AD 84-25-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Continental Motors | TSIO-520-BE | TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model TSIO-520BE Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of engine oil due to cracks, deformation, or oil leaks at or near weld beads on turbocharger oil scavenge reservoirs P/N 646691 and 646692.
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Required Actions
Within 5 hours time in service, inspect reservoirs for cracks, deformation, or oil leaks. Replace defective parts with serviceable reservoirs. Continue inspections every 10 hours until P/N 646954/646955 are installed.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 5 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours time in service.
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Affected Aircraft
Teledyne Continental Motors Model TSIO-520BE engines S/N 528001 through 528125 and 528138 with turbocharger oil scavenge reservoir P/N 646691 or 646692.
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Federal Register Abstract
Turbocharger Oil Scavenge Reservoir
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-25-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-25-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model TSIO-520BE Engines Subject: Turbocharger Oil Scavenge Reservoir Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/04/1985 Make: Continental Motors Model: TSIO-520-BE Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 84-25-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5002 AD NUMBER: 84-25-05 SUBJECT HEADING: TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model TSIO-520BE Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 4, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-25-05 TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS: Amendment 39-5002. Applies to Teledyne Continental Motor Model TSIO-520BE engines S/N's 528001 through 528125 and 528138 equipped with turbocharger oil scavenge reservoir P/N's 646691 and 646692. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent the loss of engine oil, within the next 5 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours time in service, until P/N 646954 and P/N 646955 are installed: (a) Visually inspect the turbocharger oil scavenge reservoir P/N's 646691 and 646692 for any indication of cracks, deformation, or oil leaks at, or near, all weld beads. If any crack, deformation, or oil leak is found, replace defective part with a serviceable reservoir. (b) Serviceable P/N's 646691 and/or 646692 may be used while continuing to inspect the turbocharger oil scavenge reservoir every 10 hours time in service, until P/N 646954 and P/N 646955 are installed. NOTE: Piper Aircraft Telex Service Bulletin No.790 refers to this subject. Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished. Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1075 Inner Loop Road, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone (404) 763-7435. This amendment becomes effective March 4, 1985, to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by 1984. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-25-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-25-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model TSIO-520BE Engines Subject: Turbocharger Oil Scavenge Reservoir Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/04/1985 Make: Continental Motors Model: TSIO-520-BE 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: 84-25-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5002 AD NUMBER: 84-25-05 SUBJECT HEADING: TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model TSIO-520BE Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 4, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-25-05 TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS: Amendment 39-5002. Applies to Teledyne Continental Motor Model TSIO-520BE engines S/N's 528001 through 528125 and 528138 equipped with turbocharger oil scavenge reservoir P/N's 646691 and 646692. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent the loss of engine oil, within the next 5 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours time in service, until P/N 646954 and P/N 646955 are installed: (a) Visually inspect the turbocharger oil scavenge reservoir P/N's 646691 and 646692 for any indication of cracks, deformation, or oil leaks at, or near, all weld beads. If any crack, deformation, or oil leak is found, replace defective part with a serviceable reservoir. (b) Serviceable P/N's 646691 and/or 646692 may be used while continuing to inspect the turbocharger oil scavenge reservoir every 10 hours time in service, until P/N 646954 and P/N 646955 are installed. NOTE: Piper Aircraft Telex Service Bulletin No.790 refers to this subject. Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished. Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1075 Inner Loop Road, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone (404) 763-7435. This amendment becomes effective March 4, 1985, to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by 1984. FOOTER:
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