AD 73-13-04

final rule

TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Models O-470-J, O-470-K, O-470-L, and O-470-R Engines

AD Number
73-13-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Continental Motors O-470-J TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Models O-470-J, O-470-K, O-470-L, and O-470-R Engines
engine Continental Motors O-470-K TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Models O-470-J, O-470-K, O-470-L, and O-470-R Engines
engine Continental Motors O-470-L TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Models O-470-J, O-470-K, O-470-L, and O-470-R Engines
engine Continental Motors O-470-R TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Models O-470-J, O-470-K, O-470-L, and O-470-R Engines

Unsafe Condition

The carburetor bowl 1/4" drain plug may become loose or damaged, leading to leakage or seepage.

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Required Actions

Inspect the carburetor bowl 1/4" drain plug for security by applying 120 to 144 in. lbs. of torque. Check for leakage or seepage after torque application. Replace drain plug and check for thread damage if leakage occurs, then apply an identifying yellow dot enamel or similar paint adjacent to the drain plug.

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Compliance Time

within the next five hours time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive

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Affected Aircraft

Teledyne Continental Motors Models O-470-J, O-470-K, O-470-L, and O-470-R Engines with specified serial ranges: O-470-J (REMANUFACTURED S/N 46949-47000, 202001-202060); O-470-K (REMANUFACTURED S/N 49210-49302); O-470-L (REMANUFACTURED S/N 69352-69491); O-470-R (NEW S/N 451001-451285; REMANUFACTURED S/N 98501-99000, 2120001-212289)

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Federal Register Abstract

Carburetor Bowl Drain Plug

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AD Number:
73-13-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Models O-470-J, O-470-K, O-470-L, and O-470-R Engines
Subject:
Carburetor Bowl Drain Plug
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/20/1973
Make:
Continental Motors
Model:
O-470-J | O-470-K | O-470-L | O-470-R
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 73-13-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1651

AD NUMBER:   73-13-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Models O-470-J, O-470-K, O-470-L, and O-470-R Engines



ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 20, 1973.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   73-13-04 TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS: Amdt. 39-1651. Applies to the following Teledyne Continental Model engines:

O-470-J
REMANUFACTURED: S/N's 46949 through 47000; 202001 through 202060.
O-470-K
REMANUFACTURED: S/N's 49210 through 49302.
O-470-L
REMANUFACTURED: S/N's 69352 through 69491.
O-470-R
NEW: S/N's 451001 through 451285.
REMANUFACTURED: 98501 through 99000; and 2120001 through 212289.

Compliance required as indicated within the next five hours time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive. Unless already accomplished inspect the carburetor bowl 1/4" drain plug for security by applying 120 to 144 in. lbs. of torque. Caution should be exercised in order not to apply excessive torque. After proper torque has been applied, check for leakage or seepage. If seepage or leakage is present, remove drain plug and check for thread damage. Replace as necessary with airworthy parts. After accomplishment of the above, place an identifying yellow dot enamel or similar paint adjacent to the drain plug.
This amendment is effective June 20, 1973, and was effective upon receipt for all recipients of the air mail letter dated May 25, 1973, which contained this amendment.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Models O-470-J, O-470-K, O-470-L, and O-470-R Engines
Subject:
Carburetor Bowl Drain Plug
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/20/1973
Make:
Continental Motors
Model:
O-470-J | O-470-K | O-470-L | O-470-R
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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 73-13-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1651

AD NUMBER:   73-13-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Models O-470-J, O-470-K, O-470-L, and O-470-R Engines



ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 20, 1973.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   73-13-04 TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS: Amdt. 39-1651. Applies to the following Teledyne Continental Model engines:

O-470-J
REMANUFACTURED: S/N's 46949 through 47000; 202001 through 202060.
O-470-K
REMANUFACTURED: S/N's 49210 through 49302.
O-470-L
REMANUFACTURED: S/N's 69352 through 69491.
O-470-R
NEW: S/N's 451001 through 451285.
REMANUFACTURED: 98501 through 99000; and 2120001 through 212289.

Compliance required as indicated within the next five hours time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive. Unless already accomplished inspect the carburetor bowl 1/4" drain plug for security by applying 120 to 144 in. lbs. of torque. Caution should be exercised in order not to apply excessive torque. After proper torque has been applied, check for leakage or seepage. If seepage or leakage is present, remove drain plug and check for thread damage. Replace as necessary with airworthy parts. After accomplishment of the above, place an identifying yellow dot enamel or similar paint adjacent to the drain plug.
This amendment is effective June 20, 1973, and was effective upon receipt for all recipients of the air mail letter dated May 25, 1973, which contained this amendment.

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