AD 78-05-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_78-05-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-05-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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