircraft buffs .... For proprietary reasons we generally only provide civil manuals and blueprints on long-out-of-production Aircraft / Engines / Helicopter. The information is for reference only and we do not guarantee the accuracy or currency of any manuals.


Reference herein to any specific commercial products by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, is not meant to imply or suggest any endorsement by, or affiliation with that manufacturer or supplier. All trade names, trademarks and manufacturer names are the property of their respective owners.
Disclaimer: These items are shared for reference, sharing for non-profitable use only.
This manuals and blueprints are not meant to be used for current update material for certification / repair, but make an excellent reference for the scholar, collector, modeler or aircraft buffs .... The information is for reference only and we do not guarantee the accuracy or currency of any manuals.


Reference herein to any specific commercial products by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, is not meant to imply or suggest any endorsement by, or affiliation with that manufacturer or supplier. All trade names, trademarks and manufacturer names are the property of their respective owners.
Update: JT8D early series maintenance manual(Normal historical jt8d maintenance manual)(MM-Normally).
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please download the pdf attachment:
 

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For afterburner tuobofan and tuobojet maintenance manuals, refer to
1961 GE J79 Afterburner Turbojet engine maintenance manuals + illustrated Parts Catalogue(IPC) and Rolls-Royce Spey MK202 Turbofan Afterburner jet:
JT8D was researched by the P&W company and was fashioned in 1960s, being used by many early jets at that time, including Douglas DC-9, French Dassault Mercure, and later Sweden Saab-37 fighter, Boeing 737-200 etc, most of which were in fashion in 1960s, but begun to retire in 1990s, most of which were retired now.
View attachment 669050 View attachment 669051 View attachment 669054
The manuals are separated in many parts, which would be posted in future days.
Disclaimer: These items are shared for reference, sharing for non-profitable use only.
This manuals and blueprints are not meant to be used for current update material for certification / repair, but make an excellent reference for the scholar, collector, modeler or aircraft buffs .... For proprietary reasons we generally only provide civil manuals and blueprints on obsolete Aircraft / Engines / Helicopter. The information is for reference only and we do not guarantee the accuracy or currency of any manuals.


Reference herein to any specific commercial products by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, is not meant to imply or suggest any endorsement by, or affiliation with that manufacturer or supplier. All trade names, trademarks and manufacturer names are the property of their respective owners.
 
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m13katyusa2020

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Mar 26, 2022
JT8D was researched by the P&W company and was fashioned in 1960s, being used by many early jets at that time, including Douglas DC-9, French Dassault Mercure, and later Sweden Saab-37 fighter, Boeing 737-200 etc, most of which were in fashion in 1960s, but begun to retire in 1990s, most of which were retired now.
View attachment 669050 View attachment 669051 View attachment 669054 View attachment 669974 View attachment 669976
The manuals are separated in many parts, which would be posted in future days.
Disclaimer: These items are shared for reference, sharing for non-profitable use only.
This manuals and blueprints are not meant to be used for current update material for certification / repair, but make an excellent reference for the scholar, collector, modeler or aircraft buffs .... For proprietary reasons we generally only provide civil manuals and blueprints on obsolete Aircraft / Engines / Helicopter. The information is for reference only and we do not guarantee the accuracy or currency of any manuals.


Reference herein to any specific commercial products by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, is not meant to imply or suggest any endorsement by, or affiliation with that manufacturer or supplier. All trade names, trademarks and manufacturer names are the property of their respective owners.
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VERY IMPORTANT Update:
P&W JT8D Engine Early version ipc, initial issue date January 15, 1963. For non-profitable historical ref only.
Disclaimer: These items are shared for reference, sharing for non-profitable use only.
This manuals and blueprints are not meant to be used for current update material for certification / repair, but make an excellent reference for the scholar, collector, modeler or aircraft buffs .... For proprietary reasons we generally only provide civil manuals and blueprints on obsolete Aircraft / Engines / Helicopter. The information is for reference only and we do not guarantee the accuracy or currency of any manuals.


Reference herein to any specific commercial products by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, is not meant to imply or suggest any endorsement by, or affiliation with that manufacturer or supplier. All trade names, trademarks and manufacturer names are the property of their respective owners.
Please download the following pdf attachment:
 

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  • JT8D-EARLY-ILLUSTRATED-PARTS-CATALOGUE.pdf
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m13katyusa2020

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Mar 26, 2022
JT8D was researched by the P&W company and was fashioned in 1960s, being used by many early jets at that time, including Douglas DC-9, French Dassault Mercure, and later Sweden Saab-37 fighter, Boeing 737-200 etc, most of which were in fashion in 1960s, but begun to retire in 1990s, most of which were retired now.
JT8D historical manuals shared here includes:
DC9 powerplant buildup manual, JT8D early maintenance training manual, Lufansa JT8D maintenance training manual, JT8D early borescope manual, JT8D tech fam manual, JT8D type certificate, JT8D thrust reverser machanism US patent, JT8D base manual(some parts missing, refer to JT8D early maintenance training manual and Lufansa JT8D maintenance training manual), JT8D early illustrated parts catalogue(IPC), JT8D early series maintenance manual(Normal historical jt8d maintenance manual)(MM-Normally).
View attachment 669050 View attachment 669051 View attachment 669054 View attachment 670475 View attachment 670476
The manuals are separated in many parts, which would be posted in future days.
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View attachment 669994 View attachment 669974 View attachment 669976
VERY IMPORTANT Update:
P&W JT8D Engine Early version ipc, initial issue date January 15, 1963. For non-profitable historical ref only.
Disclaimer: These items are shared for reference, sharing for non-profitable use only.
This manuals and blueprints are not meant to be used for current update material for certification / repair, but make an excellent reference for the scholar, collector, modeler or aircraft buffs .... For proprietary reasons we generally only provide civil manuals and blueprints on long-out-of-production Aircraft / Engines / Helicopter. The information is for reference only and we do not guarantee the accuracy or currency of any manuals.


Reference herein to any specific commercial products by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, is not meant to imply or suggest any endorsement by, or affiliation with that manufacturer or supplier. All trade names, trademarks and manufacturer names are the property of their respective owners.
For materials of the engine, refer to Basic Aircraft Materials and treatment:
 
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m13katyusa2020

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Mar 26, 2022
JT8D was researched by the P&W company and was fashioned in 1960s, being used by many early jets at that time, including Douglas DC-9, French Dassault Mercure, and later Sweden Saab-37 fighter, Boeing 737-200 etc, most of which were in fashion in 1960s, but begun to retire in 1990s, most of which were retired now.
JT8D historical manuals shared here includes:
DC9 powerplant buildup manual, JT8D early maintenance training manual, Lufansa JT8D maintenance training manual, JT8D early borescope manual, JT8D tech fam manual, JT8D type certificate, JT8D thrust reverser machanism US patent, JT8D base manual(some parts missing, refer to JT8D early maintenance training manual and Lufansa JT8D maintenance training manual), JT8D early illustrated parts catalogue(IPC), JT8d early series maintenance manual(Normal historical jt8d maintenance manual)(MM-Normally).
View attachment 669050 View attachment 669051 View attachment 669054 View attachment 670475 View attachment 670476
The manuals are separated in many parts, which would be posted in future days.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
View attachment 669994 View attachment 669974 View attachment 669976
VERY IMPORTANT Update:
P&W JT8D Engine Early version ipc, initial issue date January 15, 1963. For non-profitable historical ref only.
Disclaimer: These items are shared for reference, sharing for non-profitable use only.
This manuals and blueprints are not meant to be used for current update material for certification / repair, but make an excellent reference for the scholar, collector, modeler or aircraft buffs .... For proprietary reasons we generally only provide civil manuals and blueprints on long-out-of-production Aircraft / Engines / Helicopter. The information is for reference only and we do not guarantee the accuracy or currency of any manuals.


Reference herein to any specific commercial products by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, is not meant to imply or suggest any endorsement by, or affiliation with that manufacturer or supplier. All trade names, trademarks and manufacturer names are the property of their respective owners.
Application: Retired Douglas DC-9-30 Passenger Jet POH(FCOM), AMM, WDM, IPC, and Retired MD-90 SRM for basic early JT8D version.
Lockheed F-104 AFM, AMM of different systems with government-released weapon operation and maintenance manuals, SRM, and IPC manuals thread for JT8D equipped with afterburner, such as Volvo RM8A.
 
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Fuel-consumption efficiency Improving method: changing into a tail-turboprop geared engine.

Tail-mounted turbofan engine historical tech manual for historical reference only:
GE CF-700 18kN turbofan engine maintenance manual and illustrated parts catalogue

Other similar engine historical manuals:
1960s Early Soviet Turbofan tech Engine NK-8 and D30 maintenance manuals and illustrated parts catalogue ( IPC ), for historical ref only

A geared turbofan engine patent for reference, it's a reference only, if anyone want to use the same or developed tech of the patent without touching the laws, they must buy and be authorized by the owner of the patent:
 

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