AD 2011-11-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engine

AD Number
2011-11-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0504
FR Citation
76 FR 31465

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engine
engine Rotax Aircraft Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engine

Unsafe Condition

Deviation in hardening of certain Part Number (P/N) 944072 washers exceeds the hardness of the design specification, which could lead to cracks in the washer, loosening of the magneto flywheel hub, and consequent ignition failure.

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Required Actions

Replace the P/N 944072 washer and associated gasket ring P/N 950141 with serviceable parts having the same P/N. Prohibit installation of an affected engine on an aircraft unless the washer has been replaced as required.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Various aircraft equipped with Rotax Aircraft Engines 912 A Series Engine, specifically those with affected P/N 944072 washers installed on a limited number of engines.

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