AD 78-05-02

final rule

AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines

AD Number
78-05-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-1 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-1U AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-1UA AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-2 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-2U AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-2UA AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-3 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-3U AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-3UW AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-3W AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-5 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-5U AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-6 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-6U AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the propeller pitch control cam follower pin

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Required Actions

Remove propeller pitch control sleeve assembly Part Number 869647-1, -2, or -3 and replace it with a serviceable propeller pitch control sleeve assembly Part Number 869647-4 or later FAA approved sleeve assembly per AiResearch Service Bulletin TPE331-72-0115, or equivalent method approved by the FAA.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 500 hours time in service after April 1, 1978 or prior to September 30, 1979, or at next engine overhaul, whichever comes first

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Affected Aircraft

AiResearch Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series engines

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Federal Register Abstract

Propeller Pitch Control Cam Follower Pin

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AD Number:
78-05-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines
Subject:
Propeller Pitch Control Cam Follower Pin
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/05/1979
Make:
Honeywell International Inc.
Model:
TPE331-1 | TPE331-1U | TPE331-1UA | TPE331-2 | TPE331-2U | TPE331-2UA | TPE331-3 | TPE331-3U | TPE33...Show more
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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-05-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3445

AD NUMBER:   78-05-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 5, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
78-05-02 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA: Amendment 39-3145 as amended by amendment 39-3445. Applies to AiResearch Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series engines.
Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent failure of the propeller pitch control cam follower pin accomplish the following:

(1) Within the next 500 hours time in service after April 1, 1978 or prior to September 30, 1979, or at next engine overhaul, whichever comes first, unless already accomplished, remove propeller pitch control sleeve assembly Part Number 869647-1, -2, or -3 from the engine and replace it with a serviceable propeller pitch control sleeve assembly Part Number 869647-4 or other later FAA approved sleeve assembly in accordance with AiResearch Service Bulletin TPE331-72-0115, Revision 1, dated September 26, 1977, or later FAA approved revisions, or by equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

(2) Special flight permits may be issued per FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to authorize operation of aircraft to a base where this modification required by this AD may be performed.

Amendment 39-3145 became effective April 1, 1978.

This amendment 39-3445 becomes effective April 5, 1979.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines
Subject:
Propeller Pitch Control Cam Follower Pin
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/05/1979
Make:
Honeywell International Inc.
Model:
TPE331-1 | TPE331-1U | TPE331-1UA | TPE331-2 | TPE331-2U | TPE331-2UA | TPE331-3 | TPE331-3U | TPE33...Show more
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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-05-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3445

AD NUMBER:   78-05-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 5, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
78-05-02 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA: Amendment 39-3145 as amended by amendment 39-3445. Applies to AiResearch Model TPE331-1, -2, -3, -5, and -6 Series engines.
Compliance required as indicated.

To prevent failure of the propeller pitch control cam follower pin accomplish the following:

(1) Within the next 500 hours time in service after April 1, 1978 or prior to September 30, 1979, or at next engine overhaul, whichever comes first, unless already accomplished, remove propeller pitch control sleeve assembly Part Number 869647-1, -2, or -3 from the engine and replace it with a serviceable propeller pitch control sleeve assembly Part Number 869647-4 or other later FAA approved sleeve assembly in accordance with AiResearch Service Bulletin TPE331-72-0115, Revision 1, dated September 26, 1977, or later FAA approved revisions, or by equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

(2) Special flight permits may be issued per FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to authorize operation of aircraft to a base where this modification required by this AD may be performed.

Amendment 39-3145 became effective April 1, 1978.

This amendment 39-3445 becomes effective April 5, 1979.

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