AD 2008-08-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Turbochargers

AD Number
2008-08-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0314
FR Citation
73 FR 21222

Unsafe Condition

Excessive gap between the turbocharger turbine housing flange and the exhaust tube flange due to machining defects, leading to exhaust leakage.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time visual inspection of suspect turbochargers for the excessive gap. Replace turbochargers that fail the gap inspection.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Kelly Aerospace Power Systems turbochargers on applicable aircraft models with suspect turbochargers.

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