AD 73-26-03

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AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TSE331-3U-303N Engines.

AD Number
73-26-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Honeywell International Inc. TSE331-3U AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TSE331-3U-303N Engines.

Unsafe Condition

Abnormal wear of the fuel control drive components including the external splines of the fuel pump output shaft (P/N 868484), internal splines of the coupling (P/N 893646), and external splines of the fuel control input shaft (Woodward P/N 3499-034).

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Required Actions

Inspect the fuel control drive per AiResearch Service Bulletin TSE331-73-5006 within 25 hours additional time in service or before 400 hours total time, whichever is later. Adjust the fuel control overspeed governor minimum flow stop screw per Service Bulletin TSE331-73-5005 within the next 25 hours. Verify AD actions before installing spare fuel controls.

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Compliance Time

Within 25 hours additional time in service, or before accumulating 400 hours total time in service, whichever occurs later, and at intervals not to exceed 400 hours time in service thereafter for inspections. Adjustments must be within the next 25 hours time in service.

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Affected Aircraft

AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TSE331-3U-303N engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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