| AD Number | 93-02-01 | Status | Active |
| Effective Date | March 18, 1993 | Issue Date | Not specified |
| Docket Number | 92-ANE-63 | Amendment | 39-8483 |
| Product Type | ["Engine"] | Product Subtype | Not specified |
| CFR Part | --- - Part 39 | CFR Section | N/A |
| Citation | This information is not available. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Honeywell International Inc. |
| Model(s) | TPE331-10 TPE331-10A TPE331-10B TPE331-10G TPE331-10GR TPE331-10J TPE331-10N TPE331-10R TPE331-10U TPE331-10UA TPE331-10UF TPE331-10UG TPE331-10UGR TPE331-10UJ TPE331-10UK TPE331-10UR TPE331-11U TPE331-11UA TPE331-12 TPE331-12B TPE331-12UA TPE331-12UAR TPE331-12UER TPE331-12UHR |
| Supersedes | 92-02-19 PL |
93-02-01 GARRETT ENGINE DIVISION, ALLIED-SIGNAL INCORPORATED: Amendment 39-8483. Docket No. 92-ANE-63.
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 accomplished previously.
To prevent fuel spraying on hot turbine components, which can result in an engine fire, accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove from service in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Garrett Engine Division, Allied-Signal Aerospace Company 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 service bulletin, and replace with a serviceable part.
(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, Los Angeles Aircraft 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, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be obtained from the Los Angeles Aircraft 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 removal and replacement of the fuel manifold shall be done in accordance with the following service bulletin:
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Garrett Engine Division,
Allied-Signal Aerospace
Company SB No.
TPE331-A73-0198
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Revision 1
Original
Jan. 10, 1992
Dec. 20, 1991
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 Garrett General Aviation Services Division, Distribution Center, 2340 E. University, Phoenix, Arizona 85034. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, New England Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 311, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC.
(e) This amendment supersedes priority letter AD 92-02-19, issued January 14, 1992.
(f) This amendmentbecomes effective on March 18, 1993.