AD 77-13-20

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

ROLLS ROYCE (1971), LTD Model Bristol Viper MK. 522 and MK. 601-22 Engines

AD Number
77-13-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce Limited, Bristol Engines Division Viper Mk. 522 ROLLS ROYCE (1971), LTD Model Bristol Viper MK. 522 and MK. 601-22 Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Limited, Bristol Engines Division Viper Mk. 601-22 ROLLS ROYCE (1971), LTD Model Bristol Viper MK. 522 and MK. 601-22 Engines

Unsafe Condition

Interference between the engine throttle control rod and the high pressure fuel shutoff valve could result in inability to actuate fuel shutoff.

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Required Actions

Relocate ident/data tags on fuel tube P/N DF-21-389, check clearance between fuel tube and H.P. cock control rod P/N 25CX53-25A, and realign fuel tube if clearance is inadequate. For engines not yet installed, ensure ident/data tags are positioned more than 8 inches from the union nut at the b.f.c.u. connection or refit them to a lower position as specified.

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Compliance Time

within the next 500 hours engine time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Limited, Bristol Engines Division Model Viper Mk. 522 and Viper Mk. 601-22 engines installed or held for installation on Hawker Siddeley Model DH/BH-125 series airplanes

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