AD 69-23-06

Airworthiness directive · Fuel Pumps · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-20, PT6A-27, PT6A-28 and 4 more

Effective
November 15, 1969
Models
PT6A-20, PT6A-27, PT6A-28, PT6A-6, PT6A-6A, PT6A-6B, PT6B-9
Data sheet
TCDSE4EA
Registered aircraft
2,552 matched by model
Product
Engine
Amendment
39-874

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.

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The airworthiness directive

69-23-06 UNITED AIRCRAFT OF CANADA, LIMITED: Amdt. 39-874. Applies to PT6 model series engines equipped with Pesco Model 024-800 fuel pumps as follows:

PT6A-6, -6A, -6B, PT6B-9 all engines PT6A-20 prior to S/N PC-E22480 PT6A-27 prior to S/N PC-E40311 PT6A-28 prior to S/N PC-E50054 except 50051, 50052

Compliance within 50 hours after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive unless already accomplished.

To prevent disengagement of the fuel pump input coupling from the engine gearbox, remove retaining ring, Pesco P/N 99-4660 and install new snap ring Pesco P/N 99-4906. United Aircraft of Canada Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 174 pertains to this subject.

This amendment is effective November 15, 1969.

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