AD 68-02-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Rolls-Royce Limited | Gipsy Queen 70-4 | BRISTOL SIDDELEY Model Gipsy Queen Series 70 Engines |
| engine | Rolls-Royce Limited | Gipsy Queen 70 MK2 | BRISTOL SIDDELEY Model Gipsy Queen Series 70 Engines |
| engine | Rolls-Royce Limited | Gipsy Queen 70 MK3 | BRISTOL SIDDELEY Model Gipsy Queen Series 70 Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the crankshaft front end that could result in loss of the propeller.
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Required Actions
Within 400 hours' time in service after the effective date, and thereafter every 400 hours' time in service, visually inspect the crankshaft for cracks per Bristol Siddeley TNS G.Q. 70 No. 105 or FAA-approved equivalent. Replace cracked crankshafts before further flight with uncracked ones or incorporate Modification 2925 (R.550). If no cracks are found, incorporate Modification 2925 at next overhaul. Discontinue inspections after Modification 2925 is incorporated.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 400 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 400 hours' time in service from the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Bristol Siddeley Model Gipsy Queen Series 70 Engines with Crankshafts incorporating Modifications 1399 (R.155), 1609 (R.259), 2289 (R.155 and R.259), 2931 (R.563 and R.564), or Repair Schemes R.155 and R.259.
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Federal Register Abstract
Crankshaft Front End
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-02-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-02-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BRISTOL SIDDELEY Model Gipsy Queen Series 70 Engines Subject: Crankshaft Front End Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/16/1968 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Model: Gipsy Queen 70-4 | Gipsy Queen 70 MK2 | Gipsy Queen 70 MK3 Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-02-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-542 AD NUMBER: 68-02-01 SUBJECT HEADING: BRISTOL SIDDELEY Model Gipsy Queen Series 70 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 16, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-02-01 BRISTOL SIDDELEY: Amendment 39-542. Applies to deHavilland Model Gipsy Queen Series 70 Engines with Crankshafts with Modifications 1399 (R.155), 1609 (R.259), 2289 (R.155 and R.259), 2931 (R.563 and R.564), or Repair Schemes R.155 and R.259 incorporated. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the crankshaft front end that could result in loss of the propeller, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 400 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 400 hours' time in service from the last inspection, visually inspect the crankshaft for cracks, in accordance with Bristol Siddeley Technical News Sheet (TNS) G.Q. 70 No. 105, dated August 14, 1967, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If cracks are found during the inspections required by paragraph (a), replace cracked crankshaft before further flight with an uncracked crankshaft, or incorporate Gipsy Modification 2925 (R.550). If Gipsy Modification 2925 (R.550) is not incorporated, inspect the replacement crankshaft in accordance with paragraph (a). (c) If no cracks are found during the inspections required by paragraph (a), incorporate Modification 2925 (R.550), or an FAA-approved equivalent, at next overhaul. (d) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) may be discontinued after the incorporation of Gipsy Modification 2925 (R.550). This amendment becomes effective February 16, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-02-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-02-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BRISTOL SIDDELEY Model Gipsy Queen Series 70 Engines Subject: Crankshaft Front End Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/16/1968 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: 68-02-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-542 AD NUMBER: 68-02-01 SUBJECT HEADING: BRISTOL SIDDELEY Model Gipsy Queen Series 70 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 16, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-02-01 BRISTOL SIDDELEY: Amendment 39-542. Applies to deHavilland Model Gipsy Queen Series 70 Engines with Crankshafts with Modifications 1399 (R.155), 1609 (R.259), 2289 (R.155 and R.259), 2931 (R.563 and R.564), or Repair Schemes R.155 and R.259 incorporated. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the crankshaft front end that could result in loss of the propeller, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 400 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 400 hours' time in service from the last inspection, visually inspect the crankshaft for cracks, in accordance with Bristol Siddeley Technical News Sheet (TNS) G.Q. 70 No. 105, dated August 14, 1967, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If cracks are found during the inspections required by paragraph (a), replace cracked crankshaft before further flight with an uncracked crankshaft, or incorporate Gipsy Modification 2925 (R.550). If Gipsy Modification 2925 (R.550) is not incorporated, inspect the replacement crankshaft in accordance with paragraph (a). (c) If no cracks are found during the inspections required by paragraph (a), incorporate Modification 2925 (R.550), or an FAA-approved equivalent, at next overhaul. (d) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) may be discontinued after the incorporation of Gipsy Modification 2925 (R.550). This amendment becomes effective February 16, 1968. FOOTER:
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