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60-08-05

final rule

WRIGHT Models TC18DA and TC18EA Series Engines

Unsafe Condition: Improper PRT cooling shield to wheel lip clearance exceeding 0.080 inch with the wheel in the outermost position, and looseness of the turbine wheel and shaft nut indicating overheating, which coul...

Effective: May 19, 1971 Category: engine Compliance: At the next regular periodic inspection after May 15, 1960, and every 100 hours time in service t...

Why matched: WRIGHT Models TC18DA and TC18EA Series Engines

58-13-05

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; WRIGHT: Applies to All TC18DA and TC18EA Series Engines

Unsafe Condition: The unsafe condition involves potential engine reliability issues due to inadequate piston compression ring performance, improper cylinder barrel finish, crankcase oil manifold diverter valve confi...

Category: engine Compliance: Compliance required as indicated in the AD, with specific deadlines such as first overhaul after ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; WRIGHT: Applies to All TC18DA and TC18EA Series Engines

60-03-10

final rule

WRIGHT Models TC18DA and TC18EA Series Engines

Unsafe Condition: Inadvertent loss of oil from the power recovery turbine fluid couplings due to regulator spring failure.

Category: engine Compliance: At first engine overhaul after February 1, 1960, but not later than October 1, 1960.

Why matched: WRIGHT Models TC18DA and TC18EA Series Engines

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

51-12-01

final rule

WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition: Piston pin failures due to uncarburized piston pins P/N 68827, 117691, and 131061.

Category: engine Compliance: As soon as possible, but not later than April 1, 1952.

Why matched: WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines

59-10-05

final rule

HAMILTON STANDARD Governors

Unsafe Condition: Adverse environmental conditions in the propeller governor resulting from certain types of engine failure have caused improper operation of the governor in such a manner as to result in propeller o...

Category: appliance Compliance: at first governor overhaul after September 1, 1959, but not later than February 1, 1960

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD Governors

60-04-07

final rule

WRIGHT Model 977C9HD1, 2 and 3 Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failures of the master rod assemblies

Category: engine Compliance: At first engine overhaul after March 15, 1960, but not later than October 31, 1960.

Why matched: WRIGHT Model 977C9HD1, 2 and 3 Engines

59-17-01

final rule

WRIGHT Models TC18DA and TC18EA Series Engines

Unsafe Condition: Propeller shaft cracking through the hydro-oil holes has occurred, causing a loss of propeller control.

Category: engine Compliance: Compliance required as follows: Engine Model TC18EA2-Not later than October 1, 1959. All other EA...

Why matched: WRIGHT Models TC18DA and TC18EA Series Engines

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

58-18-01

final rule

HAMILTON STANDARD Governors

Unsafe Condition: Adverse environmental conditions in the propeller governor resulting from certain types of engine failure have caused improper operation of the governor in such a manner as to result in propeller o...

Category: appliance Compliance: at first governor overhaul after December 1, 1958, but not later than June 1, 1959

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD Governors

57-08-07

final rule

WRIGHT Models TC18DA and TC18EA Series Engines

Unsafe Condition: The use of impeller drive secondary pinion bushings with part numbers 170217, 170148, 145213, and 171190 may result in reduced durability of the impeller drive gear assemblies.

Category: engine Compliance: at overhauls accomplished after May 1, 1957

Why matched: WRIGHT Models TC18DA and TC18EA Series Engines

54-25-02

final rule

WRIGHT Models 975C18CB1, 972TC18DA1, and 972TC18DA2 Engines

Unsafe Condition: Front intermediate cam drive gear failures and associated possible engine overspeeding.

Category: engine Compliance: November 1, 1955 and at next and each subsequent overhaul.

Why matched: WRIGHT Models 975C18CB1, 972TC18DA1, and 972TC18DA2 Engines

56-20-06

final rule

HAMILTON STANDARD Governors Installed on Wright TC18DA and TC18EA Series Turbocompound Engines

Unsafe Condition: Gear shafts P/N 67035 in Hamilton Standard governors may fail, leading to loss of engine governor control.

Category: appliance Compliance: prior to October 15, 1956

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD Governors Installed on Wright TC18DA and TC18EA Series Turbocompound Engines

57-06-04

final rule

WRIGHT Models C18CA, C18CB, TC18DA, and TC18EA Series Engines

Unsafe Condition: The engine front section bearing durability may be insufficient due to improper assembly of the propeller shaft thrust bearing (ball bearing) and radial bearing (roller bearing).

Category: engine Compliance: Compliance required as indicated.

Why matched: WRIGHT Models C18CA, C18CB, TC18DA, and TC18EA Series Engines

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

52-20-02

final rule

WRIGHT Models C18BA and C18BD Engines

Unsafe Condition: Crankpin sludge washing into the master rod bearing oil supply passages causing bearing failure.

Category: engine Compliance: as soon as possible but not later than October 31, 1952

Why matched: WRIGHT Models C18BA and C18BD Engines

57-24-01

final rule

WRIGHT Models TC18DA and TC18EA Series Engines

Unsafe Condition: The intermediate impeller drive gear assemblies may fail due to insufficient durability.

Category: engine Compliance: at next overhaul but not later than July 31, 1958

Why matched: WRIGHT Models TC18DA and TC18EA Series Engines