AD 78-18-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bendix | Magnetos | Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX: Applies to Bendix D-2000 and D-2200 Series Magnetos |
Unsafe Condition
Rotor-housing interference, rear bearing overheating, capacitor malfunction, and coil retainer plug migration could lead to loss of ignition.
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Required Actions
Accomplish detailed instructions in specified service bulletins for rotor-housing interference, rear bearing overheating, capacitor malfunction, and coil retainer plug migration. Install Bendix Coil Securing Kit P/N 10-382939 within specified timeframes unless previously done.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours in service or 180 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first (except paragraph (e)), with paragraph (e) requiring compliance at the expiration of 24 months after the effective date or specific periods based on hours in service.
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Affected Aircraft
Bendix D-2000 and D-2200 series magnetos with specific serial ranges and nameplate markings as detailed in the AD, including red and blue nameplate magnetos with specified serial numbers and markings.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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