AD 2002-12-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Lycoming reciprocating engines | Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming Reciprocating Engines |
| engine | Lycoming | Reciprocating | Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming Reciprocating Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Complete loss of engine oil and subsequent seizing of the engine, possibly leading to fire, caused by oil leakage between the converter plate and accessory housing.
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Required Actions
Replace the oil filter converter plate gasket or the converter plate kit. Inspect the oil filter base for signs of oil leakage and gasket extrusion. Install an improved design gasket or converter plate kit as a terminating action for repetitive gasket replacements.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight for initial replacement and inspection; within 50 hours time-in-service for subsequent gasket replacements.
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Affected Aircraft
Textron Lycoming reciprocating engines, as specified in the referenced emergency AD 2000-18-53.
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