AD 2002-03-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. (Formerly AlliedSignal Inc. and Textron Lycoming) LTS101 Series Turboshaft and LTP101 Series Turboprop Engines |
| engine | Honeywell | International Inc | Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. (Formerly AlliedSignal Inc. and Textron Lycoming) LTS101 Series Turboshaft and LTP101 Series Turboprop Engines |
Unsafe Condition
A machining discrepancy during manufacture of certain impellers may result in cracks in the impeller back face area, potentially leading to impeller failure and an uncontained engine failure.
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Required Actions
Conduct a one-time visual inspection for surface finish and a one-time fluorescent penetrant inspection for cracks of the affected impellers.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Honeywell International Inc. (formerly AlliedSignal Inc. and Textron Lycoming) LTS101 series turboshaft and LTP101 series turboprop engines with certain impellers installed.
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