AD 81-13-12 R1

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Model 250-C30, -C30P, and C30S Engines

AD Number
81-13-12 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C30 DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Model 250-C30, -C30P, and C30S Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C30P DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Model 250-C30, -C30P, and C30S Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C30S DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Model 250-C30, -C30P, and C30S Engines

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in P/N 6898694 4th stage turbine wheel nozzles leading to uncontained turbine wheel failures.

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Required Actions

Inspect, reduce life limits where applicable based on inspection results, and remove from service affected P/N 6898694 nozzles in compliance with Detroit Diesel Allison Commercial Engine Alert Bulletin CEB-A-72-3056, Revision 3 dated March 30, 1983, or later FAA approved revisions. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR's 21.197 and 21.199 to operate aircraft to a base where compliance can be accomplished. Equivalent means of compliance may be approved by the Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office.

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Compliance Time

as indicated unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Model 250-C30, -C30P, and C30S engines equipped with 4th stage turbine nozzle assembly P/N 6898694, except specific engine and turbine serial numbers listed in the AD.

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