AD 80-09-11

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TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model GTSIO-520 Series Engines

AD Number
80-09-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model GTSIO-520 Series Engines
engine Continental Motors GTSIO-520-D TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model GTSIO-520 Series Engines
engine Continental Motors GTSIO-520-E TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model GTSIO-520 Series Engines
engine Continental Motors GTSIO-520-F TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model GTSIO-520 Series Engines
engine Continental Motors GTSIO-520-H TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model GTSIO-520 Series Engines
engine Continental Motors GTSIO-520-K TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model GTSIO-520 Series Engines
engine Continental Motors GTSIO-520-L TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model GTSIO-520 Series Engines
engine Continental Motors GTSIO-520-M TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model GTSIO-520 Series Engines
engine Continental Motors GTSIO-520-N TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model GTSIO-520 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Separation of the starter torsional damper from the starter gear shaft and subsequent damage to critical components in the engine nacelle.

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Required Actions

Prior to next flight, inspect the locking device at the outboard end of the starter gear shaft for proper installation of all required parts (snap ring, nut lock key, compression spring, Marsden slotted hex nut). If parts are incorrect or missing, check torque on the existing hexagon nut within 25 hours engine operating time and install correct parts within 100 hours engine operating time.

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Compliance Time

Prior to next flight and within every 25 hours engine operating time thereafter until all correct parts are installed. Install all correct parts within 100 hours engine operating time after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model GTSIO-520 series engines overhauled by AAR Western Skyways, Inc.

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Federal Register Abstract

Starter Torsional Damper/Starter Gear Shaft

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model GTSIO-520 Series Engines
Subject:
Starter Torsional Damper/Starter Gear Shaft
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Continental Motors
Model:
GTSIO-520-C | GTSIO-520-D | GTSIO-520-E | GTSIO-520-F | GTSIO-520-H | GTSIO-520-K | GTSIO-520-L | GT...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:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-09-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3763

AD NUMBER:   80-09-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model GTSIO-520 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   80-09-11 TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS: Amendment 39-3763. Applies to Model GTSIO-520 series engines overhauled by AAR Western Skyways, Inc.
To prevent the possible separation of the starter torsional damper from the starter gear shaft and subsequent damage to critical components in the engine nacelle, accomplish the following:
a. Prior to next flight:
1. Remove engine cowling to the extent that the rear of the engine, where the starter and/or starter adapter are installed, can be seen.
2. Inspect the locking device at the outboard end of the starter gear shaft, which secures the torsional damper (see Figure I) for proper installation of all required parts. There must be a snap ring (TCM P/N 502171), a nut lock key (TCM P/N 632980), a compression spring (TCM P/N 628311) and a Marsden slotted hex nut (TCM P/N 632979) installed.
3. If all of the parts (in 2. above) are installed correctly, no further action is required.
b. If all the parts (in a.2. above) are not installed or are of the incorrect part, accomplish the following:
1. Prior to the next flight and within every 25 hours engine operating time thereafter until all correct parts are installed, check the torque on the existing hexagon nut on the starter gear shaft to 180-220 foot pounds. For installations incorporating a compressor sheave for air conditioner drive, the hex nut must be checked for a torque of 195-235 foot pounds.
2. Within 100 hours engine operating time after the effective date of this AD, install all correct parts in accordance with TCM overhaul manual instructions.
Parts may be obtained from Teledyne Continental Motors, P.O. Box 90, Mobile, Alabama 36601, telephone (A/C 205) 438-3411, or AAR Western Skyways, Inc., Troutdale, Oregon, telephone (A/C 503) 665- 1181 or any other Teledyne Continental Motors distributor.


c. Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repairs required by this AD can be accomplished.
An equivalent method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320.
This amendment is effective upon publication in the Federal Register as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by priority mail, issued April 3, 1980, which contained this amendment.

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AD Number:
80-09-11
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Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model GTSIO-520 Series Engines
Subject:
Starter Torsional Damper/Starter Gear Shaft
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Continental Motors
Model:
GTSIO-520-C | GTSIO-520-D | GTSIO-520-E | GTSIO-520-F | GTSIO-520-H | GTSIO-520-K | GTSIO-520-L | GT...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:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-09-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3763

AD NUMBER:   80-09-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model GTSIO-520 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   80-09-11 TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS: Amendment 39-3763. Applies to Model GTSIO-520 series engines overhauled by AAR Western Skyways, Inc.
To prevent the possible separation of the starter torsional damper from the starter gear shaft and subsequent damage to critical components in the engine nacelle, accomplish the following:
a. Prior to next flight:
1. Remove engine cowling to the extent that the rear of the engine, where the starter and/or starter adapter are installed, can be seen.
2. Inspect the locking device at the outboard end of the starter gear shaft, which secures the torsional damper (see Figure I) for proper installation of all required parts. There must be a snap ring (TCM P/N 502171), a nut lock key (TCM P/N 632980), a compression spring (TCM P/N 628311) and a Marsden slotted hex nut (TCM P/N 632979) installed.
3. If all of the parts (in 2. above) are installed correctly, no further action is required.
b. If all the parts (in a.2. above) are not installed or are of the incorrect part, accomplish the following:
1. Prior to the next flight and within every 25 hours engine operating time thereafter until all correct parts are installed, check the torque on the existing hexagon nut on the starter gear shaft to 180-220 foot pounds. For installations incorporating a compressor sheave for air conditioner drive, the hex nut must be checked for a torque of 195-235 foot pounds.
2. Within 100 hours engine operating time after the effective date of this AD, install all correct parts in accordance with TCM overhaul manual instructions.
Parts may be obtained from Teledyne Continental Motors, P.O. Box 90, Mobile, Alabama 36601, telephone (A/C 205) 438-3411, or AAR Western Skyways, Inc., Troutdale, Oregon, telephone (A/C 503) 665- 1181 or any other Teledyne Continental Motors distributor.


c. Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repairs required by this AD can be accomplished.
An equivalent method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320.
This amendment is effective upon publication in the Federal Register as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by priority mail, issued April 3, 1980, which contained this amendment.

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