AD 2016-23-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG 912 A Series Engine |
| engine | Rotax | Aircraft | Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG 912 A Series Engine |
Unsafe Condition
Manufacturing defect in certain carburetor floats (Part Number 861185) where a partial separation of the float outer skin may occur during engine operation, leading to separated particles that could restrict the jets in the carburetor, possibly reducing or blocking the fuel supply to the affected cylinder.
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Required Actions
Inspect and identify affected carburetor floats with Part Number 861185 that were initially delivered between May 9, 2016, and July 17, 2016, and do not have three dots stamped on the surface. Replace the affected floats with serviceable parts.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Various aircraft equipped with BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG 912 A series engine, including specific models listed in Table 1 of the AD, with carburetor part numbers and serial numbers listed in Table 2 of the AD.
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