Engine model · Turbo-prop · 840 hp · registry code 01552

Manufacturer (registry)
AIRESEARCH
Model
TPE331-3U
Registry code
01552
Type
Turbo-prop
Power
840 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE4WE
Holder
Honeywell Aerospace US LLC

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 25

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1974In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 28 ADs
19741
19752
19761
19791
19802
19842
19933
19941
19952
19971
19981
20021
20031
20062
20111
20151
20162
20183
See all 31 ADs
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('01552'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('01552'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 1

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('01552')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations

No NTSB investigations matched to aircraft with this engine modelMatched through the registry by N-number, so foreign aircraft and some older cases aren’t counted.

FAA incident reports

No reports matched to aircraft with this engine modelMatched through the registry by N-number, so foreign aircraft and some older reports aren’t counted.

Service difficulty reports · 11

SDR 2006FA0001074Servo · malfunctionedAIRCRAFT PULLS TO THE RT. OPERATOR REMOVED AND REPLACED NOSE STEERING SERVO, FLUSHED OUT LINES AND REPLACED FILTER. OPS CHECK GOOD IAW MFG MM. (K)Oct 31, 2006 · N247ML · Swrngn SA226TC · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR AUS20030609Engine · seized(AUS) LT ENGINE SEIZED IN FLIGHT. INVESTIGATION FOUND SEVERE DAMAGE TO ALL TURBINES AND STATORS.May 4, 2003 · Swrngn SA226TC · Turbine SectionSDR AUS20021483Structure · damaged(AUS) PILOT COMPLAINED THAT THE NLG GREEN LIGHT WAS TAKING A LONG TIME TO ILLUMINATE. INVESTIGATION THEN FOUND EVIDENCE OF A HEAVY LANDING. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS: NOSE GEAR STARBOARD KEELSON BUCKLED AND CRACKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 127MM (5INNov 18, 2002 · Swrngn SA226T · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CA001109009Selector Valve · out of position(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF THE LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT WHEN SELECTED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ON A SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR SELECTOR VALVE WAS FOUND SLIGHTLY FORWARD OF THE NORMAL POSITION. THE VALVE WAS RETUROct 29, 2000 · Swrngn SA226TC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA000110041Fuel Control · failed(CAN) HIGH WF AND HIGH ITT DURING START. FCU REPLACED.Dec 28, 1999 · Swrngn SA226TC · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR AU981652Nut · failed(AUS) ENGINE REAR TURBINE SHAFT NUT NOT REPLACED WITH NEW ITEM FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE. CONSEQUENTLY, AFTER 290 HRS OF ENGINE RUNNING, THE 'OLD' NUT FAILED AND BROKE INTO 4 PARTS CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TURBINE WHEELS, IMPELLORS AND STATORS. PART TC: 15,3Dec 9, 1998 · Swrngn SA226TC · Turbine SectionSDR CA980610013Line · chafed(CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF BOTTOM IGNITOR, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE COOLING AIR HOSE TO IGNITOR HOUSING WAS RUBBING AGAINST REAR TURBINE BEARING OIL LINE. OIL LINE WAS CUT WELL BEYOND LIMITS. CUT CAUSED BY THE REINFORCING WIRE IN THE LINE. PART TC: 4,060.Jun 2, 1998 · Swrngn SA226T · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 97ZZZX2632Rotor · crackedSECOND STAGE TURBINE ROTOR EXHIBITS RIVET HOLE CRACKS 0.020 INCH TO 0.050 INCH DEEP. DEFECT DISCOVERED 200 HOURS AFTER HOT SECTION INSPECTION AT UNSCHEDULED ENGINE REMOVAL.Apr 7, 1997 · N264B · Swrngn SA226T · Turbine SectionSDR 97ZZZX3086Fitting · strippedWHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED OIL LEAK ON RIGHT ENGINE. ENGINE SECURED AND UNEVENTFUL LANDING MADE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND SCAVANGE OIL PUMP FITTING THREADS STRIPPED. ENGINE REMOVED AND SENT TO OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE FACILITY FOR REPAIR.Feb 24, 1997 · N509SS · Swrngn SA226TC · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR 95ZZZX4366Housing · damagedENGINE WAS SENT IN FOR GBI AND HSI ON 10-14-94 WITH ENGINE TT OF 3,081.8 HOURS. ENGINE WAS RETURNED FOR ITT HARNESS REPLACEMENT AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SECOND IMPELLER HOUSING SPRAY METAL HAD BECOME UNATTACHED. VENDOR WAS NOTIFIED AND REPAIRED UNIT. ENGINAug 11, 1995 · N509SS · Swrngn SA226TC · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 95ZZZX2447Stator · failureENGINE EXPERIENCED UNCONTAINED TURBINE SECTION FAILURE IN-FLIGHT. LOCATION OF PENETRATION THROUGH PENUM AND CONDITION OF REMAINING COMPONENTS INDICATE FAILURE OF THE 3RD STAGE ROTOR RESULTING FROM CONTACT OF ROTOR HUB WITH 3 INCH STATOR INNER SHEET METAL SEALMay 8, 1995 · Turbine Section
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_key = 'TPE3313U'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 2

Approved for this engine model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE engine_model_code IN ('01552')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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