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250-C20/C20B Maintenance

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July 31, 1978 FUEL SYSTEM, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FILTER ELEMENT--INSPECT PLANNING l?TORMATION: EFFECTIVITY: All 250-C20/C20B Engines equipped with P/N 6895173 High Pressure Fuel Filter Assemblies (excluding assemblies marked with a large blue dot on the filter bowl). All spare Facet P/N 1730791-01-41 Element Assemblies (excluding elements marked with the letter X on the bmottomend cap side or lip). REASON: During routine fuel system maintenance, light grey, gum-like material was found in several CECO fuel control inlet filters. Further maintenance action isolated the source of the gum-like contaminant to the epoxy adhesive used to glue the end caps to the high pressure fuel filter element mesh. This bulletin, therefore, provides a special one-time inspection of high pressure fuel filter element to check the physical state of the element epoxy adhesive.

DESCRIPTION:

INTERCHANGEABILITY: Not affected.

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FUEL SYSTEM, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FILTER ELEMENT--INSPECT COMPLIANCE: Compliance is mandatory within the next 25 flight-hours or 30 days, whichever comes first, from the publication date of this bulletin. FAA-DER Approved

APPROVAL: MANPOWER:

Approximately 0.5 man-hour will be required to complete the filter inspection at maintenance facilities. AVAILABILITY: Nomenclature Element Assy. O-ring &ty. 1 1

MATERIAL Part No.

1730791-01-41 565608 NOTE :

Replacements for element assemblies rejected for soft epoxy per this bulletin will be provided at no cost for 60 days from the bulletin publication date. Lockwire (0.032 in. diameter) dental-type pick. None None or dull probe or

TOOLING:

WEIGHT AND BALANCE: REFERENCES:

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FUEL SYSTEM, HIGH PRESSURE FUE:L FILTER ELEMENT--INSPECT ACCOMPLISHMENT I, INSTRUCTIONS:

Perform the following one-time high pressure fuel filtration system inspection as follows: A. Remove the fuel tube between the high pressure fuel filter outlet and fuel control inlet. (Figures 1 and 2 show the high pressure fuel filter installation with the single and dual element fuel pumps respectively.) Remove the fuel inlet filter from the CECO control per par. 3-97 of the 250-C20 Series Operation and Maintenance Manual. Inspect the filter epoxy deposits. 1. element for light grey, gum-like

B.

C.

If there is evidence of the gum-like epoxy material, remove the high pressure fuel filter assembly, control, governor, pump, nozzle, fuel check valve and fuel lines. Return these components and parts to a Model 250 Distributor for special cleaning and inspection. If there is no evidence of gum-likce epoxy material, clean and reinstall fuel control inlet filter per par. 3-97. Install the removed fuel tube and :inspect the high pressure filter element per steps D through N.

2.

D.

Remove lockwire and high pressure fi:lter bowl from housing head. (See Figure 1 or 2.) Remove element assembly from housing head. NOTE : Inspect spare stock of P/N 6895173 High Pressure Filter Assemblies and individual spare P/N 1730791-01-41 Elements prior to use.

E.

Use a six-inch length of 0.032 inch lockwire or dull probe or dental pick to check the condition of the epoxy in both end caps.

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WSTEM, NIGH PRESSURE FJJ.,TER li:I,EkIENT--INSPECT

HIGH PRESSURE SING,LE ELEhlEKT

FUEL FILTER FUEL PUMP FIGURE

IXSTALLATIOPi AXD CECO 1

WIIY CONTROLS

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FUELSYSTEM, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FILTER ELEXENT--l?%PECT

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FILTER IXSTALLATIONWTH DUAL ELEMENTFUEL PUMP AND CECO CO!tTROLS FIGURE 2

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SYSTEM, HIGH PRESSURE FILTER ELEMENT--LNSPECT

CHECKING

HP ELEMENT FIGURE 3

EPOXY

PULLING

HP ELEMENT FIGURE 4

END CAPS

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FUEL SYSTEM, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FILTER ELEMENT--INSPECT F. Push lockwire end, probe, or pick ac:ross four (4) epoxy surfaces selected 90 degrees apart on each end cap OD between the element pleats. (See Figure 3.) If the epoxy moves at any one of the eight (8) surfaces between pleats, replace the element. If the epoxy is hard (does not move), grasp both end caps by hand and pull moderately. (See Figure 4.) Do not use any tools to pull. If the end caps loosen or come off, replace the element. Reidentify acceptable elements by scribing the letter on the bottom end cap lip. X

G.
H.

I. J.

Remove internal O-ring from filter ellement. Ultrasonically clean element for approximately 15 minutes in mineral spirits. If ultrasonic equipment is not available, thoroughly wash the element in clean mineral sp:irits. Dry the element by shaking (air dry). Inspect the cleaned element as follow;s: (1) Using mouth pressure, blow into the hole of the filter element. Replace the element if you are unable to blow through it after it is dry. (2) Using a bright light and magnification, inspect for defects. Replace the element if breaks or tears are found in the pleated areas. Clean inside of filter dampened in minera head and bowl with a clean cloth spirits. then place element

K.

L. M. N. n.

Install new P/N 565608 O-ring in element, in head.

Install filter bowl. Tighten bowl to 65-85 lb. in. and secure with 0.032 in. stainless steel lockwire.

Record compliance with 250-C20/C30B CEB-1104 in the Engine Assembly (with pages) Inspection Record, Part IV of the Engine Log Book.

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MATERIAL New P/N

INFORMATION:

Qty.
1 1 Notes:

Nomenclature Element Assy, High Pressure Fuel Filter O-ring

Old P/N 1730791-01-41 565608

Disposition A B

1730791-01-41 565608 Stock Disposition A. B.

Return rejected element assemblies to your distributor; reference this bulletin number. Scrap removed part.

also,

L. 0. Davidson Service Manager Gas Turbine Engines MJK/cls

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