AD 79-20-03

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AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, and -650B-1A and LTP101-600, -600A, and -600A-1A Engines

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79-20-03
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Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Honeywell International Inc. LTP 101-600 AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, and -650B-1A and LTP101-600, -600A, and -600A-1A Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. LTP 101-600A AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, and -650B-1A and LTP101-600, -600A, and -600A-1A Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. LTP 101-600A-1A AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, and -650B-1A and LTP101-600, -600A, and -600A-1A Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. LTS101-600A AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, and -650B-1A and LTP101-600, -600A, and -600A-1A Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. LTS101-600A-2 AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, and -650B-1A and LTP101-600, -600A, and -600A-1A Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. LTS101-600B AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, and -650B-1A and LTP101-600, -600A, and -600A-1A Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. LTS101-650A-2 AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, and -650B-1A and LTP101-600, -600A, and -600A-1A Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. LTS101-650B-1A AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, and -650B-1A and LTP101-600, -600A, and -600A-1A Engines

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the fuel control and fuel pump and oil pump drive gears due to insufficient strength of the gears (P/N 4-081-080-04, 4-083-020-01, and 4-081-080-02).

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Required Actions

Remove and replace fuel control and fuel pump drive gears with P/N 4-083-020-02 for LTP101 engines and P/N 4-081-080-05 for LTS101 engines. Replace oil pump drive gears with P/N 4-081-080-06 for LTP101 engines.

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Compliance Time

prior to further flight

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Affected Aircraft

AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, -650B-1A turboshaft engines and LTP101-600, -600A, -600A-1A turboprop engines.

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Federal Register Abstract

Fuel Control, Fuel Pump And Oil Pump Drive Gears

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, and -650B-1A and LTP101-600, -600...Show more
Subject:
Fuel Control, Fuel Pump And Oil Pump Drive Gears
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/26/1979
Make:
Honeywell International Inc.
Model:
LTP 101-600 | LTP 101-600A | LTP 101-600A-1A | LTS101-600A | LTS101-600A-2 | LTS101-600B | LTS101-65...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: 79-20-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3567

AD NUMBER:   79-20-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, and -650B-1A and LTP101-600, -600A, and -600A-1A Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 26, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
79-20-03 AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION: Amendment 39-3567. Applies to LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, and -650B-1A turboshaft and LTP101-600, -600A, and -600A-1A turboprop engines.

Compliance required prior to further flight, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the fuel control and fuel pump and oil pump drive gears accomplish the following:

1. LTS101 turboshaft model engines:

Remove from service engine fuel control and fuel pump and oil pump and oil pump accessory drive gears, both P/N 4-081-080-04, and replace with gears, both P/N 4-081-080-05. Avco Lycoming Division Alert Notice, 3V-W733, dated July 31, 1979, refers to this subject.

2. LTP101 turboprop model engines:

a. Remove from service engine fuel control and fuel pump accessory drive gears, P/N 4-083-020-01, and replace with P/N 4-083-020-02 gear.

b. Remove from service engine oil pump accessory drive gear, P/N 4-081-080-02, and replace with P/N 4-081-080-06 gear.

NOTE: Issuance of special flight permits in accordance with FAR Part 21.197, not to exceed 2 additional hours in service, is authorized.

The manufacturer's Alert Notice identified and described in this directive is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Customer Service Department, Avco Lycoming Division, 550 South Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut 06514. This document may also be examined at Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, and FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20591.

This amendment becomes effective on September 26, 1979.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, and -650B-1A and LTP101-600, -600...Show more
Subject:
Fuel Control, Fuel Pump And Oil Pump Drive Gears
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/26/1979
Make:
Honeywell International Inc.
Model:
LTP 101-600 | LTP 101-600A | LTP 101-600A-1A | LTS101-600A | LTS101-600A-2 | LTS101-600B | LTS101-65...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: 79-20-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3567

AD NUMBER:   79-20-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, and -650B-1A and LTP101-600, -600A, and -600A-1A Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 26, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
79-20-03 AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION: Amendment 39-3567. Applies to LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2, and -650B-1A turboshaft and LTP101-600, -600A, and -600A-1A turboprop engines.

Compliance required prior to further flight, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the fuel control and fuel pump and oil pump drive gears accomplish the following:

1. LTS101 turboshaft model engines:

Remove from service engine fuel control and fuel pump and oil pump and oil pump accessory drive gears, both P/N 4-081-080-04, and replace with gears, both P/N 4-081-080-05. Avco Lycoming Division Alert Notice, 3V-W733, dated July 31, 1979, refers to this subject.

2. LTP101 turboprop model engines:

a. Remove from service engine fuel control and fuel pump accessory drive gears, P/N 4-083-020-01, and replace with P/N 4-083-020-02 gear.

b. Remove from service engine oil pump accessory drive gear, P/N 4-081-080-02, and replace with P/N 4-081-080-06 gear.

NOTE: Issuance of special flight permits in accordance with FAR Part 21.197, not to exceed 2 additional hours in service, is authorized.

The manufacturer's Alert Notice identified and described in this directive is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Customer Service Department, Avco Lycoming Division, 550 South Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut 06514. This document may also be examined at Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, and FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20591.

This amendment becomes effective on September 26, 1979.

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