AD 77-13-20
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Shutoff Valve
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-13-20.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-13-20 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: ROLLS ROYCE (1971), LTD Model Bristol Viper MK. 522 and MK. 601-22 Engines Subject: Fuel Shutoff Valve Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/01/1977 Make: Rolls-Royce Limited, Bristol Engines Division Model: Viper Mk. 522 | Viper Mk. 601-22 Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-13-20 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2945 AD NUMBER: 77-13-20 SUBJECT HEADING: ROLLS ROYCE (1971), LTD Model Bristol Viper MK. 522 and MK. 601-22 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 1, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-13-20 ROLLS ROYCE (1971), LTD: Amendment 39-2945. Applies to Bristol Viper MK. 522 and MK. 601-22 engines installed, or being held for installation, on Hawker Siddeley Model DH/BH-125 series airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent interference between the engine throttle control rod and the high pressure fuel shutoff valve that could result in inability to actuate fuel shutoff, accomplish the following: (a) For installed engines, within the next 500 hours engine time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following in accordance with paragraph 2.A of Rolls Royce Alert Service Bulletin 73-A98 (MK. 522 engines) or 73-A13 (MK. 601-22 engines), both dated October 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent: (1) Relocate the ident/data tags fitted to the fuel tube, P/N DF-21-389. (2) Check for adequate clearance between the fuel tube, P/N DF-21-389, and the H.P. cock control rod, P/N 25CX53-25A. (3) If the clearance is found not to be adequate during the inspection specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this paragraph, realign the fuel tube to provide adequate clearance. (b) For other engines, prior to installation on a Model DH/BH-125 airplane, ascertain the location of the ident/data tags on fuel tube P/N DF-21-389 and if it is found to be within 8 inches or less of the union nut, at the b.f.c.u. connection, remove the tags and refit to a lower position on the tube in accordance with the instructions contained in paragraph 2.B of Rolls Royce Alert Service Bulletin 73-A98 (MK. 522 engines) or 73-A13 (MK. 601-22 engines), both dated October 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. NOTE: The accomplishment instructions contained in Rolls Royce Alert Service Bulletins 73-A13 and 73- A98 are identical. This amendment becomes effective on August 1, 1977. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-13-20.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-13-20 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: ROLLS ROYCE (1971), LTD Model Bristol Viper MK. 522 and MK. 601-22 Engines Subject: Fuel Shutoff Valve Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/01/1977 Make: Rolls-Royce Limited, Bristol Engines Division Model: Viper Mk. 522 | Viper Mk. 601-22 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: 77-13-20 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2945 AD NUMBER: 77-13-20 SUBJECT HEADING: ROLLS ROYCE (1971), LTD Model Bristol Viper MK. 522 and MK. 601-22 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 1, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-13-20 ROLLS ROYCE (1971), LTD: Amendment 39-2945. Applies to Bristol Viper MK. 522 and MK. 601-22 engines installed, or being held for installation, on Hawker Siddeley Model DH/BH-125 series airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent interference between the engine throttle control rod and the high pressure fuel shutoff valve that could result in inability to actuate fuel shutoff, accomplish the following: (a) For installed engines, within the next 500 hours engine time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following in accordance with paragraph 2.A of Rolls Royce Alert Service Bulletin 73-A98 (MK. 522 engines) or 73-A13 (MK. 601-22 engines), both dated October 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent: (1) Relocate the ident/data tags fitted to the fuel tube, P/N DF-21-389. (2) Check for adequate clearance between the fuel tube, P/N DF-21-389, and the H.P. cock control rod, P/N 25CX53-25A. (3) If the clearance is found not to be adequate during the inspection specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this paragraph, realign the fuel tube to provide adequate clearance. (b) For other engines, prior to installation on a Model DH/BH-125 airplane, ascertain the location of the ident/data tags on fuel tube P/N DF-21-389 and if it is found to be within 8 inches or less of the union nut, at the b.f.c.u. connection, remove the tags and refit to a lower position on the tube in accordance with the instructions contained in paragraph 2.B of Rolls Royce Alert Service Bulletin 73-A98 (MK. 522 engines) or 73-A13 (MK. 601-22 engines), both dated October 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. NOTE: The accomplishment instructions contained in Rolls Royce Alert Service Bulletins 73-A13 and 73- A98 are identical. This amendment becomes effective on August 1, 1977. FOOTER:
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