AD 2002-16-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines

AD Number
2002-16-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NE-17-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 53473

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Various Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines
engine Rotax GmbH Type 912 F Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition

Reports of cracked valve spring retainers, part number 854.182, have been discovered in-service, which could lead to engine failure while in-flight.

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Required Actions

Replace the valve spring retainers, part number 854.182, with the new-reinforced valve spring retainers, part number 854.184.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier-Rotax GmbH type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F series reciprocating engines, with specific serial numbers as listed in the AD.

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