AD 59-10-07

final rule
Data completeness: 60%

LYCOMING Model O-320, O-340, O-360, GO-480, GSO-480, IGSO-480 and O-540 Series Engines

AD Number
59-10-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Lycoming Engines GO-480-A1A LYCOMING Model O-320, O-340, O-360, GO-480, GSO-480, IGSO-480 and O-540 Series Engines
engine Lycoming Engines GO-480-B LYCOMING Model O-320, O-340, O-360, GO-480, GSO-480, IGSO-480 and O-540 Series Engines
engine Lycoming Engines GO-480-B1A6 LYCOMING Model O-320, O-340, O-360, GO-480, GSO-480, IGSO-480 and O-540 Series Engines
engine Lycoming Engines GO-480-B1B LYCOMING Model O-320, O-340, O-360, GO-480, GSO-480, IGSO-480 and O-540 Series Engines
engine Lycoming Engines GO-480-B1C LYCOMING Model O-320, O-340, O-360, GO-480, GSO-480, IGSO-480 and O-540 Series Engines
engine Lycoming Engines GO-480-B1D LYCOMING Model O-320, O-340, O-360, GO-480, GSO-480, IGSO-480 and O-540 Series Engines
engine Lycoming Engines GO-480-C1B6 LYCOMING Model O-320, O-340, O-360, GO-480, GSO-480, IGSO-480 and O-540 Series Engines
engine Lycoming Engines GO-480-C1D6 LYCOMING Model O-320, O-340, O-360, GO-480, GSO-480, IGSO-480 and O-540 Series Engines
engine Lycoming Engines GO-480-C2C6 LYCOMING Model O-320, O-340, O-360, GO-480, GSO-480, IGSO-480 and O-540 Series Engines
engine Lycoming Engines GO-480-C2D6 LYCOMING Model O-320, O-340, O-360, GO-480, GSO-480, IGSO-480 and O-540 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Cylinder baffle clamps can become wedged between the cylinders causing barrel distortion and possible extensive damage to the cylinder bore and piston assembly due to normal expansion during engine operation.

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Required Actions

Remove and replace cylinder baffle clamps with baffle retainers and retainer hooks, or remove and rework clamps to provide more clearance between the lower portion of the clamp and the cylinder.

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Compliance Time

as soon as possible but not later than July 1, 1959

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Affected Aircraft

LYCOMING Model O-320, O-340, O-360, GO-480, GSO-480, IGSO-480 and O-540 Series Engines as noted.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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