Summary
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-02-14 for certain Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) TPE331 turboprop and TSE331 turboshaft engines. AD 2018-02-14 required inspection of the affected combustion chamber case assembly, replacement of those assemblies found cracked, and removal of affected assemblies on certain TPE331 and TSE331 engines. This AD retains the inspection and replacement requirements in AD 2018-02-04; revises the Applicability to add the TPE331-12 engine model and the related inspection action, correct references to certain engine models; and revises compliance to allow certain weld repair procedures. This AD was prompted by comments to revise the applicability and required actions of AD 2018-02-14 to include the TPE331-12B engine model, correct certain TPE engine model typographical errors, and to allow certain weld repair procedures. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2018-0479
Document Number
2018-20142
Type
Rule
Publication Date
September 17, 2018
Effective Date
October 22, 2018
Affected Manufacturer
Honeywell International Inc. Turboprop and Turboshaft
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2018-0479
Topics
Official Documents
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