AD 65-03-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Lycoming Engines | IO-320-B1A | LYCOMING Model IO- 320-BIA Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Crankshaft flange failure with a possible loss of propeller
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Required Actions
Add an operating limitation to the airplane flight manual prohibiting exceeding 2,100 r.p.m. engine speed during power-on-stalls. Inspect engines according to Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 300A before further flight after acrobatic maneuvers or exceeding the rpm limit. Remove crankshafts with cracks from service before further flight.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Lycoming Model IO-320-BIA Engines equipped with Hartzell HC-E2YL-2/7663-4 Propellers and installed in Piper Model PA-30 Aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Crankshaft Flange
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-03-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-03-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LYCOMING Model IO- 320-BIA Engines Subject: Crankshaft Flange Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/05/1967 Make: Lycoming Engines Model: IO-320-B1A Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 65-03-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-460 AD NUMBER: 65-03-03 SUBJECT HEADING: LYCOMING Model IO- 320-BIA Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 5, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-03-03 LYCOMING: Amdt. 39-460, Part 39- Federal Register February 2, 1965. Applies to Model IO- 320-BIA Engines Equipped with Hartzell HC-E2YL-2/7663-4 Propellers and Installed in Piper Model PA-30 Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent crankshaft flange failure with a possible loss of propeller accomplish the following: (a) Add the following operating limitation to the airplane flight manual: Do not exceed 2,100 r.p.m. engine speed when demonstrating or practicing power-on-stalls. (b) Inspect engines in accordance with the procedure described in 2(a) and 2(b) of Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 300A before further flight following any flight involving acrobatic maneuvers (including spins) which are prohibited by the airplane placard and flight manual or any flight during which the limitation specified in (a) has been exceeded. If cracks are found in the crankshaft flange remove the crankshaft from service before further flight. NOTE: It is requested that any cracks found as the result of the inspections required by this AD be reported to the Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Jamaica, New York. This supersedes AD 64-15-05. This directive effective January 30, 1965. Revised August 5, 1967. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-03-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-03-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: LYCOMING Model IO- 320-BIA Engines Subject: Crankshaft Flange Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/05/1967 Make: Lycoming Engines Model: IO-320-B1A 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: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 65-03-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-460 AD NUMBER: 65-03-03 SUBJECT HEADING: LYCOMING Model IO- 320-BIA Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 5, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-03-03 LYCOMING: Amdt. 39-460, Part 39- Federal Register February 2, 1965. Applies to Model IO- 320-BIA Engines Equipped with Hartzell HC-E2YL-2/7663-4 Propellers and Installed in Piper Model PA-30 Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent crankshaft flange failure with a possible loss of propeller accomplish the following: (a) Add the following operating limitation to the airplane flight manual: Do not exceed 2,100 r.p.m. engine speed when demonstrating or practicing power-on-stalls. (b) Inspect engines in accordance with the procedure described in 2(a) and 2(b) of Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 300A before further flight following any flight involving acrobatic maneuvers (including spins) which are prohibited by the airplane placard and flight manual or any flight during which the limitation specified in (a) has been exceeded. If cracks are found in the crankshaft flange remove the crankshaft from service before further flight. NOTE: It is requested that any cracks found as the result of the inspections required by this AD be reported to the Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Jamaica, New York. This supersedes AD 64-15-05. This directive effective January 30, 1965. Revised August 5, 1967. FOOTER:
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