AD 77-02-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | General Electric Company | CT64-820-4 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CT64-820-4 Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Overstressing of Stage 4 turbine buckets due to engine output shaft overspeed exceeding 1512 rpm.
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Required Actions
Reduce engine output shaft overspeed limit from 1512 rpm to 1450 rpm. Update applicable maintenance and operating data to reflect the new limit.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
General Electric Company CT64-820-4 model turboprop engines
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Federal Register Abstract
Stage 4 Turbine Buckets
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-02-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-02-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CT64-820-4 Engines Subject: Stage 4 Turbine Buckets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/09/1977 Make: General Electric Company Model: CT64-820-4 Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-02-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2809 AD NUMBER: 77-02-03 SUBJECT HEADING: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CT64-820-4 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 9, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-02-03 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Amendment 39-2809. Applies to all General Electric Company CT64-820-4 model turboprop engines. Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the possibility of overstressing the Stage 4 turbine buckets, the engine output shaft overspeed limit is reduced from 1512 rpm to 1450 rpm. The original limit is given in Note 2 of Type Certificate Data Sheet E13EA-10, dated February 15, 1976. This amendment becomes effective February 9, 1977. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-02-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-02-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CT64-820-4 Engines Subject: Stage 4 Turbine Buckets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/09/1977 Make: General Electric Company Model: CT64-820-4 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: 77-02-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2809 AD NUMBER: 77-02-03 SUBJECT HEADING: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Model CT64-820-4 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 9, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-02-03 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Amendment 39-2809. Applies to all General Electric Company CT64-820-4 model turboprop engines. Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the possibility of overstressing the Stage 4 turbine buckets, the engine output shaft overspeed limit is reduced from 1512 rpm to 1450 rpm. The original limit is given in Note 2 of Type Certificate Data Sheet E13EA-10, dated February 15, 1976. This amendment becomes effective February 9, 1977. FOOTER:
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