AD 53-13-01

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De HAVILLAND GYPSY QUEEN Model 70-4, 70, 70-2, and 70-3 Engines

AD Number
53-13-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.)

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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.)

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