AD 83-21-01

final rule

WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO "PZL-RZESZOW" Model PZL-3S Engine

AD Number
83-21-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego PZL-3S WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO "PZL-RZESZOW" Model PZL-3S Engine

Unsafe Condition

In-flight propeller loss due to operation of PZL-3S engine with Dowty Rotol CR 289/3-110-F/1, F/11, or F/12 propellers.

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Required Actions

Prohibit operation of PZL-3S engine with specified propellers. Inspect engines previously used with those propellers for wear on rear crankshaft, rear counterweight, rear counterweight pins, front crankshaft, crankshaft nut, and propeller shaft before further operation with other propellers. Remove engines showing unusual wear or damage from service, inspect for secondary damage, and repair as needed.

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Compliance Time

prior to further operation

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Affected Aircraft

Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego PZL-3S engine with Dowty Rotol CR 289/3-110-F/1, F/11, or F/12 propellers

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Federal Register Abstract

Engine/Propeller Combination Inspection/Modification

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AD Number:
83-21-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO "PZL-RZESZOW" Model PZL-3S Engine
Subject:
Engine/Propeller Combination Inspection/Modification
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/26/1983
Make:
Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego
Model:
PZL-3S
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 83-21-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4743

AD NUMBER:   83-21-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO "PZL-RZESZOW" Model PZL-3S Engine

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 26, 1983.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   83-21-01 WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO "PZL-RZESZOW": Amendment 39- 4743. Applies to PZL-3S engine.
Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To preclude the possibility of in-flight propeller loss, accomplish the following:
(a) Operation of any of the following engine propeller combinations is prohibited:
(1) WSK "PZL-RZESZOW" PZL-3S engine with Dowty Rotol CR 289/3-110-F/1 propeller.
(2) WSK "PZL-RZESZOW" PZL-3S engine with Dowty Rotol CR 289/3-110-F/11 propeller.
(3) WSK "PZL-RZESZOW" PZL-3S engine with Dowty Rotol CR 289/3-110-F/12 propeller.
(b) Engines which have had service in any of the engine/propeller combinations listed in (a) must be inspected for wear prior to further operation with any other propellers. This inspection must include a visual inspection of the disassembled rear crankshaft, rear counterweight, rear counterweight pins, front crankshaft, crankshaft nut and propeller shaft.
(c) If, during inspections required in (b), any signs of unusual wear or damage are detected, remove the engine from service, inspect for secondary damage, and repair as necessary prior to return to service.
(d) Alternate inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Division, New England Region, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts.
(e) This AD supersedes AD 82-23-04 Amendment 39-4489 and emergency AD 83-15-06.
This amendment becomes effective October 26, 1983.

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AD Number:
83-21-01
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO "PZL-RZESZOW" Model PZL-3S Engine
Subject:
Engine/Propeller Combination Inspection/Modification
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/26/1983
Make:
Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego
Model:
PZL-3S
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: 83-21-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4743

AD NUMBER:   83-21-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO "PZL-RZESZOW" Model PZL-3S Engine

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 26, 1983.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   83-21-01 WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO "PZL-RZESZOW": Amendment 39- 4743. Applies to PZL-3S engine.
Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To preclude the possibility of in-flight propeller loss, accomplish the following:
(a) Operation of any of the following engine propeller combinations is prohibited:
(1) WSK "PZL-RZESZOW" PZL-3S engine with Dowty Rotol CR 289/3-110-F/1 propeller.
(2) WSK "PZL-RZESZOW" PZL-3S engine with Dowty Rotol CR 289/3-110-F/11 propeller.
(3) WSK "PZL-RZESZOW" PZL-3S engine with Dowty Rotol CR 289/3-110-F/12 propeller.
(b) Engines which have had service in any of the engine/propeller combinations listed in (a) must be inspected for wear prior to further operation with any other propellers. This inspection must include a visual inspection of the disassembled rear crankshaft, rear counterweight, rear counterweight pins, front crankshaft, crankshaft nut and propeller shaft.
(c) If, during inspections required in (b), any signs of unusual wear or damage are detected, remove the engine from service, inspect for secondary damage, and repair as necessary prior to return to service.
(d) Alternate inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Division, New England Region, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts.
(e) This AD supersedes AD 82-23-04 Amendment 39-4489 and emergency AD 83-15-06.
This amendment becomes effective October 26, 1983.

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