AD 93-10-07

final rule

TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R and ALF502L Series Engines

AD Number
93-10-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
91-ANE-53
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R and ALF502L Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L-2 TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R and ALF502L Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L-2A TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R and ALF502L Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L-2C TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R and ALF502L Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L-3 TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R and ALF502L Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502R-3 TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R and ALF502L Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502R-3A TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R and ALF502L Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502R-4 TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R and ALF502L Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502R-5 TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R and ALF502L Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502R-6 TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R and ALF502L Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion and cracking of the third stage compressor disks could result in engine failure.

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Required Actions

Repair and mark, or replace, third stage compressor disks with specified part numbers at the next part exposure after the effective date, but no later than 7,500 cycles since new, in accordance with Textron Lycoming Service Bulletins ALF502R 72-259 or ALF502L 72-259.

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Compliance Time

at the next part exposure after the effective date of this AD, but no later than 7,500 cycles since new

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Affected Aircraft

Textron Lycoming ALF502R and ALF502L series turbofan engines installed on but not limited to British Aerospace BAe-146 and Canadair Challenger CL-600 aircraft.

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Federal Register Abstract

Third Stage Compressor Disks

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AD Number:
93-10-07
Document Type:
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Docket Number:
91-ANE-53
Subject Heading:
TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R and ALF502L Series Engines
Subject:
Third Stage Compressor Disks
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/10/1993
Make:
Honeywell International Inc.
Model:
ALF502L | ALF502L-2 | ALF502L-2A | ALF502L-2C | ALF502L-3 | ALF502R-3 | ALF502R-3A | ALF502R-4 | ALF...Show more
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: 93-10-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   91-ANE-53

AMENDMENT:   39-8587

AD NUMBER:   93-10-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R and ALF502L Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 10, 1993.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   93-10-07 TEXTRON LYCOMING: Amendment 39-8587. Docket 91-ANE-53.
Applicability: Textron Lycoming ALF502R and ALF502L series turbofan engines installed on but not limited to British Aerospace BAe-146 and Canadair Challenger CL-600 aircraft.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.
To prevent corrosion and cracking of the third stage compressor disks, that could result in engine failure, accomplish the following:
(a) Repair and mark, or replace, third stage compressor disks, Part Number (P/N) 2-101-263-02, P/N 2-101-263-05, P/N 2-101-263-09, P/N 2-101-263-R10, or third stage disk assemblies P/N 2-101-630-04, P/N 2-101-630-05, P/N 2-101-630-08; at the next part exposure, after the effective date of this AD, but no later than, 7,500 cycles since new, in accordance with Textron Lycoming Service Bulletin No. ALF502R 72-259, dated August 13, 1991, or Service Bulletin No. ALF502L 72-259, dated August 13, 1991, as applicable.
(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. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate 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 repairing and marking, or replacement shall be done in accordance with the following Textron Lycoming service bulletins:

Document No.	Pages	Date
ALF502R 72-259	1-5	August 13, 1991
Total pages: 5		
ALF502L 72-259	1-5	August 13, 1991
Total Pages: 5		

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, CT 06497-7593. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, New England Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
(e) This amendment becomes effective on August 10, 1993.

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AD Number:
93-10-07
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
91-ANE-53
Subject Heading:
TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R and ALF502L Series Engines
Subject:
Third Stage Compressor Disks
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/10/1993
Make:
Honeywell International Inc.
Model:
ALF502L | ALF502L-2 | ALF502L-2A | ALF502L-2C | ALF502L-3 | ALF502R-3 | ALF502R-3A | ALF502R-4 | ALF...Show more
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: 93-10-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   91-ANE-53

AMENDMENT:   39-8587

AD NUMBER:   93-10-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   TEXTRON LYCOMING Model ALF502R and ALF502L Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 10, 1993.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   93-10-07 TEXTRON LYCOMING: Amendment 39-8587. Docket 91-ANE-53.
Applicability: Textron Lycoming ALF502R and ALF502L series turbofan engines installed on but not limited to British Aerospace BAe-146 and Canadair Challenger CL-600 aircraft.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.
To prevent corrosion and cracking of the third stage compressor disks, that could result in engine failure, accomplish the following:
(a) Repair and mark, or replace, third stage compressor disks, Part Number (P/N) 2-101-263-02, P/N 2-101-263-05, P/N 2-101-263-09, P/N 2-101-263-R10, or third stage disk assemblies P/N 2-101-630-04, P/N 2-101-630-05, P/N 2-101-630-08; at the next part exposure, after the effective date of this AD, but no later than, 7,500 cycles since new, in accordance with Textron Lycoming Service Bulletin No. ALF502R 72-259, dated August 13, 1991, or Service Bulletin No. ALF502L 72-259, dated August 13, 1991, as applicable.
(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. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate 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 repairing and marking, or replacement shall be done in accordance with the following Textron Lycoming service bulletins:

Document No.	Pages	Date
ALF502R 72-259	1-5	August 13, 1991
Total pages: 5		
ALF502L 72-259	1-5	August 13, 1991
Total Pages: 5		

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, CT 06497-7593. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, New England Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
(e) This amendment becomes effective on August 10, 1993.

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