AD 69-18-04

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

ALLISON Models 250-C10 and 250-C18 Series Engines

AD Number
69-18-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C10 (T63-A-5) ALLISON Models 250-C10 and 250-C18 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C10B (T63-A-5A) ALLISON Models 250-C10 and 250-C18 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C10D (T63-A-700) ALLISON Models 250-C10 and 250-C18 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C18 ALLISON Models 250-C10 and 250-C18 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C18A ALLISON Models 250-C10 and 250-C18 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C18B ALLISON Models 250-C10 and 250-C18 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C18C ALLISON Models 250-C10 and 250-C18 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Torquemeter shaftgear failure

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Required Actions

Adjust N1 speed at ground idle so that N2 speed does not exceed 71% RPM. Avoid continuous operation at engine power turbine speeds (N2) below 98% or above 102% RPM. Revise Rotorcraft Flight Manual and powerplant instrument markings as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Effective October 18, 1969

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Affected Aircraft

Allison Models 250-C10 and 250-C18 Series Engines with Gearbox Serial Numbers CAG 20183; CAG 20185; CAG 20193 through CAG 20265; CAG 20508; CAG 21001 through CAG 21395; CAG 21600 through CAG 21706; CAG 21800 through CAG 21803, except those modified per Allison Commercial Engine Bulletin 250 CEB-90 or later FAA approved revision, or having P/N 6852085 nitrided helical torquemeter shaftgears.

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