AD 60-06-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Continental Motors | E165-2 | CONTINENTAL Models E165, E185, and E225 Series Engines |
| engine | Continental Motors | E165-3 | CONTINENTAL Models E165, E185, and E225 Series Engines |
| engine | Continental Motors | E165-4 | CONTINENTAL Models E165, E185, and E225 Series Engines |
| engine | Continental Motors | E185-1 | CONTINENTAL Models E165, E185, and E225 Series Engines |
| engine | Continental Motors | E185-10 | CONTINENTAL Models E165, E185, and E225 Series Engines |
| engine | Continental Motors | E185-11 | CONTINENTAL Models E165, E185, and E225 Series Engines |
| engine | Continental Motors | E185-2 | CONTINENTAL Models E165, E185, and E225 Series Engines |
| engine | Continental Motors | E185-3 | CONTINENTAL Models E165, E185, and E225 Series Engines |
| engine | Continental Motors | E185-5 | CONTINENTAL Models E165, E185, and E225 Series Engines |
| engine | Continental Motors | E185-8 | CONTINENTAL Models E165, E185, and E225 Series Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the generator drive gear retaining nut internal tooth lockwasher (CMC P/N 531232) could occur.
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Required Actions
Remove the generator and inspect the generator drive to determine if the internal tooth lockwasher or plain flat washer (CMC P/N 401507) is installed. If the internal tooth lockwasher is present, remove it and install the flat washer. Use a new retaining nut (CMC P/N 531231, Esna P/N 29NTE-064 or equivalent) and apply a torque of 175-195 inch-pounds to the nut.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required at next periodic inspection, engine overhaul or generator removal whichever occurs first, but in any case not later than December 31, 1960.
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Affected Aircraft
Continental Motors E165, E185, and E225 Series Engines equipped with Delco-Remy Generators P/N 1101886, 1101887, 1101888, and 1101908.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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