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AD 92-02-19 PL SUPERSEDED

Fuel Manifold Assembly Leak
WARNING: This AD has been superseded and is no longer active. Replaced by: 93-02-01. Refer to the superseding AD(s) for current requirements.
Key Information
AD Number 92-02-19 PL Status Superseded
Effective Date Not specified Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment N/A
Product Type ["Engine"] Product Subtype Not specified
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) Honeywell International Inc.
Model(s) TPE331-10 TPE331-10A TPE331-10AV TPE331-10B TPE331-10G TPE331-10GP TPE331-10GR TPE331-10GT TPE331-10J TPE331-10N TPE331-10P TPE331-10R TPE331-10T TPE331-10U TPE331-10UA TPE331-10UF TPE331-10UG TPE331-10UGR TPE331-10UJ TPE331-10UK TPE331-10UR TPE331-11U TPE331-11UA TPE331-12 TPE331-12B TPE331-12JR TPE331-12UA TPE331-12UAR TPE331-12UER TPE331-12UHR TPE331-8 TPE331-8A
Related Airworthiness Directives
Superseded By 93-02-01
Regulatory Text

92-02-19 GARRETT ENGINE DIVISION, ALLIED-SIGNAL INCORPORATED: Priority Letter AD 92-02-19, issued on January 14, 1992.

Applicability: Garrett Engine Division, Allied-Signal Incorporated Model TPE331-8, -10, -11, and -12 series turboprop engines installed on but not limited to Cessna Model 441 series (Conquest or Conquest II), Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) 212 series, Twin Commander 695 series, Mitsubishi MU-2B series (Marquise/ Solitaire), Fairchild SA226 and SA227 series (Merlin and Metro), and British Aerospace (BAe) Jetstream 3101 and 3201 series (31 and 32) aircraft.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent an engine fire caused by a fuel manifold assembly leak, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 50 hours time in service after receipt of this Priority Letter AD, remove from service in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Garrett Engine Division, Allied-Signal Alert Service Bulletin (SB) No. TPE331-A73-0198, Revision 1, dated January 10, 1992, Stratoflex fuel manifold assemblies, Part Number 3102469-2, manufactured on the dates listed in the SB, and those fuel manifold assemblies having no identification tag.

(b) Prior to further flight replace affected fuel manifold assembly with a serviceable part.

(c) Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the Priority Letter AD can be accomplished.

(d) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Inspector (maintenance, avionics, or operations, as appropriate), an alternative method of compliance with the requirements of this AD or adjustments to the compliance times specified in this AD may be approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, FAA, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California 90806-2425, may approve an equivalent means ofcompliance or adjustment of the compliance schedule which provides an equivalent level of safety.

This Priority Letter AD 92-02-19, issued on January 14, 1992, becomes effective immediately upon receipt.