AD 48-22-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Division | Double Wasp CA15 | PRATT & WHITNEY Model Double Wasp Engines |
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Division | Double Wasp CA17 | PRATT & WHITNEY Model Double Wasp Engines |
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Division | Double Wasp CA18 | PRATT & WHITNEY Model Double Wasp Engines |
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Division | Double Wasp CA19 | PRATT & WHITNEY Model Double Wasp Engines |
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Division | Double Wasp CA3 | PRATT & WHITNEY Model Double Wasp Engines |
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Division | Double Wasp CA5 | PRATT & WHITNEY Model Double Wasp Engines |
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Division | Double Wasp CB16 | PRATT & WHITNEY Model Double Wasp Engines |
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Division | Double Wasp CB17 | PRATT & WHITNEY Model Double Wasp Engines |
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Division | Double Wasp CB3 | PRATT & WHITNEY Model Double Wasp Engines |
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Division | Double Wasp CB4 | PRATT & WHITNEY Model Double Wasp Engines |
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Division | Double Wasp R2800-97 | PRATT & WHITNEY Model Double Wasp Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Water-alcohol injection systems may allow water flow into the carburetor, leading to pump failure from dry running or inadvertent water flow during operation.
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Required Actions
Disconnect water feed line and install 1/2-inch pipe plug in regulator entrance. Disconnect water vent line at regulator and install 1/4-inch pipe plug. Drain water tank, disconnect pump, and secure lines with tape or remove and store until reactivation. Modifications with specific valves must be made to reactive the system.
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Compliance Time
prior to next flight
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Affected Aircraft
Martin 202, Convair 240, and Douglas DC-6 Aircraft powered with Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp engines equipped with water-alcohol injection system.
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Federal Register Abstract
Water-Alcohol Injection System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-22-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-22-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: PRATT & WHITNEY Model Double Wasp Engines Subject: Water-Alcohol Injection System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Pratt & Whitney Division Model: Double Wasp CA15 | Double Wasp CA17 | Double Wasp CA18 | Double Wasp CA19 | Double Wasp CA3 | Double...Show more 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: 48-22-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-22-01 SUBJECT HEADING: PRATT & WHITNEY Model Double Wasp Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-22-01 PRATT & WHITNEY: Applies to Martin 202, Convair 240, and Douglas DC-6 Aircraft Powered With Double Wasp Engines Equipped With Water-Alcohol Injection System. Compliance required prior to next flight. If water injection lines to carbuertor are incorporated, the water system should be blanked off. This should be accomplished by disconnecting water feed line and installing 1/2-inch pipe plug in regulator entrance. Water vent line should be disconnected at regulator and 1/4-inch pipe plug installed. Water tank should be drained and pump disconnected to preclude inadvertent water flow or pump failure from dry running. If impracticable to secure lines with tape to prevent vibration, they should be removed and stored until system reactivated. Operation of aircraft should be restricted to dry takeoff power pending correction. Water-alcohol injection systems may be reactivated provided either of the following two modifications are accomplished: 1. (a) Incorporate general control solenoid valve part 40R1009 (or equivalent approved by P&W No. 139262) in vapor vent line extending from water tank to water regulator and, (b) Incorporate Mansfield and Green Co. check valve 31-B (P&W No. 139263) in water feed line extending from water pump to water regulator. The installation of these parts should be accomplished in accordance with instructions issued by Pratt and Whitney. 2. (a) Incorporate hydraulically operated check valve Airite Products No. 1015 (or equivalent approved by Pratt and Whitney) in vapor vent line extending from water tank to water regulator and, (b) Incorporate Parker check valve No. 527-10D (or equivalent approved by Pratt and Whitney) in water feed line extending from water pump to water regulator. The installations of these parts should be accomplished in accordance with Consolidated Vultee Drawing 6121501-P. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-22-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-22-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: PRATT & WHITNEY Model Double Wasp Engines Subject: Water-Alcohol Injection System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Pratt & Whitney Division Model: Double Wasp CA15 | Double Wasp CA17 | Double Wasp CA18 | Double Wasp CA19 | Double Wasp CA3 | Double...Show more 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: 48-22-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-22-01 SUBJECT HEADING: PRATT & WHITNEY Model Double Wasp Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-22-01 PRATT & WHITNEY: Applies to Martin 202, Convair 240, and Douglas DC-6 Aircraft Powered With Double Wasp Engines Equipped With Water-Alcohol Injection System. Compliance required prior to next flight. If water injection lines to carbuertor are incorporated, the water system should be blanked off. This should be accomplished by disconnecting water feed line and installing 1/2-inch pipe plug in regulator entrance. Water vent line should be disconnected at regulator and 1/4-inch pipe plug installed. Water tank should be drained and pump disconnected to preclude inadvertent water flow or pump failure from dry running. If impracticable to secure lines with tape to prevent vibration, they should be removed and stored until system reactivated. Operation of aircraft should be restricted to dry takeoff power pending correction. Water-alcohol injection systems may be reactivated provided either of the following two modifications are accomplished: 1. (a) Incorporate general control solenoid valve part 40R1009 (or equivalent approved by P&W No. 139262) in vapor vent line extending from water tank to water regulator and, (b) Incorporate Mansfield and Green Co. check valve 31-B (P&W No. 139263) in water feed line extending from water pump to water regulator. The installation of these parts should be accomplished in accordance with instructions issued by Pratt and Whitney. 2. (a) Incorporate hydraulically operated check valve Airite Products No. 1015 (or equivalent approved by Pratt and Whitney) in vapor vent line extending from water tank to water regulator and, (b) Incorporate Parker check valve No. 527-10D (or equivalent approved by Pratt and Whitney) in water feed line extending from water pump to water regulator. The installations of these parts should be accomplished in accordance with Consolidated Vultee Drawing 6121501-P. FOOTER:
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