AD 83-16-03

final rule

AVCO LYCOMING Model LTS101-600A-2 Engines

AD Number
83-16-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Honeywell International Inc. LTS101-600A-2 AVCO LYCOMING Model LTS101-600A-2 Engines

Unsafe Condition

Possible engine failure due to overspeed.

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Required Actions

Install Overspeed Limiter, P/N 4-301-235-04, per Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin No. LTS101A-73-0043 or equivalent method approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Branch.

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Compliance Time

Prior to 1,200 hours total time in service for engines with 1,000 or less hours total time in service on the effective date, within the next 200 hours time in service for engines with more than 1,000 hours total time in service on the effective date, or before August 1, 1984, regardless of engine total time in service.

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Affected Aircraft

Avco Lycoming Model LTS101-600A-2 engines, all Serial Numbers prior to but not including LE 43559.

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Federal Register Abstract

Install Overspeed Limiter

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AD Number:
83-16-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
AVCO LYCOMING Model LTS101-600A-2 Engines
Subject:
Install Overspeed Limiter
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/25/1983
Make:
Honeywell International Inc.
Model:
LTS101-600A-2
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 83-16-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4676

AD NUMBER:   83-16-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   AVCO LYCOMING Model LTS101-600A-2 Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 25, 1983.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   83-16-03 AVCO LYCOMING: Amendment 39-4676. Applies to Avco Lycoming Model LTS101-600A-2 engines, all Serial Numbers prior to but not including LE 43559.
Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To prevent possible engine failure due to overspeed, accomplish the following:
Install Overspeed Limiter, P/N 4-301-235-04, per instructions provided in Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin No. LTS101A-73-0043, dated March 21, 1983, or equivalent method approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Branch, ANE-140, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.
Compliance required as follows:
A. Prior to 1,200 hours total time in service for engines with 1,000 or less hours total time in service on the effective date of this airworthiness directive, or
B. Within the next 200 hours time in service for engines with more than 1,000 hours total time in service on the effective date of this airworthiness directive, or
C. Before August 1, 1984, regardless of engine total time in service.
NOTE: Refer to the pertinent operations and maintenance manuals for operational check procedures and requirements.
Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin No. LTS101A-73-0043, dated March 21, 1983, 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 Avco Lycoming, Williamsport Division, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701. This document also may be examined at the Office of Regional Counsel, ANE-7, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.
This amendment becomes effective August 25, 1983.

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AD Number:
83-16-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
AVCO LYCOMING Model LTS101-600A-2 Engines
Subject:
Install Overspeed Limiter
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/25/1983
Make:
Honeywell International Inc.
Model:
LTS101-600A-2
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: 83-16-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4676

AD NUMBER:   83-16-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   AVCO LYCOMING Model LTS101-600A-2 Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 25, 1983.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   83-16-03 AVCO LYCOMING: Amendment 39-4676. Applies to Avco Lycoming Model LTS101-600A-2 engines, all Serial Numbers prior to but not including LE 43559.
Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To prevent possible engine failure due to overspeed, accomplish the following:
Install Overspeed Limiter, P/N 4-301-235-04, per instructions provided in Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin No. LTS101A-73-0043, dated March 21, 1983, or equivalent method approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Branch, ANE-140, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.
Compliance required as follows:
A. Prior to 1,200 hours total time in service for engines with 1,000 or less hours total time in service on the effective date of this airworthiness directive, or
B. Within the next 200 hours time in service for engines with more than 1,000 hours total time in service on the effective date of this airworthiness directive, or
C. Before August 1, 1984, regardless of engine total time in service.
NOTE: Refer to the pertinent operations and maintenance manuals for operational check procedures and requirements.
Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin No. LTS101A-73-0043, dated March 21, 1983, 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 Avco Lycoming, Williamsport Division, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701. This document also may be examined at the Office of Regional Counsel, ANE-7, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.
This amendment becomes effective August 25, 1983.

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