AD 2006-14-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 Series Turboprop, and TSE331-3U Model Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2006-14-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-23704
FR Citation
71 FR 38054

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Honeywell International Inc Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 Series Turboprop, and TSE331-3U Model Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Uncontained turbine rotor separation due to low-cycle-fatigue (LCF) on engines used in special-use operations.

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Required Actions

Implement a new flight cycle counting method for first, second, and third-stage turbine rotors used in aircraft with multiple takeoffs and landings without engine shutdown. Remove turbine rotors from service if they have reached or exceeded their cycle life limits. Determine total equivalent cycles accrued.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 series turboprop and TSE331-3U model turboshaft engines used in aircraft with multiple takeoffs and landings without engine shutdown.

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