AD 86-16-03

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

AD Number
86-16-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

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 under the rim of the first stage turbine wheel caused by possible internal oil fires that can progress to an on-speed failure/uncontained failure.

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Required Actions

Maintain a record of oil consumed and flight hours until compliance with installing the Number 8 Bearing Scavenge Line Air/Oil Centrifugal Separator Assembly (P/N 23034772). Troubleshoot and repair before further flight any engine showing high oil consumption (1 quart in 5 hours), significant step change in oil consumption, or excessive smoking on deceleration/shutdown. Install the specified separator assembly by January 31, 1987.

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Compliance Time

not later than January 31, 1987

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Affected Aircraft

Allison Model 250-C28B and -C28C engines with turbine serial numbers CAT 70011 thru 70804 (C28B) and CAT 28001 thru 28098 (C28C), except those already incorporating Allison CEB-A-72-2138 or equivalent.

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