AD 51-24-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Lycoming Engines | GO-435-C2 (O-435-17) | LYCOMING Model GO-435-C2 Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Loosening of the exhaust valve seats in Lycoming GO-435-C2 engines installed in Navion Model B airplanes.
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Required Actions
Peen the exhaust valve seats in the cylinder head and stamp 'P' 1/8 inch high on the upper right-hand corner of the cylinder rocker box flange face near the exhaust push rod. Cylinders must be removed from the engine for this operation.
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Compliance Time
By June 1, 1952 or next overhaul, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Lycoming GO-435-C2 Engines serially numbered 1815-11 and below not having the letter 'P' stamped on the upper right-hand corner of each cylinder rocker box, installed in Navion Model B aircraft.
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Federal Register Abstract
Exhaust Valve Seats
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AD Final Rules - DRS_51-24-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 51-24-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LYCOMING Model GO-435-C2 Engines Subject: Exhaust Valve Seats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Lycoming Engines Model: GO-435-C2 (O-435-17) Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 51-24-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 51-24-01 SUBJECT HEADING: LYCOMING Model GO-435-C2 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 51-24-01 LYCOMING: Applies to All Lycoming GO-435-C2 Engines Serially Numbered 1815-11 and Below Not Having the Letter "P" Stamped on the Upper Right-hand Corner of Each Cylinder Rocker Box and Installed in Navion Model B Aircraft. To be accomplished by June 1, 1952 or next overhaul, whichever occurs first. To prevent loosening of the exhaust valve seats in Lycoming GO-435-C2 engines installed in Navion Model B airplanes, the exhaust valve seats are to be peened in the cylinder head. The cylinders must be removed from the engine for this operation. When peening is accomplished, stamp "P" 1/8 inch high on upper right-hand corner of cylinder rocker box flange face near exhaust push rod. (Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 145 also covers this subject. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_51-24-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 51-24-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LYCOMING Model GO-435-C2 Engines Subject: Exhaust Valve Seats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Lycoming Engines Model: GO-435-C2 (O-435-17) Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 51-24-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 51-24-01 SUBJECT HEADING: LYCOMING Model GO-435-C2 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 51-24-01 LYCOMING: Applies to All Lycoming GO-435-C2 Engines Serially Numbered 1815-11 and Below Not Having the Letter "P" Stamped on the Upper Right-hand Corner of Each Cylinder Rocker Box and Installed in Navion Model B Aircraft. To be accomplished by June 1, 1952 or next overhaul, whichever occurs first. To prevent loosening of the exhaust valve seats in Lycoming GO-435-C2 engines installed in Navion Model B airplanes, the exhaust valve seats are to be peened in the cylinder head. The cylinders must be removed from the engine for this operation. When peening is accomplished, stamp "P" 1/8 inch high on upper right-hand corner of cylinder rocker box flange face near exhaust push rod. (Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 145 also covers this subject. FOOTER:
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