AD 77-09-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_77-09-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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250-B17 | 250-B17B | 250-C20 | 250-C20B | 250-C20C (T63-A-720) Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-09-08 CITATION: This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. 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-09-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. 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. FOOTER:
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