AD 2004-26-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) 250-B and 250-C Series Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2004-26-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-18515
FR Citation
70 FR 261

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Allison Engine Company Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) 250-B and 250-C Series Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the compressor adaptor coupling, leading to engine shutdown and loss of all engine power.

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Required Actions

Remove from service affected compressor adaptor couplings manufactured by Alcor, EXTEX, Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC), and Superior Air Parts (SAP). Replace or machine the coupling and impeller as necessary to achieve the specified fit tolerance.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance schedule established by the field management plans of the respective manufacturers.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) 250-B and 250-C series turboprop and turboshaft engines with certain part numbers (P/Ns) of compressor adaptor couplings manufactured by Alcor, EXTEX, RRC, and SAP installed.

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