AD 2013-22-23

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Aermacchi S.p.A. Airplanes

AD Number
2013-22-23
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0939
FR Citation
78 FR 68357

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Aermacchi S.p.A. Airplanes
engine Lycoming O-540 wide cylinder flange Airworthiness Directives; Aermacchi S.p.A. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The set screw that fixes the setting of the propeller governor idler gear shaft was not in the proper position, potentially leading to loss of engine oil pressure indications and emergency landing.

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Required Actions

Inspect the set screw (Part Number AN565B1032H) that fixes the setting of the propeller governor idler gear shaft to ensure it is in the proper position. If discrepancies are found, take applicable corrective actions.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Aermacchi S.p.A. Models F.260, F.260B, F.260C, F.260D, F.260E, F.260F, S.208, and S.208A airplanes equipped with a Lycoming O-540 wide cylinder flange engine with a front crankcase mounted propeller governor.

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