AD Amdt-39-16813
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Honeywell | International Inc | Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 Model Turboprop Engines With Certain Dixie Aerospace, LLC Main Shaft Bearings |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive failure rate of part manufacturer approval (PMA) main shaft bearings, part number (P/N) 3108098-1WD, manufactured by Dixie Aerospace, LLC, which could result in engine main rotor seizure, engine damage, shutdown, and damage to the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect records to determine if certain serial number (S/N) Dixie Aerospace, LLC main shaft bearings, P/N 3108098-1WD, are installed in Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 model turboprop engines. Within 10 operating hours, remove affected bearings from service.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 operating hours
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Affected Aircraft
Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 model turboprop engines with part manufacturer approval (PMA) replacement Dixie Aerospace, LLC main shaft bearings, P/N 3108098-1WD, installed, specifically those with serial numbers listed in Table 1 of the AD.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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