Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-08-28 · Effective 2018-09-12 · 83 FR 43742
Document
Document number
2018-18575
Federal Register citation
83 FR 43742
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop
Publication date
2018-08-28
Effective date
2018-09-12
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0723
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GE Aviation Czech H80-200 turboprop engines. This AD requires replacing the beta switch and adjusting the engine push-pull control to prevent the propeller governor control from going to a negative thrust position. This AD was prompted by an accident involving an Aircraft Industries (AI) L 410 UVP-E20 airplane caused by one propeller going to a negative thrust position during the landing approach. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.