TPE331 ADVISOR This newsletter is published to assist operators with the latest information on Airworthiness Directives, Alert Service Bulletins and technical tips. Specializing in small turbine maintenance since 1991! SIL P331-150 Lubricity Fuel Additives Applicable to all TPE331 engines equipped with Woodward Fuel Control System Originally released in 1994 and last revised in 2007 SIL […]
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Sometimes, an operator’s only indications of impending problems are when a disaster occurs perhaps even in mid-flight. However, this is rare. More often than not, there are indications for before complete system failures occur that had they been heeded could have averted disaster. And when it comes to a craft’s auxiliary power unit (APU) –
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One of the most cost-effective and non-destructive methods of gauging the condition of an aircraft’s engine is to use the standards and guidelines of a Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program (SOAP). As you know, by testing the chemical composition of metal particles which may be suspended in an airplane’s oil samples, engineers are able to identify
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Airworthiness Directive of the Quarter 2018-17-15 This AD applies to Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) TPE331-1, -2, -2UA, – 3U, -3UW, -5, -5A, -5AB, -5B, -6, -6A, -8, -10, -10AV, -10GP, -10GT, -10N, -10P, -10R, – 10T, -10U, -10UA, – 10UF, -10UG, -10UGR, -10UR, and -11U, -12B, -12JR, -12UA, – 12UAR, -12UHR, -25AA, -25AB, -25DA, -25DB,
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Do you own an aircraft that seems like it may have been around in the time of Orville and Wilbur Wright? If so, you could eventually face the age old dilemma of when and whether or not you should overhaul or repair its engine. Let’s take a quick look at this issue. Repair vs. Overhaul.
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Recap SB 72-2208 AD 2016-18-17 2nd Stage Impeller AD 2016-18-17 applies to the second stage impeller part number 893482-1 through –5 inclusive or 3107056-1 or –2 installed. The AD was prompted by the discovery of cracks in a 2nd stage impeller during a routine shop visit. The AD was issued to prevent failure of the
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Service Bulletin of the Quarter SB 72-2208 AD 2016-18-17 AD 2016-18-17 applies to the second stage impeller part number 893482-1 through –5 inclusive or 3107056-1 or –2 installed. The AD was prompted by the discovery of cracks in a 2nd stage impeller during a routine shop visit. The AD was issued to prevent failure of
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Service Bulletin of the Quarter Cat 1 Plenum SB Category 1: Service bulletins that address safety issues must be complied with. Typically, they require urgent action and are often, but not always, referred to by an FAA Airworthiness Directive. Category 1 may be issued as an ALERT service bulletin when immediate action is required. Refer
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It goes without saying that a properly maintained aircraft has greater value, is safer and can sell at a higher price than one that is not. In that way, aircraft are really no different than cars. (They are, of course, much more complex and subject to many more regulations.) That being said, let’s first look
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Airworthiness Directive of the Quarter 2018-13-05 This AD applies to Honeywell TPE331-1, -2, -2UA, -3U, -3UW, -5, -5B, -6, -6A, -8, -10, -10AV, -10N, -10P, -10R, -10T, -10U, -10UA, -10UF, -10UR turboprop and TSE331-3U turboshaft engines with hydraulic torque sensor gear assemblies, part numbers 3101726-1, -2 or-3 installed. This AD was prompted by recent reports
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