Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Limited Dart Series Turboprop Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 1999-12-29 · Effective 2000-02-28 · 64 FR 72918
Document
Document number
99-33565
Federal Register citation
64 FR 72918
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce Limited Dart Series Turboprop
Publication date
1999-12-29
Effective date
2000-02-28
FAA docket
Docket No. 99-NE-30-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Rolls-Royce Limited Dart series turboprop engines. This amendment requires a one-time visual inspection of the interior of the switch to determine the type of low torque switch, and removal from service of unapproved Klixon low torque switches and replacement with serviceable parts. This amendment is prompted by the discovery of unapproved low torque switches in fleet operation. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent possible low torque switch failure, which could result in failure of a propeller to auto-feather following an engine power loss, resulting in possible loss of control of the airplane due to high asymmetric drag.