AD 56-06-01

final rule
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CONTINENTAL Models O-470 Series and E Series Engines

AD Number
56-06-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Continental Motors E165-2 CONTINENTAL Models O-470 Series and E Series Engines
engine Continental Motors E165-3 CONTINENTAL Models O-470 Series and E Series Engines
engine Continental Motors E165-4 CONTINENTAL Models O-470 Series and E Series Engines
engine Continental Motors E185-1 CONTINENTAL Models O-470 Series and E Series Engines
engine Continental Motors E185-10 CONTINENTAL Models O-470 Series and E Series Engines
engine Continental Motors E185-11 CONTINENTAL Models O-470 Series and E Series Engines
engine Continental Motors E185-2 CONTINENTAL Models O-470 Series and E Series Engines
engine Continental Motors E185-3 CONTINENTAL Models O-470 Series and E Series Engines
engine Continental Motors E185-5 CONTINENTAL Models O-470 Series and E Series Engines
engine Continental Motors E185-8 CONTINENTAL Models O-470 Series and E Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the piston pin assembly, oil pump gear assembly, or exhaust valve could cause serious engine damage in flight.

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Required Actions

Replace piston pin assembly with P/N 539467 in specified engines. Replace oil pump gear assembly with P/N 539525 in specified engines. Replace exhaust valve with P/N 539449 in specified engines.

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Compliance Time

Compliance required as soon as possible but not later than July 1, 1956.

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Affected Aircraft

Continental Motors O-470 Series and E Series engines with serial numbers listed in the AD, excluding remanufactured engines shipped after May 1, 1955, and those designated as exceptions.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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