AD 91-06-02

final rule

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Models PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A Engines

AD Number
91-06-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
90-ANE-31
FR Citation
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Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PW118 PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Models PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PW118A PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Models PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PW120 PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Models PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PW120A PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Models PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PW121 PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Models PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PW123 PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Models PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PW124B PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Models PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PW125B PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Models PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PW126A PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Models PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A Engines

Unsafe Condition

Fuel leakage from the fuel filter cover assembly could result in a fire hazard in the engine nacelle.

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Required Actions

Incorporate a new fuel pump filter cover assembly or fuel pump per specified PWC Service Bulletins. Ferrying is allowed under FAR 21.197/199. Alternate compliance may be approved via FAA submission.

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Compliance Time

within the next 1,200 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B, PW126A engines installed on Aerospatiale ATR-42/72, British Aerospace ATP, DeHavilland DHC-8, Embraer EMB-120, Fokker F-50, and Canadair CL-215T aircraft.

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Federal Register Abstract

Turbomachinery Magnetic Chip Detector

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AD Number:
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Docket Number:
90-ANE-31
Subject Heading:
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Models PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW12...Show more
Subject:
Turbomachinery Magnetic Chip Detector
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/29/1991
Make:
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
Model:
PW118 | PW118A | PW120 | PW120A | PW121 | PW123 | PW124B | PW125B | PW126A
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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 7/12/2013: Corrected the first sen...Show more
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-06-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   90-ANE-31

AMENDMENT:   39-6888

AD NUMBER:   91-06-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Models PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 29, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   91-06-02 PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA: Amendment 39-6888. Docket No. 90-ANE-31.
Applicability: Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A turboprop engines installed on, but not limited to, Aerospatiale ATR-42 and ATR-72, British Aerospace ATP, DeHavilland of Canada DHC-8, Embraer EMB-120, Fokker F-50, and Canadair CL-215T type aircraft.
Compliance: Required within the next 1,200 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
To prevent fuel leakage from the fuel filter cover assembly which could result in a fire hazard in the engine nacelle, accomplish the following:
(a) For PWC PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A engines, incorporate a new fuel pump filter cover assembly in accordance with either PWC Service Bulletin (SB) No. 20897, Revision 1, dated October 15 1990, or PWC SB No. 20907, dated August 20, 1990, as applicable.
(b) For PWC PW123 engines, incorporate a new fuel pump in accordance with PWC SB No. 20355, Revision 1, dated August 1, 1990.
(c) For PWC PW123 engines, incorporate a new fuel pump filter cover assembly in accordance with PWC SB No. 20897, dated August 20, 1990.
(d) 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.
(e) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Airworthiness Inspector, an alternate method of compliance with the requirements of this AD, or adjustments to the compliance schedule specified in this AD, may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5299.
The initial and repetitive inspection program shall be done in accordance with the following PWC documents:

DOCUMENT	PAGE	REVISION	DATE
PWC SB 20897	ALL	Revision 1	Oct. 15, 1990
PWC SB 20907	ALL	Original	Aug. 20, 1990
PWC SB 20355	ALL	Rev. 1	Aug. 1, 1990

This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 522(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Pratt & Whitney Canada, Technical Publications Department, 1000 Marie Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec J4G 1A1.
Copies may be inspected at the FAA, New England Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, Room 311, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5299, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, NW, Room 8401, Washington, D.C. 20591.
This amendment (39-6888, AD 91-06-02) becomes effective on March 29, 1991.

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AD Number:
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Docket Number:
90-ANE-31
Subject Heading:
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Models PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW12...Show more
Subject:
Turbomachinery Magnetic Chip Detector
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/29/1991
Make:
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
Model:
PW118 | PW118A | PW120 | PW120A | PW121 | PW123 | PW124B | PW125B | PW126A
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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 7/12/2013: Corrected the first sen...Show more
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-06-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   90-ANE-31

AMENDMENT:   39-6888

AD NUMBER:   91-06-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Models PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 29, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   91-06-02 PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA: Amendment 39-6888. Docket No. 90-ANE-31.
Applicability: Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW123, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A turboprop engines installed on, but not limited to, Aerospatiale ATR-42 and ATR-72, British Aerospace ATP, DeHavilland of Canada DHC-8, Embraer EMB-120, Fokker F-50, and Canadair CL-215T type aircraft.
Compliance: Required within the next 1,200 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
To prevent fuel leakage from the fuel filter cover assembly which could result in a fire hazard in the engine nacelle, accomplish the following:
(a) For PWC PW115, PW118, PW118A, PW120, PW120A, PW121, PW124, PW124A, PW124B, PW125B and PW126A engines, incorporate a new fuel pump filter cover assembly in accordance with either PWC Service Bulletin (SB) No. 20897, Revision 1, dated October 15 1990, or PWC SB No. 20907, dated August 20, 1990, as applicable.
(b) For PWC PW123 engines, incorporate a new fuel pump in accordance with PWC SB No. 20355, Revision 1, dated August 1, 1990.
(c) For PWC PW123 engines, incorporate a new fuel pump filter cover assembly in accordance with PWC SB No. 20897, dated August 20, 1990.
(d) 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.
(e) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Airworthiness Inspector, an alternate method of compliance with the requirements of this AD, or adjustments to the compliance schedule specified in this AD, may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5299.
The initial and repetitive inspection program shall be done in accordance with the following PWC documents:

DOCUMENT	PAGE	REVISION	DATE
PWC SB 20897	ALL	Revision 1	Oct. 15, 1990
PWC SB 20907	ALL	Original	Aug. 20, 1990
PWC SB 20355	ALL	Rev. 1	Aug. 1, 1990

This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 522(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Pratt & Whitney Canada, Technical Publications Department, 1000 Marie Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec J4G 1A1.
Copies may be inspected at the FAA, New England Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, Room 311, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5299, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, NW, Room 8401, Washington, D.C. 20591.
This amendment (39-6888, AD 91-06-02) becomes effective on March 29, 1991.

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