AD 92-08-51

final rule

TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R Series Engines

AD Number
92-08-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
92-ANE-13
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502R-3 TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502R-3A TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502R-4 TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502R-5 TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502R-6 TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Uncommanded in-flight engine power reduction of engines during inclement weather or icing conditions.

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Required Actions

Replace the existing engine fuel control with an improved fuel control or rework the existing engine fuel control in accordance with Textron Lycoming Alert Service Bulletin No. A-ALF 502R 73-12, Revision 1. The replacement or rework must be done at the first maintenance access of the engine fuel control or within 300 operating cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

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Compliance Time

at the first maintenance access of the engine fuel control or within 300 operating cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first

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Affected Aircraft

Textron Lycoming Model ALF502R series turbofan engines installed on British Aerospace BAe-146 airplanes.

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Federal Register Abstract

Engine Fuel Control

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AD Number:
92-08-51
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
92-ANE-13
Subject Heading:
TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R Series Engines
Subject:
Engine Fuel Control
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/18/1993
Make:
Honeywell International Inc.
Model:
ALF502R-3 | ALF502R-3A | ALF502R-4 | ALF502R-5 | ALF502R-6
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 92-08-51
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   92-ANE-13

AMENDMENT:   39-8344

AD NUMBER:   92-08-51

SUBJECT HEADING:   TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 18, 1993.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   92-08-51 TEXTRON LYCOMING: Amendment 39-8344. Docket 92-ANE-13.
Applicability: Textron Lycoming Model ALF502R series turbofan engines installed on British Aerospace BAe-146 airplanes.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.
To prevent uncommanded in-flight engine power reduction of engines during inclement weather or icing conditions, accomplish the following:
(a) Replace the existing engine fuel control, Part Number (P/N) 2-163-810-07, 2-163-810-12, or 2-163- 810-15 with an improved fuel control, P/N 2-163-810-20, 2-163-810-21, or 2-163-810-23, or rework the existing engine fuel control, in accordance with Textron Lycoming Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. A-ALF 502R 73-12, Revision 1, dated April 7, 1992, at the first maintenance access of the engine fuel control or within 300 operating cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate. The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Engine Certification Office. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be obtained from the Engine Certification Office.
(c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
(d) The replacement or rework of the engine fuel control shall be done in accordance with the following Textron Lycoming Alert Service Bulletin (ASB):

Document No.	Pages	Version	Date
Textron Lycoming	1,2,4,5	Rev. 1	April 7, 1992
ASB A-ALF-502R 73-12	3,6,7,8	Original	April 1, 1992
Total pages: 8			

This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Textron Lycoming, Stratford Division, 550 Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut 06497. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001.
(e) This amendment becomes effective on March 18, 1993, to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T92-08-51, issued April 8, 1992, which contained the requirements of this amendment.

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AD Number:
92-08-51
Document Type:
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Docket Number:
92-ANE-13
Subject Heading:
TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R Series Engines
Subject:
Engine Fuel Control
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/18/1993
Make:
Honeywell International Inc.
Model:
ALF502R-3 | ALF502R-3A | ALF502R-4 | ALF502R-5 | ALF502R-6
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: 92-08-51
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   92-ANE-13

AMENDMENT:   39-8344

AD NUMBER:   92-08-51

SUBJECT HEADING:   TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 18, 1993.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   92-08-51 TEXTRON LYCOMING: Amendment 39-8344. Docket 92-ANE-13.
Applicability: Textron Lycoming Model ALF502R series turbofan engines installed on British Aerospace BAe-146 airplanes.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.
To prevent uncommanded in-flight engine power reduction of engines during inclement weather or icing conditions, accomplish the following:
(a) Replace the existing engine fuel control, Part Number (P/N) 2-163-810-07, 2-163-810-12, or 2-163- 810-15 with an improved fuel control, P/N 2-163-810-20, 2-163-810-21, or 2-163-810-23, or rework the existing engine fuel control, in accordance with Textron Lycoming Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. A-ALF 502R 73-12, Revision 1, dated April 7, 1992, at the first maintenance access of the engine fuel control or within 300 operating cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate. The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Engine Certification Office. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be obtained from the Engine Certification Office.
(c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
(d) The replacement or rework of the engine fuel control shall be done in accordance with the following Textron Lycoming Alert Service Bulletin (ASB):

Document No.	Pages	Version	Date
Textron Lycoming	1,2,4,5	Rev. 1	April 7, 1992
ASB A-ALF-502R 73-12	3,6,7,8	Original	April 1, 1992
Total pages: 8			

This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Textron Lycoming, Stratford Division, 550 Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut 06497. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001.
(e) This amendment becomes effective on March 18, 1993, to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T92-08-51, issued April 8, 1992, which contained the requirements of this amendment.

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