AD 79-11-03

final rule

PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT OF CANADA Model PT6T-3 and PT6T-6 Engines

AD Number
79-11-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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