AD 85-25-12

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

AD Number
85-25-12
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 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

Cracks in turbine-to-compressor coupling P/N 23008080 could progress to disconnect failure, resulting in an overspeed uncontained failure of the gas producer turbine rotor.

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Required Actions

Replace P/N 23008080 turbine-to-compressor-coupling 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 Commercial Engine Alert Bulletin CEB-A-72-2127, Revision 1, or FAA approved equivalent.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, or at the next turbine repair/inspection when access to P/N 23008080 coupling is gained, whichever occurs first, but not later than March 6, 1986

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Affected Aircraft

Allison Gas Turbine Division, General Motors Corp. Model 250-C28B and -C28C engines with P/N 23008080 turbine-to-compressor-coupling installed in rotorcraft certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Turbine-To-Compressor-Coupling

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AD Number:
85-25-12
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Model 250-C28B and -C28C Engines
Subject:
Turbine-To-Compressor-Coupling
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 85-25-12
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5191

AD NUMBER:   85-25-12

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:   85-25-12 ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (ALLISON, formerly DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON): Amendment 39-5191. Applies to Allison Model 250-C28B and -C28C engines, which incorporate P/N 23008080 turbine-to-compressor-coupling, installed in rotorcraft certificated in any category.
Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To prevent possible cracks in turbine-to-compressor coupling P/N 23008080 from progressing to where a disconnect failure could occur and subsequently could result in an overspeed uncontained failure of the gas producer turbine rotor, accomplish the following:
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, or at the next turbine repair/inspection when access to P/N 23008080 coupling is gained, whichever occurs first, but not later than March 6, 1986, perform the following:
Replace P/N 23008080 turbine-to-compressor-coupling 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 Commercial Engine Alert Bulletin CEB-A-72-2127, 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.
Allison CEB-A-72-2127, Revision 1, dated September 15, 1985, 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 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-40, 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:
85-25-12
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Model 250-C28B and -C28C Engines
Subject:
Turbine-To-Compressor-Coupling
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: 85-25-12
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5191

AD NUMBER:   85-25-12

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:   85-25-12 ALLISON GAS TURBINE DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (ALLISON, formerly DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON): Amendment 39-5191. Applies to Allison Model 250-C28B and -C28C engines, which incorporate P/N 23008080 turbine-to-compressor-coupling, installed in rotorcraft certificated in any category.
Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To prevent possible cracks in turbine-to-compressor coupling P/N 23008080 from progressing to where a disconnect failure could occur and subsequently could result in an overspeed uncontained failure of the gas producer turbine rotor, accomplish the following:
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, or at the next turbine repair/inspection when access to P/N 23008080 coupling is gained, whichever occurs first, but not later than March 6, 1986, perform the following:
Replace P/N 23008080 turbine-to-compressor-coupling 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 Commercial Engine Alert Bulletin CEB-A-72-2127, 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.
Allison CEB-A-72-2127, Revision 1, dated September 15, 1985, 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 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-40, 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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