AD 75-10-05

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AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331 Series Engines

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75-10-05
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final_rule
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engine
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Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-1 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-2 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-3U AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-3UW AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-5 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-6 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Loosening of the torque sensor assembly mounting arm could cause fuel control assembly drive backlash exceeding specified limits, leading to potential engine failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect the fuel control assembly drive according to AiResearch Service Bulletin TPE331-72-0095. Modify the torque sensor assembly mounting arm if backlash exceeds limits before further flight. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 400 hours until modification is done, incorporating the modification before mid-term inspection or overhaul period as per Service Bulletin 606.

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Compliance Time

Before exceeding 200 hours total time in service or an additional 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later; or before exceeding an additional 100 hours time in service after the effective date for engines with over 200 hours. Modifications must be done before mid-term inspection or overhaul period as per Service Bulletin 606.

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Affected Aircraft

Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-1, TPE331-2, TPE331-3U, TPE331-3UW, TPE331-5, TPE331-6 series engines with specified serial numbers and those modified per AiResearch Service Bulletin TPE331-72-0064.

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Federal Register Abstract

Torque Sensor Assembly Mounting Arm

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Subject Heading:
AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331 Series Engines
Subject:
Torque Sensor Assembly Mounting Arm
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/11/1975
Make:
Honeywell International Inc.
Model:
TPE331-1 | TPE331-2 | TPE331-3U | TPE331-3UW | TPE331-5 | TPE331-6
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: 75-10-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2255

AD NUMBER:   75-10-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 11, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-10-05 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA: Amendment 39-2198 as amended by Amendment 39-2255. Applies to certain Models and serial numbers of TPE331 series engines as follows:

Model Serial Number Effectivity
TPE331-1-101B P-93058 through P-93064
TPE331-1-151A P-92249, P-92336 through P-92356
TPE331-1-151K P-91194, P-91195, P-26001 through P-26022
TPE331-1-151G P-91193, P-91196 through P-91198
TPE331-2-201A P-90281 through P-90294, P-90296
TPE331-3U/3UW-303G P-03108, P-03109, P-03112 through P-03193, P-03195,
P-05031 through P-05048
TPE331-3U-307G/-303G P-03001, P-03009
TPE331-5-251C P-22006 through P-22103
TPE331-5-251K P-06113, P-06190 through P-06442, P-06444 through P-06537
TPE331-6-251M/-252M P-20144, P-20182 through P-20577
TPE331-6-252B P-27001, P-27002

In addition to the above serial number engines, also affected by this AD are any Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, or -6 series engines which have been modified in accordance with AiResearch Service Bulletin TPE331-72- 0064, dated February 1, 1974 or subsequent FAA-approved revision.

Compliance required as indicated.

To detect, correct and prevent loosening of the torque sensor assembly mounting arm, accomplish the following:

(a) Engines with less than 200 hours total time in service since new or last overhaul: Before exceeding 200 hours total time in service, or an additional 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, inspect the fuel control assembly drive in accordance with the instructions contained in paragraph 2.C. of AiResearch Service Bulletin TPE331-72-0095, dated April 18, 1975, or later FAA-approved revision. If the fuel pump and control drive backlash exceed the limits specified in the above referenced service bulletin, modify the torque sensor assembly mounting arm per the instructions contained in paragraph 2.D. of that bulletin before further flight.

(b) Engines with more than 200 hours total time in service since new or last overhaul: Before exceeding an additional 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect fuel control assembly drive, and modify the torque sensor assembly mounting arm per paragraph (a), above, as necessary.

(c) If the fuel control assembly drive meets the backlash limits specified in the above referenced service bulletin, the inspections required in paragraphs (a), and (b), above, must be repeated at intervals not to exceed 400 hours thereafter until the torque sensor assembly mounting arm is modified per paragraph 2.D of the above referenced service bulletin. This modification must be incorporated before the affected engine exceeds the time in service since new or overhaul at the manufacturer's recommended mid-term inspection as defined in paragraphs 2.A., 2.C., or 2.D. of the Revision No. 7, dated March 20, 1975, or later revisions, of AiResearch Service Bulletin No. 606; or, if this mid-term inspection has already been accomplished prior to the effective date of this AD, before exceeding the recommended overhaul period as defined in the Service Bulletin No. 606, Revision 7, dated March 20, 1975, as revised.

NOTE: Engine Models TPE331-6-252B and -252M are not specifically included in the above referenced Service Bulletin No. 606. Refer to paragraph 2.D of this service bulletin for mid-term inspection and overhaul times applicable to these engine models.

(d) Equivalent procedures may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, upon submission of adequate substantiation data.

(e) Aircraft may be flown to a base for performance of inspections as required by paragraphs (a) and (b) above per FAR's 21.197 and 21.199.

Amendment 39-2198 became effective May 15, 1975.
This amendment 39-2255 becomes effective July 11, 1975.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331 Series Engines
Subject:
Torque Sensor Assembly Mounting Arm
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/11/1975
Make:
Honeywell International Inc.
Model:
TPE331-1 | TPE331-2 | TPE331-3U | TPE331-3UW | TPE331-5 | TPE331-6
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: 75-10-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2255

AD NUMBER:   75-10-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 11, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-10-05 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA: Amendment 39-2198 as amended by Amendment 39-2255. Applies to certain Models and serial numbers of TPE331 series engines as follows:

Model Serial Number Effectivity
TPE331-1-101B P-93058 through P-93064
TPE331-1-151A P-92249, P-92336 through P-92356
TPE331-1-151K P-91194, P-91195, P-26001 through P-26022
TPE331-1-151G P-91193, P-91196 through P-91198
TPE331-2-201A P-90281 through P-90294, P-90296
TPE331-3U/3UW-303G P-03108, P-03109, P-03112 through P-03193, P-03195,
P-05031 through P-05048
TPE331-3U-307G/-303G P-03001, P-03009
TPE331-5-251C P-22006 through P-22103
TPE331-5-251K P-06113, P-06190 through P-06442, P-06444 through P-06537
TPE331-6-251M/-252M P-20144, P-20182 through P-20577
TPE331-6-252B P-27001, P-27002

In addition to the above serial number engines, also affected by this AD are any Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, or -6 series engines which have been modified in accordance with AiResearch Service Bulletin TPE331-72- 0064, dated February 1, 1974 or subsequent FAA-approved revision.

Compliance required as indicated.

To detect, correct and prevent loosening of the torque sensor assembly mounting arm, accomplish the following:

(a) Engines with less than 200 hours total time in service since new or last overhaul: Before exceeding 200 hours total time in service, or an additional 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, inspect the fuel control assembly drive in accordance with the instructions contained in paragraph 2.C. of AiResearch Service Bulletin TPE331-72-0095, dated April 18, 1975, or later FAA-approved revision. If the fuel pump and control drive backlash exceed the limits specified in the above referenced service bulletin, modify the torque sensor assembly mounting arm per the instructions contained in paragraph 2.D. of that bulletin before further flight.

(b) Engines with more than 200 hours total time in service since new or last overhaul: Before exceeding an additional 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect fuel control assembly drive, and modify the torque sensor assembly mounting arm per paragraph (a), above, as necessary.

(c) If the fuel control assembly drive meets the backlash limits specified in the above referenced service bulletin, the inspections required in paragraphs (a), and (b), above, must be repeated at intervals not to exceed 400 hours thereafter until the torque sensor assembly mounting arm is modified per paragraph 2.D of the above referenced service bulletin. This modification must be incorporated before the affected engine exceeds the time in service since new or overhaul at the manufacturer's recommended mid-term inspection as defined in paragraphs 2.A., 2.C., or 2.D. of the Revision No. 7, dated March 20, 1975, or later revisions, of AiResearch Service Bulletin No. 606; or, if this mid-term inspection has already been accomplished prior to the effective date of this AD, before exceeding the recommended overhaul period as defined in the Service Bulletin No. 606, Revision 7, dated March 20, 1975, as revised.

NOTE: Engine Models TPE331-6-252B and -252M are not specifically included in the above referenced Service Bulletin No. 606. Refer to paragraph 2.D of this service bulletin for mid-term inspection and overhaul times applicable to these engine models.

(d) Equivalent procedures may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, upon submission of adequate substantiation data.

(e) Aircraft may be flown to a base for performance of inspections as required by paragraphs (a) and (b) above per FAR's 21.197 and 21.199.

Amendment 39-2198 became effective May 15, 1975.
This amendment 39-2255 becomes effective July 11, 1975.

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