AD 53-13-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Rolls-Royce Limited | Gipsy Queen 70-4 | De HAVILLAND GYPSY QUEEN Model 70-4, 70, 70-2, and 70-3 Engines |
| engine | Rolls-Royce Limited | Gipsy Queen 70 MK2 | De HAVILLAND GYPSY QUEEN Model 70-4, 70, 70-2, and 70-3 Engines |
| engine | Rolls-Royce Limited | Gipsy Queen 70 MK3 | De HAVILLAND GYPSY QUEEN Model 70-4, 70, 70-2, and 70-3 Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the oil transfer mechanism could result in loss of propeller control.
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Required Actions
Modification G.1920 must be accomplished as described in de Havilland Engine Service Modification News Sheet GQ.70 dated May 8, 1953. If Modification G.1728 is not incorporated, it is recommended to embody it concurrently with Modification G.1920.
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Compliance Time
not later than September 1, 1953
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Affected Aircraft
All Model 70-4 Engines and those 70, 70-2, and 70-3 Engines incorporating Modification G.1493.
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Federal Register Abstract
Oil Transfer Mechanism
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AD Final Rules - DRS_53-13-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 53-13-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: De HAVILLAND GYPSY QUEEN Model 70-4, 70, 70-2, and 70-3 Engines Subject: Oil Transfer Mechanism Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Rolls-Royce Limited Model: Gipsy Queen 70-4 | Gipsy Queen 70 MK2 | Gipsy Queen 70 MK3 Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 53-13-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 53-13-01 SUBJECT HEADING: De HAVILLAND GYPSY QUEEN Model 70-4, 70, 70-2, and 70-3 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 53-13-01 De HAVILLAND GYPSY QUEEN: Applies to All Model 70-4 Engines and to Those 70, 70-2, and 70-3 Engines Incorporating Modification G.1493. Compliance required not later than September 1, 1953. In order to prevent the loss of propeller control because of failure of the oil transfer mechanism, Modification G.1920, as described in de Havilland Engine Service Modification News Sheet GQ. 70 dated May 8, 1953, must be accomplished. Should Modification G.1728 not be incorporated, it is strongly recommended that it be embodied concurrently with Modification G.1920. The FAA concurs in this mandatory action. (de Havilland Modification News Sheet GQ. 70 dated May 8, 1953, available from de Havilland Aircraft Co., representative at Linden Airport, Linden, N.J., covers the same subject and describes method of repair.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_53-13-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 53-13-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: De HAVILLAND GYPSY QUEEN Model 70-4, 70, 70-2, and 70-3 Engines Subject: Oil Transfer Mechanism Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Rolls-Royce Limited Model: Gipsy Queen 70-4 | Gipsy Queen 70 MK2 | Gipsy Queen 70 MK3 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: 53-13-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 53-13-01 SUBJECT HEADING: De HAVILLAND GYPSY QUEEN Model 70-4, 70, 70-2, and 70-3 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 53-13-01 De HAVILLAND GYPSY QUEEN: Applies to All Model 70-4 Engines and to Those 70, 70-2, and 70-3 Engines Incorporating Modification G.1493. Compliance required not later than September 1, 1953. In order to prevent the loss of propeller control because of failure of the oil transfer mechanism, Modification G.1920, as described in de Havilland Engine Service Modification News Sheet GQ. 70 dated May 8, 1953, must be accomplished. Should Modification G.1728 not be incorporated, it is strongly recommended that it be embodied concurrently with Modification G.1920. The FAA concurs in this mandatory action. (de Havilland Modification News Sheet GQ. 70 dated May 8, 1953, available from de Havilland Aircraft Co., representative at Linden Airport, Linden, N.J., covers the same subject and describes method of repair.) FOOTER:
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