AD 2013-15-19

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Rotax Reciprocating Engines

AD Number
2013-15-19
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0263
FR Citation
78 FR 48795

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rotax Reciprocating Airworthiness Directives; BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Rotax Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition

Cylinder heads not manufactured to proper specification may lead to excessive oil consumption, which could result in an in-flight engine shutdown, forced landing, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time visual inspection of the center and grounding electrodes of both top and bottom spark plugs on cylinder No. 2 and No. 3 for unusual deposits. Replace any cylinder heads not manufactured to proper specification before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Rotax reciprocating engines: Rotax 912F (S/N 4,413.013 to 4,413.019), Rotax 912S (S/N 4,924.468 to 4,924.543), and Rotax 914F (S/N 4,421.156 to 4,421.177).

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