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AC 33.87-1A - Engine Overtorque Test, Calibration Test, Endurance Test, and Teardown Inspection for Turbine Engine Certification (§§ 33.84, 33.85, 33.87, 33.93)

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Number
33.87-1A
Title
Engine Overtorque Test, Calibration Test, Endurance Test, and Teardown Inspection for Turbine Engine Certification (§§ 33.84, 33.85, 33.87, 33.93)
Status
Active
Date issued
2015-03-09
Office of Primary Responsibility
ANE-111, Aircraft Certification Service Engine & Propeller Directorate - Rulemaking & Policy
Description

a. This advisory circular (AC) provides a method of compliance for the test requirements of Title 14, of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 33.84 (engine overtorque test) when the applicant chooses to run that test as part of the endurance test of § 33.87. It also provides information and guidance on the test requirements of § 33.85 (calibration test), § 33.87 (endurance test), and § 33.93 (teardown inspection).

b. This AC applies to part 33 type certification endurance testing of all classes of turbine engines.

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