AD 2006-23-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Societe de Motorisations Aeronautiques (SMA) SR305-230 and SR305-230-1 Reciprocating Engines

AD Number
2006-23-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-26102
FR Citation
71 FR 65041

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Societe de Motorisations Aeronautiques (SMA) SR305-230 and SR305-230-1 Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition

Over a period of time, the alteration of one electronic control unit (ECU) electronic component can cause a rapid uncontrolled power increase. Several occurrences have already been reported during engine start or during engine warm-up.

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Required Actions

Determine the serial number (SN) of the ECU installed on the aircraft. Do not operate the engine if the ECU SN is 131 and below, except SN 70, 71, 83, and 88. If the ECU SN is 131 and below, except 70, 71, 83, and 88, remove and replace the ECU with an ECU having a SN of 132 and above.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

SMA SR305-230 and SR305-230-1 reciprocating engines installed on, but not limited to, Cessna 182, Maule M-7, and Piper PA-34 airplanes.

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