AD 82-13-03

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DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Models 250-C20 and -C20B Engines

AD Number
82-13-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C20 DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Models 250-C20 and -C20B Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C20B DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Models 250-C20 and -C20B Engines

Unsafe Condition

Possible power turbine overspeed due to unmodified high pressure fuel control filter assembly.

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Required Actions

Modify the engine high pressure fuel control filter assembly with P/N 6899279 following Detroit Diesel Allison Commercial Engine Alert Bulletin CEB-A-1144, Revision 3, or later FAA approved revision. Compliance may be achieved through equivalent means approved by the Chief, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office.

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Compliance Time

At the next engine or CECO fuel control/power turbine governor overhaul, but not later than October 1, 1982

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Corporation Models 250-C20 and -C20B engines equipped with Chandler Evans Company Model MC-40 fuel control system.

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Federal Register Abstract

Modify Engine High Pressure Fuel Control Filter Assembly

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AD Number:
82-13-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Models 250-C20 and -C20B Engines
Subject:
Modify Engine High Pressure Fuel Control Filter Assembly
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/01/1982
Make:
Rolls-Royce Corporation
Model:
250-C20 | 250-C20B
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 82-13-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4403

AD NUMBER:   82-13-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Models 250-C20 and -C20B Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 1, 1982.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   82-13-03 DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON: Amendment 39-4403. Applies to all Models 250-C20 and -C20B engines equipped with the Chandler Evans Company (CECO) Model MC-40 fuel control system.
Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To prevent possible power turbine overspeed, accomplish the following at the next engine or CECO fuel control/power turbine governor overhaul, but not later than October 1, 1982:
Modify the engine high pressure fuel control filter assembly, P/N 6895173 or P/N 6896727, into P/N 6899279 in accordance with the detailed instructions provided in Detroit Diesel Allison Commercial Engine Alert Bulletin CEB-A-1144, Revision 3, dated March 1, 1982, or later FAA approved revision.
Upon request of the operator, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Chief, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Central Region. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are available upon request to Detroit Diesel Allison, Division of General Motors Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206. These documents may also be examined at the New England Regional Office, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. A historical file on this AD is maintained by the FAA at the New England Regional Office.
This amendment becomes effective July 1, 1982.

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AD Number:
82-13-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Models 250-C20 and -C20B Engines
Subject:
Modify Engine High Pressure Fuel Control Filter Assembly
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/01/1982
Make:
Rolls-Royce Corporation
Model:
250-C20 | 250-C20B
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: 82-13-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4403

AD NUMBER:   82-13-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON Models 250-C20 and -C20B Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 1, 1982.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   82-13-03 DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON: Amendment 39-4403. Applies to all Models 250-C20 and -C20B engines equipped with the Chandler Evans Company (CECO) Model MC-40 fuel control system.
Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To prevent possible power turbine overspeed, accomplish the following at the next engine or CECO fuel control/power turbine governor overhaul, but not later than October 1, 1982:
Modify the engine high pressure fuel control filter assembly, P/N 6895173 or P/N 6896727, into P/N 6899279 in accordance with the detailed instructions provided in Detroit Diesel Allison Commercial Engine Alert Bulletin CEB-A-1144, Revision 3, dated March 1, 1982, or later FAA approved revision.
Upon request of the operator, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Chief, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Central Region. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are available upon request to Detroit Diesel Allison, Division of General Motors Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206. These documents may also be examined at the New England Regional Office, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. A historical file on this AD is maintained by the FAA at the New England Regional Office.
This amendment becomes effective July 1, 1982.

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