AD 46-06-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Gladden Products Corp. | Kinner R-5 Series 2 | KINNER Model R-5 Series 2 Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Master rod failures due to the early type rod design in Kinner R-5 Series 2 Engines.
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Required Actions
Install master rod (P/N 835) before exceeding 200 hours total operation with the early type rod. Rebalance the crankshaft and rod assembly during replacement.
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Compliance Time
before exceeding 200 hours total operation with the early type rod
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Affected Aircraft
Gladden Products Corp. Kinner R-5 Series 2 Engines with serial numbers: 371, 378, 379, 380, 383, 386, 398, 399, 400, 401, 404, 405, 406, 407, 409, 410, 411, 413, 414, 415 installed on Jobmaster DGA-18K and Ryan ST-3KR airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Master Rod
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-06-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-06-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: KINNER Model R-5 Series 2 Engines Subject: Master Rod Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Gladden Products Corp. Model: Kinner R-5 Series 2 Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 46-06-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-06-02 SUBJECT HEADING: KINNER Model R-5 Series 2 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-06-02 KINNER: (Was Mandatory Note 8 of AD-749-1 and Special Note 11 of AM-231.) Applies Only to Jobmaster DGA-18K and Ryan ST-3KR Airplanes With R-5 Series 2 Engines With the Following Serial Numbers: 371, 378, 379, 380, 383, 386, 398, 399, 400, 401, 404, 405, 406, 407, 409, 410, 411, 413, 414, 415. Install master rod (P/N 835) before exceeding 200 hours total operation with the early type rod. This replacement should preclude further master rod failures and involves the rebalancing of the crankshaft and rod assembly. (Kinner Service Bulletin No. E-1-8 dated July 24, 1942, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-06-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-06-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: KINNER Model R-5 Series 2 Engines Subject: Master Rod Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Gladden Products Corp. Model: Kinner R-5 Series 2 Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 46-06-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-06-02 SUBJECT HEADING: KINNER Model R-5 Series 2 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-06-02 KINNER: (Was Mandatory Note 8 of AD-749-1 and Special Note 11 of AM-231.) Applies Only to Jobmaster DGA-18K and Ryan ST-3KR Airplanes With R-5 Series 2 Engines With the Following Serial Numbers: 371, 378, 379, 380, 383, 386, 398, 399, 400, 401, 404, 405, 406, 407, 409, 410, 411, 413, 414, 415. Install master rod (P/N 835) before exceeding 200 hours total operation with the early type rod. This replacement should preclude further master rod failures and involves the rebalancing of the crankshaft and rod assembly. (Kinner Service Bulletin No. E-1-8 dated July 24, 1942, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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