AD 79-11-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. | PT6T-3 | PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT OF CANADA Model PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 Engines |
| engine | Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. | PT6T-6 | PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT OF CANADA Model PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Automatic fuel control contamination
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Required Actions
Install the P3 air filter and associated parts in accordance with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada, Ltd. Engine Service Bulletin No. 5124 thru Revision 3 or approved equivalent procedures and parts.
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Compliance Time
within the next 3000 hours in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada PT6T-3 power sections prior to serial number CP-PS 61324 and PT6T-6 power sections prior to serial number CP-PS 72321
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Federal Register Abstract
Automatic Fuel Control
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-11-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-11-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT OF CANADA Model PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 Engines Subject: Automatic Fuel Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/31/1979 Make: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Model: PT6T-3 | PT6T-6 Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-11-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3477 AD NUMBER: 79-11-03 SUBJECT HEADING: PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT OF CANADA Model PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 31, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-11-03 PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT OF CANADA: Amendment 39-3477. Applies to Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada, Limited PT6T-3 power sections prior to serial number CP-PS 61324 and PT6T-6 power sections prior to serial number CP-PS 72321. Compliance required within the next 3000 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To preclude automatic fuel control contamination install the P3 air filter and associated parts in accordance with Paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions in Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada, Ltd. Engine Service Bulletin No. 5124 thru Revision 3 or approved equivalent procedures and parts. Equivalent procedures and parts must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch of the Eastern Region of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This amendment is effective May 31, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-11-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-11-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT OF CANADA Model PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 Engines Subject: Automatic Fuel Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/31/1979 Make: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Model: PT6T-3 | PT6T-6 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: 79-11-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3477 AD NUMBER: 79-11-03 SUBJECT HEADING: PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT OF CANADA Model PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 31, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-11-03 PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT OF CANADA: Amendment 39-3477. Applies to Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada, Limited PT6T-3 power sections prior to serial number CP-PS 61324 and PT6T-6 power sections prior to serial number CP-PS 72321. Compliance required within the next 3000 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To preclude automatic fuel control contamination install the P3 air filter and associated parts in accordance with Paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions in Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada, Ltd. Engine Service Bulletin No. 5124 thru Revision 3 or approved equivalent procedures and parts. Equivalent procedures and parts must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch of the Eastern Region of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This amendment is effective May 31, 1979. FOOTER:
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