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AD 2004-25-18 Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A and PT6A-65B Turboprop Engines

2005-01-18
2004-12-14
39-13906
2003-NE-09-AD
Engine
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Applicability*9

This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PT6A-60A turboprop engines, with an engine serial number (SN) which is before and includes SN PCE-PK0425, and SNs PCE-95006 thru PCE-95828, and PT6A-65B turboprop engines, with a SN which is before and includes SN PCE-PP0062, and PCE-32001 thru PCE-32644 and all engines converted to engine model PT6A-65B, that have Woodward propeller governor assemblies, part number (P/N) 8210-212H, installed. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Raytheon Super Beech King Air 300/350 and Raytheon Beech 1900/1900C airplanes.

Compliance

Compliance with this AD is required as indicated, unless already done. Removal of Woodward Propeller Governor Assemblies (f) Replace Woodward propeller governor assemblies, P/N 8210-212H, at the next access to the governor or within six months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs earlier. Information on replacing the Woodward propeller governor assembly can be found in Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Bulletin No. PT6A-72-13354, Revision 1, dated July 11, 2003. (g) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any Woodward propeller governor assembly, P/N 8210-212H, on any engine. Alternative Methods of

Unsafe condition

This AD results from six incidents during airplane acceptance flight testing, whereby directional control of the airplane was difficult to maintain during landing. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent loss of directional control and damage to the airplane.

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