AD 2008-24-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model EA500 Airplanes

AD Number
2008-24-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-1232
FR Citation
73 FR 70866

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model EA500 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Several incidents of engine surge have occurred, leading to hard carbon buildup on the static vane, which could result in further engine surges. Engine surges may cause a reduction in thrust and decreased power, potentially requiring flight and landing under single-engine conditions.

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Required Actions

Incorporate the operating limitation 'LIMIT THE MAXIMUM OPERATING ALTITUDE TO 37,000 FEET (11277M) PRESSURE ALTITUDE' into Section 2, Limitations, of the airplane flight manual (AFM). A person holding at least a private pilot certificate may perform this action, and an entry must be made in the aircraft logbook to document compliance.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model EA500 airplanes, all serial numbers, equipped with a Pratt and Whitney Canada, Corp. PW610F-A engine, certificated in any category.

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