AD 69-21-03

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

ALLISON Models 501-D13 and 501-D22 Series Engines

AD Number
69-21-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 501-D13 ALLISON Models 501-D13 and 501-D22 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 501-D13A ALLISON Models 501-D13 and 501-D22 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 501-D13D ALLISON Models 501-D13 and 501-D22 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 501-D13E ALLISON Models 501-D13 and 501-D22 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 501-D13H ALLISON Models 501-D13 and 501-D22 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 501-D22 ALLISON Models 501-D13 and 501-D22 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 501-D22A ALLISON Models 501-D13 and 501-D22 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 501-D22C ALLISON Models 501-D13 and 501-D22 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 501-D22G ALLISON Models 501-D13 and 501-D22 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

First stage compressor wheels with balance weight pin holes in the front lip of the outer rim may exceed life limit margin, leading to potential failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect first stage compressor wheels in accordance with specified Allison Commercial Service Letters or approved method. Remove from service based on cycle limits or inspection results. Ensure no wheel exceeds 25,100 cycles.

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Compliance Time

Required as indicated.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Corporation Models 501-D13 (including variants D13A, D13D, D13E, D13H) and 501-D22 (including variants D22A, D22C, D22G) engines.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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