AD 49-50-01

final rule
Data completeness: 60%

CONTINENTAL Models C-75, C-85, C-90, C-125 and C-145 Engines

AD Number
49-50-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Continental Motors | Teledyne Continental Motors C-125-1 CONTINENTAL Models C-75, C-85, C-90, C-125 and C-145 Engines
engine Continental Motors | Teledyne Continental Motors C-125-2 CONTINENTAL Models C-75, C-85, C-90, C-125 and C-145 Engines
engine Continental Motors | Teledyne Continental Motors C145-2 CONTINENTAL Models C-75, C-85, C-90, C-125 and C-145 Engines
engine Continental Motors | Teledyne Continental Motors C145-2H CONTINENTAL Models C-75, C-85, C-90, C-125 and C-145 Engines
engine Continental Motors | Teledyne Continental Motors C90-12F CONTINENTAL Models C-75, C-85, C-90, C-125 and C-145 Engines
engine Continental Motors | Teledyne Continental Motors C90-12FH CONTINENTAL Models C-75, C-85, C-90, C-125 and C-145 Engines
engine Continental Motors | Teledyne Continental Motors C90-12FJ CONTINENTAL Models C-75, C-85, C-90, C-125 and C-145 Engines
engine Continental Motors | Teledyne Continental Motors C90-12FP CONTINENTAL Models C-75, C-85, C-90, C-125 and C-145 Engines
engine Continental Motors | Teledyne Continental Motors C90-14F CONTINENTAL Models C-75, C-85, C-90, C-125 and C-145 Engines
engine Continental Motors | Teledyne Continental Motors C90-14FH CONTINENTAL Models C-75, C-85, C-90, C-125 and C-145 Engines

Unsafe Condition

Disintegration of the generator drive coupling rubber disc could result in engine failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect and/or replace the rubber disc P/N 22348 prior to May 2, 1949, and at 100-hour intervals. Install improved coupling with metal retainer cup P/N 352030 to discontinue inspections. Replace rubber disc P/N 25120 at major overhaul for improved type couplings.

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Compliance Time

prior to May 2, 1949, and upon each 100 hours of operation after inspection has been accomplished, or at major overhaul

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Affected Aircraft

Continental Motors/Teledyne Continental Motors models C-75, C-85, C-90, C-125, and C-145 engines equipped with generators, excluding specific serial numbers listed in the AD.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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