AD 77-09-08

final rule

DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Model 250-C20, C20B, C20C, B17, B17B Engines

AD Number
77-09-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-B17 DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Model 250-C20, C20B, C20C, B17, B17B Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-B17B DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Model 250-C20, C20B, C20C, B17, B17B Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C20 DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Model 250-C20, C20B, C20C, B17, B17B Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C20B DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Model 250-C20, C20B, C20C, B17, B17B Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C20C (T63-A-720) DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Model 250-C20, C20B, C20C, B17, B17B Engines

Unsafe Condition

Bleed valve diaphragm failure could cause engine power loss.

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Required Actions

Clip lockwire and remove exit nozzle P/N 6874818 from the bleed valve cover. Install strainer assembly P/N 6896347 in the valve cover exit port until fully seated. Reinstall exit nozzle and tighten to 35-45 lb. in. Remove exit nozzle and strainer assembly to clear passages of burrs, motor engine over 10% rpm, then reinstall strainer and nozzle as specified. Secure with lockwire.

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Compliance Time

within the next 30 calendar days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-C20, 250-C20B, 250-C20C (T63-A-720) engines

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Federal Register Abstract

Bleed Valve Diaphragm

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AD Number:
77-09-08
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Model 250-C20, C20B, C20C, B17, B17B Engines
Subject:
Bleed Valve Diaphragm
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/18/1977
Make:
Rolls-Royce Corporation
Model:
250-B17 | 250-B17B | 250-C20 | 250-C20B | 250-C20C (T63-A-720)
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 77-09-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2907

AD NUMBER:   77-09-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Model 250-C20, C20B, C20C, B17, B17B Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 18, 1977.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   77-09-08 DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON: Amendment 39-2889 as revised by Amendment 39-2907. Applies to 250-C20, C20B, C20C, B17, B17B engines.
Compliance required within the next 30 calendar days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
To prevent engine power loss resulting from bleed valve diaphragm failure, accomplish the following:
Clip lockwire and remove the exit nozzle P/N 6874818 from the bleed valve cover. Using a small screwdriver install strainer assembly P/N 6896347 in the valve cover exit port until it is fully seated. Install the exit nozzle in the bleed valve cover. Tighten to 35-45 lb. in. CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 45 LB. IN.; OVERTIGHTENING MAY DAMAGE THE STRAINER. Approximately 2-3 threads of the exit nozzle will be visible when the strainer assembly is seated fully in the bleed valve. If more than three threads are visible this modification must not be accomplished and bleed valve must be removed for overhaul.
To clear the bleed valve cover passages of burrs and other particles, again remove the exit nozzle and strainer assembly from the valve cover. With the throttle at IDLE CUT OFF, motor the engine in excess of 10% rpm.
Using a small screwdriver, reinstall the strainer in the valve cover exit port until it is fully seated. Reinstall the exit nozzle in the bleed valve cover. Tighten to 35-45 lb. in. CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 45 LB. IN.; OVERTIGHTENING MAY DAMAGE THE STRAINER. Approximately 2-3 threads of the exit nozzle will be visible when the strainer is fully seated in the bleed valve. Secure the exit nozzle with lockwire. (Detroit Diesel Allison Commercial Engine Bulletins No. 1116 for the 250-C20 series and No. 1071 for the 250-B17 series engines also pertain to this subject.)
Amendment 39-2889 became effective June 10, 1977.
This amendment 39-2907 becomes effective July 18, 1977.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Model 250-C20, C20B, C20C, B17, B17B Engines
Subject:
Bleed Valve Diaphragm
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/18/1977
Make:
Rolls-Royce Corporation
Model:
250-B17 | 250-B17B | 250-C20 | 250-C20B | 250-C20C (T63-A-720)
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: 77-09-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2907

AD NUMBER:   77-09-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Model 250-C20, C20B, C20C, B17, B17B Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 18, 1977.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   77-09-08 DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON: Amendment 39-2889 as revised by Amendment 39-2907. Applies to 250-C20, C20B, C20C, B17, B17B engines.
Compliance required within the next 30 calendar days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
To prevent engine power loss resulting from bleed valve diaphragm failure, accomplish the following:
Clip lockwire and remove the exit nozzle P/N 6874818 from the bleed valve cover. Using a small screwdriver install strainer assembly P/N 6896347 in the valve cover exit port until it is fully seated. Install the exit nozzle in the bleed valve cover. Tighten to 35-45 lb. in. CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 45 LB. IN.; OVERTIGHTENING MAY DAMAGE THE STRAINER. Approximately 2-3 threads of the exit nozzle will be visible when the strainer assembly is seated fully in the bleed valve. If more than three threads are visible this modification must not be accomplished and bleed valve must be removed for overhaul.
To clear the bleed valve cover passages of burrs and other particles, again remove the exit nozzle and strainer assembly from the valve cover. With the throttle at IDLE CUT OFF, motor the engine in excess of 10% rpm.
Using a small screwdriver, reinstall the strainer in the valve cover exit port until it is fully seated. Reinstall the exit nozzle in the bleed valve cover. Tighten to 35-45 lb. in. CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 45 LB. IN.; OVERTIGHTENING MAY DAMAGE THE STRAINER. Approximately 2-3 threads of the exit nozzle will be visible when the strainer is fully seated in the bleed valve. Secure the exit nozzle with lockwire. (Detroit Diesel Allison Commercial Engine Bulletins No. 1116 for the 250-C20 series and No. 1071 for the 250-B17 series engines also pertain to this subject.)
Amendment 39-2889 became effective June 10, 1977.
This amendment 39-2907 becomes effective July 18, 1977.

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