AD 76-02-08

final rule

UNITED AIRCRAFT OF CANADA LIMITED Model PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 Series Engines

AD Number
76-02-08
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 Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PT6T-3 UNITED AIRCRAFT OF CANADA LIMITED Model PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PT6T-3A UNITED AIRCRAFT OF CANADA LIMITED Model PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PT6T-6 UNITED AIRCRAFT OF CANADA LIMITED Model PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Leakage of the Sundstrand Aviation 025277 series fuel pump without the part number 5002557 injector cap and screen assembly.

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Required Actions

Inspect the fuel pump within 25 hours in service after the effective date using Special Instruction No. 5-75 or equivalent. Install part number 5002557 injector cap and screen assembly within 250 hours in service after the effective date using Engine Service Bulletin No. 5111 or equivalent alteration.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 25 hours in service after the effective date of this A.D. for inspection and within the next 250 hours in service after the effective date for installation.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PT6T-3, PT6T-3A, PT6T-6 series turboshaft engines.

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Federal Register Abstract

Fuel Pump

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AD Number:
76-02-08
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
UNITED AIRCRAFT OF CANADA LIMITED Model PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 Series Engines
Subject:
Fuel Pump
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/05/1976
Make:
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
Model:
PT6T-3 | PT6T-3A | PT6T-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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-02-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2503

AD NUMBER:   76-02-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   UNITED AIRCRAFT OF CANADA LIMITED Model PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 5, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   76-02-08 UNITED AIRCRAFT OF CANADA LIMITED: Amendment 39-2503. Applies to all PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 series turboshaft engines.
Compliance required as indicated unless previously accomplished.
To preclude leakage of the Sundstrand Aviation 025277 series fuel pump without the part number 5002557 injector cap and screen assembly, accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 25 hours in service after the effective date of this A.D., unless previously accomplished, inspect the fuel pump in accordance with paragraph 2 Accomplishment Instructions detailed in Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada Limited Special Instruction No. 5-75 dated August 12, 1975, or approved equivalent inspection.
(b) Within the next 250 hours in service after the effective date of this A.D., unless previously accomplished, install part number 5002557, injector cap and screen assembly, in accordance with paragraph 2 Accomplishment Instructions, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada Limited Engine Service Bulletin No. 5111 dated September 4, 1975 or approved equivalent alteration. The aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the inspection or alteration can be accomplished.
Upon submission of substantiating data, through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection times specified in this A.D.
An equivalent alteration or inspection must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch of the Eastern Region of the FAA.
This amendment is effective February 5, 1976.

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
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Subject Heading:
UNITED AIRCRAFT OF CANADA LIMITED Model PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 Series Engines
Subject:
Fuel Pump
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/05/1976
Make:
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
Model:
PT6T-3 | PT6T-3A | PT6T-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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-02-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2503

AD NUMBER:   76-02-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   UNITED AIRCRAFT OF CANADA LIMITED Model PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 5, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   76-02-08 UNITED AIRCRAFT OF CANADA LIMITED: Amendment 39-2503. Applies to all PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 series turboshaft engines.
Compliance required as indicated unless previously accomplished.
To preclude leakage of the Sundstrand Aviation 025277 series fuel pump without the part number 5002557 injector cap and screen assembly, accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 25 hours in service after the effective date of this A.D., unless previously accomplished, inspect the fuel pump in accordance with paragraph 2 Accomplishment Instructions detailed in Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada Limited Special Instruction No. 5-75 dated August 12, 1975, or approved equivalent inspection.
(b) Within the next 250 hours in service after the effective date of this A.D., unless previously accomplished, install part number 5002557, injector cap and screen assembly, in accordance with paragraph 2 Accomplishment Instructions, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada Limited Engine Service Bulletin No. 5111 dated September 4, 1975 or approved equivalent alteration. The aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the inspection or alteration can be accomplished.
Upon submission of substantiating data, through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection times specified in this A.D.
An equivalent alteration or inspection must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch of the Eastern Region of the FAA.
This amendment is effective February 5, 1976.

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