# AiResearch TPE331-2 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 01498 - Manufacturer (registry): AIRESEARCH - Model: TPE331-2 - Engine type: Turbo-prop - Power: 715 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E3WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E3WE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Honeywell Aerospace US LLC - Installed in: 2 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/airesearch-tpe331-2 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2018-17-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-17-15): Turbine Engine Combustion Section · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 39 more. Effective Oct 22, 2018 - [AD 2018-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-13-05): Turbine Engine Reduction Gear · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 18 more. Effective Jul 26, 2018 - [AD 2016-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-21-07): Fuel control drive · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 26 more. Effective Nov 28, 2016 - [AD 2011-18-51 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-18-51-R1): Main shaft bearing · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 82 more. Effective Oct 19, 2011 - [AD 2006-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-14-03): New flight cycle counting method for first, second, and third-stage turbine rotors · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 48 more. Effective Aug 9, 2006 - [AD 2002-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-21-15): Second stage turbine stator inner seal support · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-2, TPE331-2UA and 9 more. Effective Nov 26, 2002 - [AD 98-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-15): Turbine Stators · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-2, TPE331-2UA and 9 more. Effective Apr 27, 1998 - [AD 95-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-16-08): Life Limited Turbine Components · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 62 more. Effective Sep 5, 1995 - [AD 94-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-09-08): Third Stage Stator Turbine Assemblies · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-2, TPE331-2UA and 7 more. Effective May 20, 1994 - [AD 93-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-15-11): Propeller Pitch Control (PPC) Gasket · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 58 more. Effective Sep 7, 1993 - [AD 92-26-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-26-08): Third Stage Stator Assemblies · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-2, TPE331-2UA and 7 more. Effective Jul 15, 1993 - [AD 93-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-05-09): Third Stage Turbine Stator Assemblies · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-2, TPE331-2UA and 9 more. Effective Jun 28, 1993 - [AD 89-07-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-07-07-R1): Oil Scavenge Pump Assembly · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10R and 26 more. Effective Oct 30, 1989 - [AD 84-10-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-10-06-R1): Fuel Pump Assemblies · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10B and 45 more. Effective Dec 26, 1984 - [AD 84-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-01-04): Third Stage Turbine Wheels · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-1U, TPE331-1UA and 11 more. Effective Jan 25, 1984 - [AD 73-26-07 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-26-07-R3): Fuel Pump Shaft Internal Drive Splines · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-1U, TPE331-1UA and 39 more. Effective Jul 31, 1980 - [AD 78-25-08 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-25-08-R3): Turbine Rotor · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-1U, TPE331-1UA and 11 more. Effective Jun 12, 1980 - [AD 78-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-02): Propeller Pitch Control Cam Follower Pin · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-1U, TPE331-1UA and 11 more. Effective Apr 5, 1979 - [AD 76-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-16-01): Bearing Oil Transfer Tube · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-1U, TPE331-1UA and 11 more. Effective Aug 6, 1976 - [AD 75-10-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-10-05): Torque Sensor Assembly Mounting Arm · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-2, TPE331-3U and 3 more. Effective Jul 11, 1975 - [AD 74-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-10-10): Fuel Control Assembly Support Bracket · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-2, TPE331-3U and 2 more. Effective Jul 11, 1975 - [AD 70-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-19-02): High Speed Pinion Bearings · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-1U, TPE331-1UA and 3 more. Effective Feb 20, 1974 - [AD 71-05-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-05-07): High Speed Pinion Assembly · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-1U, TPE331-1UA and 30 more. Effective Apr 8, 1972 - [AD 70-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-04-04): High Speed Pinion Retaining Nut · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-1U, TPE331-1UA and 3 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2018-02-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-02-14) (historical): Turbine Engine Combustion Section · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 38 more. Effective Feb 28, 2018 - [AD 2015-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-12-04) (historical): Fuel control unit (FCU) · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 26 more. Effective Jul 22, 2015 - [AD 2011-18-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-18-51) (historical): Main shaft bearing · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10A and 82 more - [AD 2006-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-15-08) (historical): Woodward fuel control unit (FCU) assemblies · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-10, TPE331-10AV and 26 more. Effective Aug 24, 2006 - [AD 91-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-04-02) (historical): Third stage stator assembly · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-2, TPE331-2UA and 7 more - [AD 90-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-21-01) (historical): Third stage stator assembly · Honeywell International TPE331-1, TPE331-2, TPE331-2UA and 7 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB NE-16-18](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-18): Power Lever Loss of Power Control. Issued Jul 11, 2016 ## Registered aircraft (2) - [N41LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41LH): [Skyventure Arizona LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYVENTURE%20ARIZONA%20LLC), [Eloy, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Eloy), built 1981, S/N SH 1977 - [N52LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52LH): [Airborne Support Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRBORNE%20SUPPORT%20GROUP%20LLC), [Marion, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Marion), built 1979, S/N SH1968 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this engine model. ## FAA accident and incident reports (3) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20190304010649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190304010649I), Mar 4, 2019: Short Bros. & Harland SC7 SERIES 3 (N41LH), Ariona City, AZ, No damage. Jumper left the aircraft at approx 14,ooo ft AGL equipped for a military high altitude high opening freefall type jump. Part of the military equipment worn… - [Incident 20151231021469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151231021469I), Dec 31, 2015: Short Bros. & Harland SC7 SERIES 3 (N41LH), Eloy, AZ, No damage, 1 fatal. On December 31st, 2015, at 1725L, an experienced jumper was killed when his main canopy suddenly collapsed about 150 feet above the ground. The canopy was a 93… - [Incident 20140125003209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140125003209I), Jan 25, 2014: Short Bros. & Harland SC7 SERIES 3 (N41LH), Eloy, AZ, No damage, 1 fatal. Three skydivers exited the aircraft and successfully conducted a freefall formation. Statements made by two jumpers indicate that after the formation all three… ## Service difficulty reports (6) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR KY7A20130128001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20130128001), Jan 24, 2013: FCU. FAILED. ON CLIMB THROUGH 14000, FLIGHT CREW NOTED ENGINE TEMPERATURE INCREASING AND TTL BYPASS SYSTEM ACTIVATION. POWER LEVER MOVEMENT HAD NO EFFECT ON ENGINE AND FLIGH - [SDR AU510001574](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001574), Oct 7, 2005: SPAR. CRACKED. WING SPAR INNER WEB CUTOUT CRACKED IN THREE PLACES. THREE CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE STARBOARD INNER WEB STRINGER 13 CUTOUT MEASURING 12.7MM (0.5IN), 3.175MM (0.1 - [SDR AU510002221](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002221), Aug 12, 2005: LINE. CRACKED. LT ENGINE FUEL PIPE LOCATED BETWEEN THE START PRESSURE REGULATOR AND THE FUEL FLOW TRANSMITTER CRACKED AND LEAKING. - [SDR 03062311](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/03062311), Mar 3, 2003: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION THE CREW REPORTED THAT THE LEFT FORWARD AND AFT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL CLEANED THE LAMP SOCKE - [SDR 98ZZZX1639](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1639), Apr 2, 1998: PLATE LOCK. FAILED. BOLTS ATTACHING THE FIRST STAGE IMPELLER SHROUD TO THE IMPELLER HOUSING WERE FOUND LOOSE AND MISSING DURING A ROUTINE ENGINE INSPECTION. THESE BOLTS USE A LOCK - [SDR VTZA97419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VTZA97419), Jul 18, 1997: ENGINE. LOW POWER. IAD/GSO - FLT 6414 - DURING TAKEOFF AT 1540 HOURS ON 7-18-97, ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO LT ENGINE WOULD NOT MAKE TAKEOFF TORQUE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE WITH NO ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2) Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SE00265AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00265AT): Install Ayres Fuel Manifold Purge Assembly Kit, P/N 21757-1 in accordance with "Installation Instructions - Ayres P/N 21757-1 Fuel Manifold Purge Assy-Kit" Dwg. No. 21757-1(1), Revision none, dated April 20, 1993, or later FAA approved revision. Thrush Aircraft Inc - [STC SE383CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE383CH): Modification of engines. National Flight Services, Inc --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.