AD T83-03-51

final rule
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AVCO LYCOMING Model ALF502 Series Engines

AD Number
T83-03-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L AVCO LYCOMING Model ALF502 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L-2 AVCO LYCOMING Model ALF502 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L-2A AVCO LYCOMING Model ALF502 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L-2C AVCO LYCOMING Model ALF502 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L-3 AVCO LYCOMING Model ALF502 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502R-3 AVCO LYCOMING Model ALF502 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502R-3A AVCO LYCOMING Model ALF502 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502R-4 AVCO LYCOMING Model ALF502 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502R-5 AVCO LYCOMING Model ALF502 Series Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. ALF502R-6 AVCO LYCOMING Model ALF502 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Fourth stage turbine rotors assembly P/N 2-141-170-23 or -27 may have blades that do not meet the etch inspection requirements, leading to potential failure.

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Required Actions

Remove all fourth stage turbine rotors assembly P/N 2-141-170-23 or -27 and replace with a rotor that has satisfactorily met the etch inspection requirements per Service Bulletin ALF502-72-0038. Ferrying is allowed under FAR 21.197.

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Compliance Time

within the next 10 engine operating hours

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Affected Aircraft

Avco Lycoming ALF502 series model turbofan engines with less than 100 hours total operating time.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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