AD 51-12-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | 718C9GB1 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Military Cyclone R-1820 Series | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 702C9GC1 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 702C9GC2 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 702C9GC3 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 702C9GC4 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 702C9GC5 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 702C9GC6 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 704C9GC1 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 704C9GC2 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 704C9GC3 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 704C9GC4 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 704C9GC5 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 728C9GC1 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 728C9GC2 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 728C9GC3 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 728C9GC4 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 728C9GC5 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 728C9GC6 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 736C9HD1 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 736C9HD2 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 736C9HD3 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 736C9HD4 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 737C9HD1 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 737C9HD2 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 737C9HD3 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 737C9HD4 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 740C9HD1 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 740C9HD2 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 977C9HD1 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 977C9HD2 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
| engine | Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. | Cyclone 977C9HD3 | WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Piston pin failures due to uncarburized piston pins P/N 68827, 117691, and 131061.
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Required Actions
Replace uncarburized piston pins P/N 68827, 117691, and 131061 at each engine overhaul. Identify carburized pins by the 'C' symbol on the recessed end. Do not reuse P/N 68827 as they were never carburized.
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Compliance Time
As soon as possible, but not later than April 1, 1952.
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Affected Aircraft
Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation and Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD, and Military R-1820 Series Engines.
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Federal Register Abstract
Piston Pins
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AD Final Rules - DRS_51-12-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 51-12-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines Subject: Piston Pins Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. Model: 718C9GB1 | Military Cyclone R-1820 Series | Cyclone 702C9GC1 | Cyclone 702C9GC2 | Cyclone 702C9GC3 |...Show more Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 51-12-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 51-12-01 SUBJECT HEADING: WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 51-12-01 WRIGHT: Applies to All Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines. Compliance required as soon as possible, but not later than April 1, 1952. To preclude piston pin failures, piston pins P/N's 68827, 117691, and 131061, which have not been carburized, must be replaced at each engine overhaul. Piston pins P/N's 117691 and 131061 retain the same part number when carburized, but may be identified by the symbol "C" on the recessed end of the pin. Piston pins P/N 68827 were never carburized and therefore should not be reused. It is suggested that orders for carburized piston pins be placed well in advance of required delivery date. (Wright Service Bulletin No. C9-156A covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_51-12-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 51-12-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines Subject: Piston Pins Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Curtiss-Wright/Marquette, Inc. Model: 718C9GB1 | Military Cyclone R-1820 Series | Cyclone 702C9GC1 | Cyclone 702C9GC2 | Cyclone 702C9GC3 |...Show more Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 51-12-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 51-12-01 SUBJECT HEADING: WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 51-12-01 WRIGHT: Applies to All Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines. Compliance required as soon as possible, but not later than April 1, 1952. To preclude piston pin failures, piston pins P/N's 68827, 117691, and 131061, which have not been carburized, must be replaced at each engine overhaul. Piston pins P/N's 117691 and 131061 retain the same part number when carburized, but may be identified by the symbol "C" on the recessed end of the pin. Piston pins P/N 68827 were never carburized and therefore should not be reused. It is suggested that orders for carburized piston pins be placed well in advance of required delivery date. (Wright Service Bulletin No. C9-156A covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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