AD 85-25-09

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ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Model 250-C28B and -C28C Engines

AD Number
85-25-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C28B ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Model 250-C28B and -C28C Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C28C ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Model 250-C28B and -C28C Engines

Unsafe Condition

Carbon buildup on turbine shafts and couplings can cause shaft rub and subsequent shaft or coupling failures leading to possible overspeed and/or uncontained turbine wheel failures.

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Required Actions

Within 50 hours time-in-service after the AD's effective date (or within the last 250 hours if already done), and every 300 hours thereafter, clean and inspect turbine shafting/couplings and replace specific O-rings. By November 30, 1987, modify spur adapter gearshaft, compressor/gearbox assemblies, turbine-to-compressor coupling, and turbine-exhaust-collector per specified CEBs during engine repair/overhaul.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 250 hours time-in-service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours time-in-service from the last inspection. For modifications, by November 30, 1987, during next engine or module repair/overhaul shop visit.

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Affected Aircraft

Allison Model 250-C28B and -C28C engines with engine serial numbers CAE 860011-860787CAT (C28B) and CAE 280001-280039CAT (C28C), and turbine serial numbers 70011-70804 (C28B) and 28001-28039 (C28C), except those already incorporating specified Allison Commercial Engine Bulletins.

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Turbine Shafts And Couplings

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AD Number:
85-25-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Model 250-C28B and -C28C Engines
Subject:
Turbine Shafts And Couplings
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/06/1986
Make:
Rolls-Royce Corporation
Model:
250-C28B | 250-C28C
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: 85-25-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5190

AD NUMBER:   85-25-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Model 250-C28B and -C28C Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 6, 1986.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   85-25-09 ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (ALLISON, formerly DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON): Amendment 39-5190. Applies to Allison Model 250-C28B and -C28C engines installed in rotorcraft certificated in any category with the following engine and turbine serial numbers:


MODEL	ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER	TURBINE SERIAL NUMBER
250-C28B	CAE 860011 thru 860787CAT	70011 thru 70804
250-C28C	CAE 280001 thru 280039CAT	28001 thru 28039

EXCEPT:
Existing Model 250-C28B and -C28C engines which have incorporated all of the following Allison Commercial Engine Bulletins (CEB):



	SUBJECT
CEB-A-72-2127, Rev. 1 dated Sept. 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalents; and	Engine, Turbine Assembly, Turbine-to-Compressor Coupling Shaft-Replace
CEB-72-2101, Rev. 1 dated Sept. 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent; and	Engine, Compressor Assembly, Spur Adapter Gearshaft - modified by adding Three Slots in Bore & Plugging Oil Feed Hole
CEB-72-2063, Rev. 4 dated Sept. 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent; and	Engine, Compressor and Gearbox Assemblies - modify to
Roller Number 2 1/2 Bearing Configuration
CEB-72-2099, Rev. 1 dated Sept. 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent.	Engine, Turbine-Exhaust Collector Modifications

Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To prevent carbon buildup on turbine shafts and couplings that can cause shaft rub and subsequent shaft or coupling failures leading to possible overspeed and/or uncontained turbine wheel failures accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 250 hours time-in-service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours time- in-service from the last inspection, perform the following:
Clean and inspect turbine shafting/couplings, and replace the P/N AS 3085-018 O-ring (two for P/N 23032345 and one for P/N 6896895 or P/N 6889071 turbine-to-compressor-coupling) on the aft end of the spur adapter gearshaft in accordance with CEB-A-72-2122 dated September 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent.
(b) At the next engine or module repair/overhaul shop visit, when both the compressor and gearbox are disassembled to permit access, but not later than November 30, 1987, perform the following:
(i) Modify spur adapter gearshaft assembly P/N 23005276 in accordance with Allison CEB 72- 2101, Revision 1 dated September 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent.
(ii) Modify engine compressor and gearbox assemblies to include the roller bearing configuration at the 2 1/2 bearing location in accordance with Allison CEB 72-2063, Revision 4 dated September 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent.
(iii) Replace turbine-to-compressor-coupling P/N 6896895, or P/N 6889071, with P/N 23032345 and install two P/N AS 3085-018 O-rings on the aft end of the spur adapter gearshaft in accordance with Allison CEB-A-72-2127, Revision 1 dated September 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent.
(c) At the next turbine repair/overhaul shop visit, but not later than November 30, 1987, modify the turbine-exhaust-collector in accordance with Allison CEB 72-2099, Revision 1 dated September 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent.
Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of FAR 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, FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018.
Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenance inspector, the Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD.
The following Allison commercial engine bulletins are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1):
CEB-A-72-2127, Revision 1, dated September 15, 1985
CEB-72-2101, Revision 1, dated September 15, 1985
CEB-72-2063, Revision 4, dated September 15, 1985
CEB-72-2099, Revision 1, dated September 15, 1985
CEB-A-72-2122 dated September 15, 1985.
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-41, 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 January 6, 1986.

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AD Number:
85-25-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Model 250-C28B and -C28C Engines
Subject:
Turbine Shafts And Couplings
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/06/1986
Make:
Rolls-Royce Corporation
Model:
250-C28B | 250-C28C
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: 85-25-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5190

AD NUMBER:   85-25-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Model 250-C28B and -C28C Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 6, 1986.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   85-25-09 ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (ALLISON, formerly DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON): Amendment 39-5190. Applies to Allison Model 250-C28B and -C28C engines installed in rotorcraft certificated in any category with the following engine and turbine serial numbers:


MODEL	ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER	TURBINE SERIAL NUMBER
250-C28B	CAE 860011 thru 860787CAT	70011 thru 70804
250-C28C	CAE 280001 thru 280039CAT	28001 thru 28039

EXCEPT:
Existing Model 250-C28B and -C28C engines which have incorporated all of the following Allison Commercial Engine Bulletins (CEB):



	SUBJECT
CEB-A-72-2127, Rev. 1 dated Sept. 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalents; and	Engine, Turbine Assembly, Turbine-to-Compressor Coupling Shaft-Replace
CEB-72-2101, Rev. 1 dated Sept. 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent; and	Engine, Compressor Assembly, Spur Adapter Gearshaft - modified by adding Three Slots in Bore & Plugging Oil Feed Hole
CEB-72-2063, Rev. 4 dated Sept. 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent; and	Engine, Compressor and Gearbox Assemblies - modify to
Roller Number 2 1/2 Bearing Configuration
CEB-72-2099, Rev. 1 dated Sept. 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent.	Engine, Turbine-Exhaust Collector Modifications

Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To prevent carbon buildup on turbine shafts and couplings that can cause shaft rub and subsequent shaft or coupling failures leading to possible overspeed and/or uncontained turbine wheel failures accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 250 hours time-in-service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 hours time- in-service from the last inspection, perform the following:
Clean and inspect turbine shafting/couplings, and replace the P/N AS 3085-018 O-ring (two for P/N 23032345 and one for P/N 6896895 or P/N 6889071 turbine-to-compressor-coupling) on the aft end of the spur adapter gearshaft in accordance with CEB-A-72-2122 dated September 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent.
(b) At the next engine or module repair/overhaul shop visit, when both the compressor and gearbox are disassembled to permit access, but not later than November 30, 1987, perform the following:
(i) Modify spur adapter gearshaft assembly P/N 23005276 in accordance with Allison CEB 72- 2101, Revision 1 dated September 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent.
(ii) Modify engine compressor and gearbox assemblies to include the roller bearing configuration at the 2 1/2 bearing location in accordance with Allison CEB 72-2063, Revision 4 dated September 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent.
(iii) Replace turbine-to-compressor-coupling P/N 6896895, or P/N 6889071, with P/N 23032345 and install two P/N AS 3085-018 O-rings on the aft end of the spur adapter gearshaft in accordance with Allison CEB-A-72-2127, Revision 1 dated September 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent.
(c) At the next turbine repair/overhaul shop visit, but not later than November 30, 1987, modify the turbine-exhaust-collector in accordance with Allison CEB 72-2099, Revision 1 dated September 15, 1985, or FAA approved equivalent.
Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of FAR 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, FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018.
Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenance inspector, the Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD.
The following Allison commercial engine bulletins are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1):
CEB-A-72-2127, Revision 1, dated September 15, 1985
CEB-72-2101, Revision 1, dated September 15, 1985
CEB-72-2063, Revision 4, dated September 15, 1985
CEB-72-2099, Revision 1, dated September 15, 1985
CEB-A-72-2122 dated September 15, 1985.
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-41, 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 January 6, 1986.

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