AD 47-10-33
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed Aircraft Corporation | 49-46 | LOCKHEED Model 49 |
Unsafe Condition
Cylinder heads turning or unscrewing slightly on Wright 739C18BA1 and 2 engines with light type barrels, leading to potential valve clearance issues.
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Required Actions
Inspect and mark light barrel cylinders with yellow paint and scribe lines. Inspect scribe lines every 35 to 60 hours of operation. Replace cylinders if head turning exceeds 1/8 inch. Replace specific light barrel cylinders during first engine overhaul.
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Compliance Time
Prior to certification or next 60 hours of operation
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Model 49-46 aircraft with Wright 739C18BA1 and 2 engines having light type cylinder barrels.
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Federal Register Abstract
Cylinder Barrel Replacement
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-10-33.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-10-33 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 49 Subject: Cylinder Barrel Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Model: 49-46 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-10-33 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-10-33 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 49 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-10-33 LOCKHEED: (Was Service Note 4 of AD-763-3.) Applies to Model 49. Difficulties have been experienced with cylinder heads turning or unscrewing slightly on certain Wright 739C18BA1 and 2 engines. This condition has occurred on older type cylinders having barrels designated as "light type" barrels. Later type cylinders have "heavy type" barrels on which this turning tendency has been eliminated. Heavy type cylinder barrels have a circumferential groove on the mounting flange to distinguish them from the light type barrels. Following procedure shall be established for inspection and replacement as necessary of light barrel cylinders: (a) Prior to certification or next 60 hours of operation: (1) Mark detonation pickup bosses on light barrel cylinders with yellow paint for ready identification. (2) Scribe front of these light barrel cylinders by marking heavy flange near bottom of cylinder head and continuing scribe line down seven barrel fins. Dark paint may be used as background for scribe lines. Wright Aeronautical have provided a scribing tool which may be used for this purpose. The scribe line should be on front of cylinders where it can be easily seen with engines installed in airplanes. (b) After each succeeding 35 to 60 hours of operation: (1) Inspect scribe lines for signs of cylinder head turning. (2) Cylinder heads which have turned 1/32 inch or more since prior inspection should have valve clearances checked and reset to normal cold clearances if necessary, provided total head turning does not exceed 1/8 inch. (3) Cylinders on which heads have turned more than 1/8-inch total shall be replaced immediately with heavy barrel cylinders. (c) At first engine overhaul, light barrel cylinder Nos. 1, 11, 13, 15, and 17 shall be replaced with heavy barrel cylinders. Replaced cylinders may be used in other locations provided total amount of turning has not exceeded 1/8 inch. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-10-33.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-10-33 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LOCKHEED Model 49 Subject: Cylinder Barrel Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Model: 49-46 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-10-33 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-10-33 SUBJECT HEADING: LOCKHEED Model 49 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-10-33 LOCKHEED: (Was Service Note 4 of AD-763-3.) Applies to Model 49. Difficulties have been experienced with cylinder heads turning or unscrewing slightly on certain Wright 739C18BA1 and 2 engines. This condition has occurred on older type cylinders having barrels designated as "light type" barrels. Later type cylinders have "heavy type" barrels on which this turning tendency has been eliminated. Heavy type cylinder barrels have a circumferential groove on the mounting flange to distinguish them from the light type barrels. Following procedure shall be established for inspection and replacement as necessary of light barrel cylinders: (a) Prior to certification or next 60 hours of operation: (1) Mark detonation pickup bosses on light barrel cylinders with yellow paint for ready identification. (2) Scribe front of these light barrel cylinders by marking heavy flange near bottom of cylinder head and continuing scribe line down seven barrel fins. Dark paint may be used as background for scribe lines. Wright Aeronautical have provided a scribing tool which may be used for this purpose. The scribe line should be on front of cylinders where it can be easily seen with engines installed in airplanes. (b) After each succeeding 35 to 60 hours of operation: (1) Inspect scribe lines for signs of cylinder head turning. (2) Cylinder heads which have turned 1/32 inch or more since prior inspection should have valve clearances checked and reset to normal cold clearances if necessary, provided total head turning does not exceed 1/8 inch. (3) Cylinders on which heads have turned more than 1/8-inch total shall be replaced immediately with heavy barrel cylinders. (c) At first engine overhaul, light barrel cylinder Nos. 1, 11, 13, 15, and 17 shall be replaced with heavy barrel cylinders. Replaced cylinders may be used in other locations provided total amount of turning has not exceeded 1/8 inch. FOOTER:
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