AD 73-26-03

final rule

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.
Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

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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Federal Register Abstract

Fuel Control Drive

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AD Number:
73-26-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TSE331-3U-303N Engines.
Subject:
Fuel Control Drive
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/28/1973
Make:
Honeywell International Inc.
Model:
TSE331-3U
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 73-26-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1758

AD NUMBER:   73-26-03

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 28, 1973.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   73-26-03 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA: Amdt. 39-1758. Applies to Model TSE331-3U-303N engines.
Compliance required as indicated.
To detect abnormal wear of the fuel control drive consisting of the external splines of the fuel pump output shaft, P/N 868484; internal splines of the coupling, P/N 893646; and, the fuel control input shaft external splines, Woodward P/N 3499-034, accomplish the following after the effective date of this AD:
(a) Within 25 hours additional time in service, or before accumulating 400 hours total time in service, whichever occurs later, unless previously accomplished within the last 375 hours time in service, and at intervals not to exceed 400 hours time in service thereafter, inspect the fuel control drive per the instructions of paragraph 2.c of AiResearch Service Bulletin TSE331-73-5006, dated October 26, 1973, or later FAA-approved revisions.
(b) Within the next 25 hours time in service, unless already accomplished, adjust the fuel control overspeed governor minimum flow stop screw per instructions of paragraphs 2(H), and (I) of AiResearch Service Bulletin TSE331-73-5005, dated July 20, 1973, or later FAA-approved revisions.
(c) Prior to installation of spare fuel controls, verify the accomplishment of the actions required by this AD per the instructions of the referenced Service Bulletins.
(d) Equivalent procedures may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, Western Region, upon submission of adequate substantiating data.
This amendment becomes effective December 28, 1973.

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AD Number:
73-26-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TSE331-3U-303N Engines.
Subject:
Fuel Control Drive
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/28/1973
Make:
Honeywell International Inc.
Model:
TSE331-3U
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: 73-26-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1758

AD NUMBER:   73-26-03

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 28, 1973.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   73-26-03 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA: Amdt. 39-1758. Applies to Model TSE331-3U-303N engines.
Compliance required as indicated.
To detect abnormal wear of the fuel control drive consisting of the external splines of the fuel pump output shaft, P/N 868484; internal splines of the coupling, P/N 893646; and, the fuel control input shaft external splines, Woodward P/N 3499-034, accomplish the following after the effective date of this AD:
(a) Within 25 hours additional time in service, or before accumulating 400 hours total time in service, whichever occurs later, unless previously accomplished within the last 375 hours time in service, and at intervals not to exceed 400 hours time in service thereafter, inspect the fuel control drive per the instructions of paragraph 2.c of AiResearch Service Bulletin TSE331-73-5006, dated October 26, 1973, or later FAA-approved revisions.
(b) Within the next 25 hours time in service, unless already accomplished, adjust the fuel control overspeed governor minimum flow stop screw per instructions of paragraphs 2(H), and (I) of AiResearch Service Bulletin TSE331-73-5005, dated July 20, 1973, or later FAA-approved revisions.
(c) Prior to installation of spare fuel controls, verify the accomplishment of the actions required by this AD per the instructions of the referenced Service Bulletins.
(d) Equivalent procedures may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, Western Region, upon submission of adequate substantiating data.
This amendment becomes effective December 28, 1973.

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