AD 2008-26-05

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines

AD Number
2008-26-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0842
FR Citation
73 FR 78173

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Various Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines
engine Rotax GmbH 914 F Series Reciprocating Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition

Occurrence of cracks in the exhaust muffler in the area of the exhaust bottom and exhaust flange, which could lead to toxic contamination inside the cabin.

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Required Actions

Inspect the exhaust muffler for cracks in the specified area. Replace the muffler if cracks are found. Install a new muffler with the updated manufacturing process.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (January 26, 2009).

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier-Rotax GmbH 914 F series reciprocating engines with exhaust muffler part numbers 979402 or 979404, with serial numbers listed in Table 1 of the AD. Installed on various aircraft models including Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica AMT-300, Diamond Aircraft Industries HK 36 TTS, HK 36 TTC, HK 36 TTC-ECO, and Stemme GmbH & Co. KG S10-VT series powered sailplanes.

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