# Proposed AD 97-ANE-51-AD: AlliedSignal Inc. TFE731 Series Turbofan Engines

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 98-17-01
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 19, 1999, 64 FR 19096
- Comments due: May 19, 1999
- Became: [AD 98-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-01)
- Docket: 97-ANE-51-AD
- FR document: 99-9657
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/28/dd/28ddd1cebc3c9e5b2e16bae98fcf57efe0ccc1ed63d9248b0d9acf9a92255583 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-04-19/pdf/99-9657.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/04/19/99-9657/airworthiness-directives-alliedsignal-inc-tfe731-series-turbofan-engines
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/97-ANE-51-AD

## Summary

This document proposes to revise an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to AlliedSignal Inc. TFE731 series turbofan engines, that currently requires the installation of an improved flexible (flex) fuel tube. This action would clarify that installation of the improved flex fuel tube and that the use of a clamp on the original rigid fuel tube are optional for engines installed on Learjet 35, 36, and 55 series airplanes. This proposal is prompted by confusion from operators regarding the applicability of these Learjet engine installations. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent cracking of the fuel tube and the subsequent leakage of fuel on or around electrical components, which can cause an engine fire.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 23, 1998: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 98-4406, comments due Apr 24, 1998 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/02/23/98-4406/airworthiness-directives-alliedsignal-inc-tfe731-series-turbofan-engines)
- Apr 19, 1999: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)., FR document 99-9657, comments due May 19, 1999 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/04/19/99-9657/airworthiness-directives-alliedsignal-inc-tfe731-series-turbofan-engines)

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