AD 2013-21-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Lycoming | Engines and Continental Motors | Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines and Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines |
| engine | Continental | Motors | Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines and Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Turbocharger turbine wheel failure, reduction or complete loss of engine power, loss of engine oil, oil fire, and damage to the airplane.
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Required Actions
Remove from service any turbocharger identified in Tables 1 and 2 of HET Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 048, dated November 16, 2012, before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Lycoming Engines TIO-540-AK1A, and Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) LTSIO-360-RB, TSIO-360-MB, TSIO-360-SB, and TSIO-360-RB reciprocating engines with a Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) turbocharger installed, as identified in Tables 1 and 2 of HET ASB No. 048.
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