AD 54-02-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Textron Lycoming, AVCO Corporation | O-290-D2 | LYCOMING Model O-290-D2 Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Incipient detonation under certain atmospheric and altitude conditions leading to serious engine damage.
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Required Actions
Set magneto timing to 18 degrees BTC. Check and reset magneto timing at each subsequent 100-hour inspection.
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Compliance Time
By February 1, 1954, and at each subsequent 100-hour inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Textron Lycoming, AVCO Corporation Model O-290-D2 Engines.
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Federal Register Abstract
Magneto Timing
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AD Final Rules - DRS_54-02-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 54-02-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LYCOMING Model O-290-D2 Engines Subject: Magneto Timing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Textron Lycoming, AVCO Corporation Model: O-290-D2 Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185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: 54-02-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 54-02-01 SUBJECT HEADING: LYCOMING Model O-290-D2 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 54-02-01 LYCOMING: Applies to All Model O-290-D2 Engines. Compliance required by February 1, 1954, and at each subsequent 100-hour inspection. In order to preclude the possibility of serious engine damage from incipient detonation under certain atmospheric and altitude conditions, the magneto timing of all Lycoming O-290-D2 engines must be set at 18 degrees BTC. To insure that the magneto timing does not change substantially from this setting, it should be checked and reset, if necessary, at each subsequent 100-hour inspection. (Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 169 covers this same subject, but recommends that the timing be checked every 50 hours.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_54-02-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 54-02-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LYCOMING Model O-290-D2 Engines Subject: Magneto Timing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Textron Lycoming, AVCO Corporation Model: O-290-D2 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: 54-02-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 54-02-01 SUBJECT HEADING: LYCOMING Model O-290-D2 Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 54-02-01 LYCOMING: Applies to All Model O-290-D2 Engines. Compliance required by February 1, 1954, and at each subsequent 100-hour inspection. In order to preclude the possibility of serious engine damage from incipient detonation under certain atmospheric and altitude conditions, the magneto timing of all Lycoming O-290-D2 engines must be set at 18 degrees BTC. To insure that the magneto timing does not change substantially from this setting, it should be checked and reset, if necessary, at each subsequent 100-hour inspection. (Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 169 covers this same subject, but recommends that the timing be checked every 50 hours.) FOOTER:
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