AD 63-23-02

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

LYCOMING Model O-320 Engines

AD Number
63-23-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Lycoming Engines O-320-A1A LYCOMING Model O-320 Engines
engine Lycoming Engines O-320-A1B LYCOMING Model O-320 Engines
engine Lycoming Engines O-320-A2A LYCOMING Model O-320 Engines
engine Lycoming Engines O-320-A2B LYCOMING Model O-320 Engines
engine Lycoming Engines O-320-A2C LYCOMING Model O-320 Engines
engine Lycoming Engines O-320-A3A LYCOMING Model O-320 Engines
engine Lycoming Engines O-320-A3B LYCOMING Model O-320 Engines
engine Lycoming Engines O-320-A3C LYCOMING Model O-320 Engines
engine Lycoming Engines O-320-B1A LYCOMING Model O-320 Engines
engine Lycoming Engines O-320-B1B LYCOMING Model O-320 Engines

Unsafe Condition

Exhaust valve stem and camshaft assembly (P/N 68769) may fail due to excessive wear, leading to engine failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect and replace exhaust valves and guides as necessary per Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 293B or an approved alternative method.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 100 hours' time in service and every 300 or 500 hours' time in service thereafter, depending on engine usage and time since last inspection.

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Affected Aircraft

Lycoming Engines Model O-320 with exhaust valve stem diameter 7/16" and camshaft assembly P/N 68769, including specific models: O-320-A1A, O-320-A1B, O-320-A2A, O-320-A2B, O-320-A2C, O-320-A3A, O-320-A3B, O-320-A3C, and others as listed.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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