AD 2007-04-19

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cast Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W

AD Number
2007-04-19
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-25948
FR Citation
72 FR 8089

Unsafe Condition

Cylinder separation in SAP cast cylinder assemblies installed in TCM, LE, and AL reciprocating engines, which can lead to engine failure, a possible engine compartment fire, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Remove from service certain SAP part numbered (P/N) cast cylinder assemblies installed in TCM, LE, and AL reciprocating engines. Remove from service certain cast cylinder assemblies installed as original equipment in SAP reciprocating engines, or in certain overhauled or repaired SAP reciprocating engines.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

SAP cast cylinder assemblies with part numbers SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W, installed in TCM 470, 520, and 550 series engines, LE 320, 360, and 540 series engines, AL 540 series engines, and SAP 360 series engines.

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