AD 85-06-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Rolls-Royce Corporation | 250-C30 | ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Model 250-C30 and -C30S Engines |
| engine | Rolls-Royce Corporation | 250-C30S | ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Model 250-C30 and -C30S Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Magnetic plugs (P/N 23001915) in the power and accessory gearbox cover and housing assembly may accumulate metal fuzz, which could lead to engine failure.
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Required Actions
Replace the P/N 23001915 magnetic plugs with P/N 6871534 magnetic plugs, following Allison Commercial Engine Alert Bulletin 250-C30, -C30S CEB-A-72-3098, Revision 1 dated January 15, 1985, or FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, but not later than May 15, 1985
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Affected Aircraft
Allison Gas Turbine Division, General Motors Corp. Model 250-C30 and -C30S engines with P/N 23001915 magnetic plugs installed in Sikorsky S-76A helicopters.
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Federal Register Abstract
Magnetic Plugs
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-06-51.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-06-51 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Model 250-C30 and -C30S Engines Subject: Magnetic Plugs Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/10/1985 Make: Rolls-Royce Corporation Model: 250-C30 | 250-C30S Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-06-51 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5050 AD NUMBER: 85-06-51 SUBJECT HEADING: ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Model 250-C30 and -C30S Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 10, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-06-51 ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (ALLISON, formerly DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON): Amendment 39-5050. Applies to Allison Model 250-C30 and -C30S engines, which incorporate P/N 23001915 magnetic plugs in the power and accessory gearbox cover and housing assembly, installed in Sikorsky S-76A helicopters certificated in any category. Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, but not later than May 15, 1985, perform the following: Replace the two P/N 23001915 magnetic plugs installed in the power and accessory gearbox cover and housing assembly with two P/N 6871534 magnetic plugs, which do not provide for automatic burnoff of accumulated metal fuzz, in accordance with Allison Commercial Engine Alert Bulletin 250-C30, -C30S CEB-A- 72-3098, Revision 1 dated January 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent. Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Sections 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, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are 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 these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Allison Gas Turbine Division, General Motors Corp., P.O. Box 420, Indianapolis, IN 46206-0420. These documents also may be examined at the Office of Regional Counsel, FAA, ATTN: Rules Docket No. 85-ANE-14, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, weekdays, except Federal holidays, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This amendment becomes effective May 10, 1985, to all those persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T85-06-51, issued March 29, 1985, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-06-51.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-06-51 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Model 250-C30 and -C30S Engines Subject: Magnetic Plugs Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/10/1985 Make: Rolls-Royce Corporation Model: 250-C30 | 250-C30S 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: 85-06-51 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5050 AD NUMBER: 85-06-51 SUBJECT HEADING: ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Model 250-C30 and -C30S Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 10, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-06-51 ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (ALLISON, formerly DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON): Amendment 39-5050. Applies to Allison Model 250-C30 and -C30S engines, which incorporate P/N 23001915 magnetic plugs in the power and accessory gearbox cover and housing assembly, installed in Sikorsky S-76A helicopters certificated in any category. Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, but not later than May 15, 1985, perform the following: Replace the two P/N 23001915 magnetic plugs installed in the power and accessory gearbox cover and housing assembly with two P/N 6871534 magnetic plugs, which do not provide for automatic burnoff of accumulated metal fuzz, in accordance with Allison Commercial Engine Alert Bulletin 250-C30, -C30S CEB-A- 72-3098, Revision 1 dated January 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent. Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Sections 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, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are 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 these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Allison Gas Turbine Division, General Motors Corp., P.O. Box 420, Indianapolis, IN 46206-0420. These documents also may be examined at the Office of Regional Counsel, FAA, ATTN: Rules Docket No. 85-ANE-14, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, weekdays, except Federal holidays, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This amendment becomes effective May 10, 1985, to all those persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T85-06-51, issued March 29, 1985, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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