AD 2010-11-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 240, 346, 360, 470, 520, and 550 Series and Rolls-Royce Motors, Ltd. (R-RM) IO-240-A Reciprocating Engines

AD Number
2010-11-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-1156
FR Citation
75 FR 30290

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce Motors Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 240, 346, 360, 470, 520, and 550 Series and Rolls-Royce Motors, Ltd. (R-RM) IO-240-A Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition

Rapid wear on the face of hydraulic lifters, part numbers 657913, 657915, and 657916, which can result in loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace hydraulic lifters with part numbers 657913, 657915, and 657916 before further flight. Use the procedures in TCM Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB09-8A, dated December 4, 2009, to inspect and remove affected lifters.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 240, 346, 360, 470, 520, and 550 series and Rolls-Royce Motors, Ltd. (R-RM) IO-240-A reciprocating engines with hydraulic lifters, part numbers 657913, 657915, or 657916, installed.

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