82-20-51 AVCO LYCOMING: Telegram issued September 22, 1982. The following AD is issued and applicable to Avco Lycoming Model LTP101-600 and LTP101-600A turboprop engines (all serial numbers), Model LTP101-600A-1A turboprop engines prior to S/N 50095, and Model LTP101-700A-1A turboprop engines prior to S/N 51009.
Within the next 25 hours time in service after receipt of this telegraphic AD unless already accomplished, remove the N2 accessory idler gear assembly in accordance with the accomplishment instructions contained in Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin Numbers LTP101A-72-0021 Rev. 1 and LTP101-72-0025 Rev. 1. This assembly is shown as Item 147 in Figure 2, Section 72-00-00, of Lycoming Maintenance Manual No. LTP101-2 and as Items 770, 750, 785, 775, 765, 760, and 755 in Figure 1, Section 72-60-00, of Lycoming Illustrated Parts Catalog Number LTP101-4. Replace with Avco Lycoming Kit P/N TLW-18823 in accordance with the accomplishment instructions contained in Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin Numbers LTP101A-72-0021 Rev. 1 and LTP101-72-0025 Rev. 1.
The manufacturer's procedures identified and described in this directive are available upon request to Avco Lycoming, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. These documents may also be examined at FAA New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. A historical file on this AD is maintained by the FAA at the New England Region Headquarters, Burlington, Massachusetts.
This directive is effective immediately upon receipt of this telegram.