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Engine Maintenance
Information

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Authorized repair facility specializing in the TPE
331 series engine. CDAS has been in business
for nearly 20 years and offers you the experience
that is required to cost effectively maintain your
turbine engine.
CDAS understands that important
maintenance decisions must be made with
knowledge and trust. Understanding your
operation and requirements is the key that
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programs.
From on-site training to industry leading
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Engine maintenance is the single largest

cost associated with your aircraft.

CD Aviation Services has compiled

this informational booklet as a quick
reference of the scheduled maintenance
and life limited components of your
Honeywell (Garrett) TPE 331 engine.

This is only a reference, the type certification as well as manufacturer’s

approved service bulletins should be referenced for all maintenance actions.

Definitions:
Cycle - Any operating sequence involving engine start, aircraft
takeoff and landing, engine shutdown.

Hour - Any time the engine is operated in flight. (Liftoff to touch-

down.)

TBO - Time Between Overhaul, the amount of time between

scheduled overhaul maintenance actions as recommended by
the manufacturer.

Hot Section Inspection (HSI) - The scheduled disassembly,

inspection and assembly of the turbine section as defined by the
applicable engine maintenance manual.

Gearbox Inspection (GBI) - The scheduled disassembly inspection

and assembly of the gearbox section as defined by the
applicable engine maintenance manual.
 TPE 331-10 Engines
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quotations regarding any engine related maintenance or
troubleshooting.
Maintenance Action 3600 5000 5400 7000

Hot (Turbine) Section Inspection 1800 2500 1800 3500

Gearbox Inspection 3600

3500

Overhaul and Functional Test Engine 3600 5000 5400 7000

Fuel Control Bendix 3600 5000 5400 5400

Fuel Control Woodward Pre 73-0254, 0262 3600 5000 5400 6000

Fuel Control Woodward Post 73-0254, 0262 3600 5000 5400 7000

Fuel Pump 3600 5000 5400 7000

Fuel Shutoff Valve 3600 5000 5400 7000

Propeller Governor 3600 5000 5400 7000

Propeller Pich Control 3600 5000 5400 7000

Torque/ Temperature Limiter Bypass Valve 3600 5000 5400 7000

Inlet Sensor - Bendix 3600 5000 5400 5400

Start Pressure Regulator - Bendix 3600 5000 5400 5400

Manufacturer recommend TBO and maintenance intervals and

cycle limits in accordance with Service Bulletin 72-0180 latest rev.
TBO and maintenance intervals specified in this service bulletin
are the manufacturer’s approved intervals. Individual commercial
operators may extend these intervals with the approval of their
local FAA or appropriate airworthiness regulating authority.

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 TPE 331-10 Engines
Please contact CD Aviation Services for any questions or
quotations regarding any engine related maintenance or
troubleshooting.
Cycle Life Limit Items Cycle Limit

1st Stage Turbine Wheel - 3101520-1,-2 10000

1st Stage Turbine Wheel - 3101520-3, 3107079-1 20000

2nd Stage Turbine Wheel - 3102106-6 4800

2nd Stage Turbine Wheel - 3102106-7 9600

2nd Stage Turbine Wheel - 3102106-9,-10 15000

3rd Stage Turbine Wheel - 3102655-1 4800

3rd Stage Turbine Wheel - 3102655-2 6000

Seal Plate - 3102483-1, 3101515-4 20000

1st Stage Impeller - 3108182-2 30000

1st Stage Impeller - 896223-X (with known CSN) 25000

1st Stage Impeller - 896223-X (with unknown CSN)

Reference SB A72-0971 & SB A72-2083

1st Stage Impeller - 3107110-2 9600

2nd Stage Impeller 3108387-1 30000

2nd Stage Impeller 3107167-1,-2,-3,-4,-5 10500

Certain service bulletin and other conditions could apply. Please

contact CD Aviation Services for logbook review: 417-206-CDAS (2327)

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For Reference Only
 TPE 331-10 Engines
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quotations regarding any engine related maintenance or
troubleshooting.
Daily/ Each Each Each Each Each Each Each
Pre- 100 150 200 300 400 800 900
Inspection Flight Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour

Air Inlet - Check for FOD X

Air lnlet & Exhaust, check for oil leak,

X
compressor and turbine air-oil seals

Oil level must be above add mark X

Starter Generator Spline - Inspect and

X
lube, pre SB72-0416, Initial inspection

Fuel Filter X

Input Gearbox Drain X

Compensating Resistor - Test temp

X
comp value

Oil Filter - Perform SOAP Except 7000

X
TBO

Oil Filter—Perform SOAP 7000 TBO X

First Stage Impeller - Inspect FOD X

Emergency Shutdown Systems -

Operate air-frame emergency feather/
fuel shutoff systems to determine if X
engine feathering valve and FSOV have
actuated.

Starter Generator Spline - Inspect and

X
lube, Pre SB72-0416

Fuel Control/Fuel Pump Integrity - (Pre

X
SB 73-0127 or 73-0131)

Overspeed Governor - Operational

X
Check, (TPE331-10-511K)

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 TPE 331-10 Engines
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quotations regarding any engine related maintenance or
troubleshooting.
Daily/ Each Each Each Each Each Each Each
Pre- 100 150 200 300 400 800 900
Inspection Flight Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour

Overspeed Governor - Operational

X
Check, (TPE331-10-511K)

Fuel Manifold Purge System Filter -

X
Remove, clean

Plenum Drain Valves - Check operation

X
with-out removing from engine

Engine Oil, Type I only - Change X

Plumbing lines and connections X

Electrical Wiring and Connections X

Controls Linkage Assembly - Inspect,

X
lube rod end bearings if binding

Magnetic Drain Plug - Remove and

X
inspect

Igniter Plugs - Remove, clean, inspect X

Torque Limiter (Fuel Bypass) Valve Filter

X
- Remove and clean

Fuel Flow Divider Valve Filter - Remove,

X
clean, inspect

Starter Generator Drive Spline - Post

X
SB72-0416

Tachometer Generator Drive - Inspect

X
and lube (pre SB 72-0486)

Fuel Manifold and Nozzle Assembly -

X
Clean and Flow

Plenum Drain Valves - Remove and test

X
for closing and opening

Engine Oil, Type II Only - Change X

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 TPE 331-5 Engines
Maintenance Action 3600 TBO 5400 TBO 6000 TBO
Hot (Turbine) Section Inspection 1800 1800 3000
Gearbox Inspection 3600 3000
Overhaul and Functional Test Engine 3600 5400 6000
Fuel Control Bendix 3600 5400 5000
Fuel Control Woodward 6000
Fuel Pump 3600 5400 6000
Fuel Shutoff Valve 3600 5400 6000
Propeller Governor 3600 5400 6000
Propeller Pitch Control 3600 5400 3000
Torque/ Temperature Limiter Bypass Valve 3600 5400 6000
Inlet Sensor - Bendix 3600 5400 5000
Start Pressure Regulator - Bendix 3600 5400 5000
SOAP 205 MAX
Functional test accessories and / or
electronic components IAW EMM 6000
Cycle Life Limit Items Cycle Limit
1st Stage Turbine Wheel - 867569-1,-7 5700
2nd Stage Turbine Wheel - 868272-1 5400
3rd Stage Turbine Wheel - 868630-8 4300
3rd Stage Turbine Wheel - 868630-9 6000
1st Stage Impeller - 3108182-2 30000
1st Stage Impeller - 896223-X
(with known CSN) 25000
1st Stage Impeller - 896223-X
(with unknown CSN)
Reference SB A72-0971 & SB A72-2083
1st Stage Impeller - 3107110-2 9600
Certain service bulletin and other conditions could apply. Please contact
CD Aviation Services for logbook review: 417-206-CDAS (2327)

Manufacturer recommend TBO and maintenance intervals in accordance

with Service Bulletin 72-0404 latest rev. and cycle life limits in accordance
with SB 72-0019 latest rev. TBO and maintenance intervals specified in
this service bulletin are the manufacturer’s approved intervals. Individual
commercial operators may extend these intervals with the approval of their
local FAA or appropriate airworthiness regulating authority.
 TPE 331-5 Engines
Please contact CD Aviation Services for any questions or
quotations regarding any engine related maintenance or
troubleshooting.
Daily/ Each Each Each Each Each Each Each
Pre- 100 150 200 300 400 600 900
Inspection Flight Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour

Air Inlet - Check for FOD X

Air lnlet & Exhaust, check for oil leak,

X
compres-sor and turbine air-oil seals

Oil level must be above add mark X

Fuel Control/Fuel Pump Integrity

X
Inspection, Verify P/N

Fuel Filter X

Oil Filter SOAP Sample X

Compensating Resistor - Test temp

X
comp value

Input Gearbox Drain X

Starter Generator Spline - Inspect and

X
lube, pre SB72-0416

First Stage Impeller - Inspect FOD X

Air Anti-Ice Valve (319980-5-1 only)

X
remove, disassemble, inspect

Emergency Shutdown Systems -

Operate air-frame emergency feather/
fuel shutoff systems to determine if X
engine feathering valve and FSOV have
actuated.

P3 Air Filter - Remove, clean, inspect

X
(Codes AA-CC)

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 TPE 331-5 Engines
Daily/ Each Each Each Each Each Each Each
Pre- 100 150 200 300 400 600 900
Inspection Flight Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour
Overspeed Governor Check X
Plumbing lines and connections X
Electrical Wiring and Connections X
Magnetic Drain Plug - Remove and
X
inspect
Igniter Plugs - Remove, clean, inspect X
Fuel Manifold Purge System Filter -
Remove, clean, inspect (Codes AB-GA, X
CB-FB)
Flow Divider and Drain Valve Filter -
X
Remove, clean, inspect
Controls Linkage Assembly - Inspect,
X
lube rod end bearings if binding
Plenum Drain Valves - Check operation
X
without removing from engine
Torque Limiter (Fuel Bypass) Valve Filter
X
- Re-move and clean
Fuel Manifold and Nozzle Assembly -
X
Clean and Flow
Fuel Pump Assembly Drive Coupling -
Inspect and lube, (Codes DA-FB, pre X
72-0104/73-0051)
Fuel Pump Assembly Drive Coupling -
Inspect and lube, (Codes AA-CC, pre X
72-0104/73-0054)
Pneumatic Tube Assembly Flares
and Sleeves - Inspect for cracks or X
corrosion.
Tachometer Generator Drive - Inspect
X
and lube (pre SB 72-0486)
Direct Drive Fuel Control Backlash
X
Inspection - (Codes AA, AB, CA)
Engine Oil, Type I only - Change X
Plenum Drain Valves - Remove and test
X
for closing and opening
Engine Oil, Type II Only - Change X

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