2020-23-01: Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
FAA order 2020-23-01 is an airworthiness directive in force since November 24, 2020. The FAA's subject line: Fuel Control/Turbine Engines. System: engine.
What it applies to as the FAA lists it
- Kind of product
- Aircraft
- Makes
- GE Aviation Czech s.r.o.
- Models
- H75-200, H80-100, H80-200, H85-200, M601D-11, M601E-11, M601E-11A, M601E-11AS, M601E-11S, M601F
Dates and paperwork
- In force since
- November 24, 2020
- Published
- November 9, 2020 (signed October 27, 2020)
- Docket
- FAA-2020-0979
- Status
- Current
- The FAA's document
- Read the order on the FAA's site
The FAA's summary their words, unchanged
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (GEAC) M601D-11, M601E-11, M601E-11A, M601E- 11AS, M601E-11S, M601F, H75-200, H80-100, H80-200, and H85-200 model turboprop engines. This AD was prompted by reports of engine power fluctuations occurring during ground tests. This AD requires the removal and replacement of the fuel control unit (FCU). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
The order itself the regulatory text, as published
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The Amendment \n\n\n\tAccordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: \n\nPART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES \n\n0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: \n\n\n\tAuthority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. \n\n\n\nSec. 39.13 (Amended) \n\n0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: \n\n2020-23-01 GE Aviation Czech s.r.o (Type Certificate previously held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.): Amendment 39-21317; Docket No. FAA-2020-0979; Project Identifier MCAI-2020- 01313-E. \n\n(a) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 24, 2020. \n\n(b) Affected ADs \n\n\n\tNone. \n\n(c) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis AD applies to all GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (GEAC) M601D-11, M601E-11, M601E-11A, M601E-11AS, M601E-11S, M601F, H75-200, H80-100, H80-200, and H85-200 model turboprop engines, with a fuel control unit (FCU) part number (P/N) and serial number (S/N) listed in Appendix 1--Affected Parts of GE Aviation Czech Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) ASB-H75-73-00-00-0038 (01), ASB-H80-73-00-00-0074 (01), ASB-H85-73-00-00-0032 (01), ASB-M601D-73-00-00-0066 (01), ASB- M601E-73-00-00-0097 (01), ASB-M601F-73-00-00-0050 (01), and ASB- M601T-73-00-00-0040 (01) (single document; formatted as service bulletin identifier (revision number)), dated September 24, 2020 (the ASB), installed. \n\n(d) Subject \n\n\n\tJoint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7321, Fuel Control/ Turbine Engines. \n\n(e) Unsafe Condition \n\n\n\tThis AD was prompted by incorrect installation by the manufacturer of one or more rubber cuff sealings of the cage reinforcement inside the main metering valve of the FCU, which reduces the cuff sealing's ability to properly seal the FCU working pressure. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent the malfunction of the FCU, which could cause engine parameter oscillation or overshoots. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of engine thrust control and reduced control of the airplane. \n\n(f) Compliance \n\n\n\tComply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. \n\n(g) Required Actions \n\n\n\tBefore exceeding the applicable compliance time in Table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, remove the affected FCU and replace it with a part eligible for installation using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2, of the ASB. (GRAPHIC) (TIFF OMITTED) TR09NO20.003 \n\n(h) Installation Prohibition \n\n\n\tAfter the effective date of this AD, do not install onto any engine an affected FCU with a P/N and S/N identified in Appendix 1-- Affected Parts of the ASB. \n\n(i) No Repair Requirement \n\n\n\tThe repair requirement in the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2, of the ASB is not required by this AD. \n\n(j) Definitions \n\n\n\t(1) For the purpose of this AD, a ''part eligible for installation'' is a FCU with a P/N and S/N that is not identified in Appendix 1--Affected Parts of the ASB. \n\t(2) For the purpose of this AD, a ''Group 1 engine'' is a GEAC model turboprop engine that has a FCU P/N and S/N listed in Appendix 1--Affected Parts, Group 1, of the ASB. \n\t(3) For the purpose of this AD, a ''Group 2 engine'' is a GEAC model turboprop engine that has a FCU P/N and S/N listed in Appendix 1--Affected Parts, Group 2, of the ASB. \n\t(4) For the purpose of this AD, a ''Group 3 engine is a GEAC model turboprop engine that has a FCU P/N and S/N listed in Appendix 1--Affected Parts, Group 3, of the ASB. \n\n(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) \n\n\n\t(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in Related Information. You may email your request to: [email protected]. \n\t(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. \n\n(l) Related Information \n\n\n\tFor more information about this AD, contact Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238-7146; fax: (781) 238-7199; email: [email protected]. \n\n(m) Material Incorporated by Reference \n\n\n\t(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. \n\t(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. \n\t(i) GE Aviation Czech Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) ASB-H75-73- 00-00-0038 (01), ASB-H80-73-00-00-0074 (01), ASB-H85-73-00-00-0032 (01), ASB-M601D-73-00-00-0066 (01), ASB-M601E-73-00-00-0097 (01), ASB-M601F-73-00-00-0050 (01), and ASB-M601T-73-00-00-0040 (01) (single document; formatted as service bulletin identifier (revision number)), dated September 24, 2020. \n\t(ii) (Reserved) \n\t(3) For GE Aviation Czech service information identified in this AD, contact GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., Beranovych 65, 199 02 Praha 9--Letnany, Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111. \n\t(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For \n\n((Page 71232)) \n\ninformation on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (781) 238-7759. \n\t(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email: [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. \n\n\n\tIssued on October 27, 2020. Gaetano A. Sciortino, Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. (FR Doc. 2020-24794 Filed 11-6-20; 8:45 am) BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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