AD 87-14-02

final rule

TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM) Model IO-520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 Series Engines

AD Number
87-14-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Continental Motors IO-520-BA TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM) Model IO-520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 Series Engines
engine Continental Motors IO-520-BB TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM) Model IO-520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 Series Engines
engine Continental Motors IO-550-B TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM) Model IO-520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 Series Engines
engine Continental Motors TSIO-520-BE TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM) Model IO-520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 Series Engines
engine Continental Motors TSIO-520-LB TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM) Model IO-520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 Series Engines
engine Continental Motors TSIO-520-UB TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM) Model IO-520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 Series Engines
engine Continental Motors TSIO-520-WB TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM) Model IO-520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Starter adapter shaftgear failure could result in loss of lubricating oil and subsequent complete loss of engine power.

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Required Actions

Determine if a freon compressor is installed. If installed, check engine compliance with AD 87-12-12 and time in service of starter adapter shaftgear P/N 649343. Depending on engine type (new or rebuilt) and inspection results, remove and replace starter adapter assembly P/N 642087 with manufacturer's replacement, inspect drive sheave attaching nut and shaft, and make logbook entry.

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Compliance Time

before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM) Model IO-520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 series engines with starter adapter shaftgear P/N 649343, a freon compressor, and 25 hours or less time in service installed on specified serial numbers listed in the AD.

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Starter Adapter Shaftgear

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AD Number:
87-14-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM) Model IO-520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 Series Engines
Subject:
Starter Adapter Shaftgear
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/05/1987
Make:
Continental Motors
Model:
IO-520-BA | IO-520-BB | IO-550-B | TSIO-520-BE | TSIO-520-LB | TSIO-520-UB | TSIO-520-WB
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: 87-14-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5732

AD NUMBER:   87-14-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM) Model IO-520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 5, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   87-14-02 TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM): Amendment 39-5732. Applies to IO-520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 series engines with starter adapter shaftgear P/N 649343, a freon compressor, and 25 hours or less time in service installed on the following engines:

New Engines	Serial Numbers
IO-520BB	S/N 578239 thru 578250, 578255 thru 578261, 578271, 578272
IO-550B	S/N 675329, 675330, 675334 thru 675336
TSIO-520UB	S/N 527091, 527093
TSIO-520BE	S/N 528383, 528389
IO-520BA	S/N 249568 thru 249570, 249588 thru 249593
IO-520BB	S/N 248585, 248586, 274505 thru 274520, 274522 thru 274526, 274529, 274532, 274536, 274537, 274540, 274544, 274545, 274549, 274550, 274552, 274554
IO-550B	S/N 249124 thru 249130, 249132


Rebuilt Engines	Serial Numbers
TSIO-520UB	S/N 248867, 248869
TSIO-520LB	S/N 237242, 237244, 237247, 241909, 241910
TSIO-520WB	S/N 274004 thru 274008, 274012 thru 274018
TSIO-520BE	S/N 273505 thru 273510


Compliance is required before further flight unless already accomplished.
To prevent possible starter adapter shaftgear failure, which could result in loss of lubricating oil and subsequent complete loss of engine power, accomplish the following:
(a) Determine if the installed engine(s) has a freon compressor installed.
(1) If no freon compressor is installed, no further action is required, proceed to paragraph (f).
(b) Engines in compliance with priority letter AD 87-12-12, but not included in the engine serial numbers listed in this AD, may reinstall the air conditioner drive belt. Proceed to paragraph (f).
(c) Determine the time in service of the starter adapter shaftgear P/N 649343 for each installed engine. If the time in service is greater than 25 hours with the freon compressor drive belt installed, no further action is required. Proceed to paragraph (f). If the time in service is less than 25 hours, accomplish paragraphs (d) or (e) as applicable.
(d) If the engine was new when installed, remove the starter adapter assembly P/N 642087, and return to the manufacturer for replacement. Install the replacement assembly, and proceed to paragraph (f).
(e) If the installed engine is a rebuilt engine, gain access to the drive sheave mounted on the rear of the starter adapter shaftgear. Determine, using a light and mirror, if the drive sheave attaching nut is castellated.
(1) If the nut is castellated with a cotter key installed, no further action is required, proceed to paragraph (f).
(2) If a steel lock nut is installed, inspect the center of the shaft to determine if the shaft has drilled cotter key holes (See TCM Service Bulletin M87-13, dated 29 June 1987, Figure 1).
(i) If the shaft has drilled holes, no further action is required, proceed to paragraph (f).
(ii) If the shaft is undrilled, remove the starter adapter assembly P/N 642087 and return to the manufacturer for replacement. Install the replacement assembly.
(f) Make appropriate logbook entry showing compliance with this AD.
NOTES: 1. Contact TCM for shipping instructions.
2. When replacing the starter adapter assembly, retain the drive sheave for reinstallation on new assembly.
3. TCM Service Bulletin M87-13, dated 29 June 1987, refers to this subject.
Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Central Region, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210, Atlanta, Georgia 30349.
Priority letter AD 87-14-02 superseded priority letter AD 87-12-12.
This amendment 39-5732 becomes effective October 5, 1987, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by priority letter AD No. 87-14-02, issued July 8, 1987, which contained this amendment.

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AD Number:
87-14-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM) Model IO-520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 Series Engines
Subject:
Starter Adapter Shaftgear
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/05/1987
Make:
Continental Motors
Model:
IO-520-BA | IO-520-BB | IO-550-B | TSIO-520-BE | TSIO-520-LB | TSIO-520-UB | TSIO-520-WB
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: 87-14-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5732

AD NUMBER:   87-14-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM) Model IO-520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 5, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   87-14-02 TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM): Amendment 39-5732. Applies to IO-520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 series engines with starter adapter shaftgear P/N 649343, a freon compressor, and 25 hours or less time in service installed on the following engines:

New Engines	Serial Numbers
IO-520BB	S/N 578239 thru 578250, 578255 thru 578261, 578271, 578272
IO-550B	S/N 675329, 675330, 675334 thru 675336
TSIO-520UB	S/N 527091, 527093
TSIO-520BE	S/N 528383, 528389
IO-520BA	S/N 249568 thru 249570, 249588 thru 249593
IO-520BB	S/N 248585, 248586, 274505 thru 274520, 274522 thru 274526, 274529, 274532, 274536, 274537, 274540, 274544, 274545, 274549, 274550, 274552, 274554
IO-550B	S/N 249124 thru 249130, 249132


Rebuilt Engines	Serial Numbers
TSIO-520UB	S/N 248867, 248869
TSIO-520LB	S/N 237242, 237244, 237247, 241909, 241910
TSIO-520WB	S/N 274004 thru 274008, 274012 thru 274018
TSIO-520BE	S/N 273505 thru 273510


Compliance is required before further flight unless already accomplished.
To prevent possible starter adapter shaftgear failure, which could result in loss of lubricating oil and subsequent complete loss of engine power, accomplish the following:
(a) Determine if the installed engine(s) has a freon compressor installed.
(1) If no freon compressor is installed, no further action is required, proceed to paragraph (f).
(b) Engines in compliance with priority letter AD 87-12-12, but not included in the engine serial numbers listed in this AD, may reinstall the air conditioner drive belt. Proceed to paragraph (f).
(c) Determine the time in service of the starter adapter shaftgear P/N 649343 for each installed engine. If the time in service is greater than 25 hours with the freon compressor drive belt installed, no further action is required. Proceed to paragraph (f). If the time in service is less than 25 hours, accomplish paragraphs (d) or (e) as applicable.
(d) If the engine was new when installed, remove the starter adapter assembly P/N 642087, and return to the manufacturer for replacement. Install the replacement assembly, and proceed to paragraph (f).
(e) If the installed engine is a rebuilt engine, gain access to the drive sheave mounted on the rear of the starter adapter shaftgear. Determine, using a light and mirror, if the drive sheave attaching nut is castellated.
(1) If the nut is castellated with a cotter key installed, no further action is required, proceed to paragraph (f).
(2) If a steel lock nut is installed, inspect the center of the shaft to determine if the shaft has drilled cotter key holes (See TCM Service Bulletin M87-13, dated 29 June 1987, Figure 1).
(i) If the shaft has drilled holes, no further action is required, proceed to paragraph (f).
(ii) If the shaft is undrilled, remove the starter adapter assembly P/N 642087 and return to the manufacturer for replacement. Install the replacement assembly.
(f) Make appropriate logbook entry showing compliance with this AD.
NOTES: 1. Contact TCM for shipping instructions.
2. When replacing the starter adapter assembly, retain the drive sheave for reinstallation on new assembly.
3. TCM Service Bulletin M87-13, dated 29 June 1987, refers to this subject.
Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Central Region, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210, Atlanta, Georgia 30349.
Priority letter AD 87-14-02 superseded priority letter AD 87-12-12.
This amendment 39-5732 becomes effective October 5, 1987, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by priority letter AD No. 87-14-02, issued July 8, 1987, which contained this amendment.

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