AD 78-25-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Lycoming Engines | O-235-L2C | AVCO LYCOMING Model O-235-L2C Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of condensers installed in the Slick 40xx series magnetos can cause engine stoppage.
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Required Actions
Replace Slick Models 4050, 4051, 4052, or 4081 magnetos with Models 4150, 4151, 4152, or 4181 (serial numbers 8100001 and up) or approved equivalents. Compliance must be done prior to further flight for engines with less than 75 hours, or within 50 hours in service after the AD's effective date for those with 75+ hours.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight for engines with less than 75 hours of operation; within 50 hours in service after December 8, 1978 for engines with 75 hours or more.
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Affected Aircraft
AVCO Lycoming Model O-235-L2C engines installed in Piper Model PA-38-112 aircraft.
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Federal Register Abstract
Condensers
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-25-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-25-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: AVCO LYCOMING Model O-235-L2C Engines Subject: Condensers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/08/1978 Make: Lycoming Engines Model: O-235-L2C Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-25-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3360 AD NUMBER: 78-25-01 SUBJECT HEADING: AVCO LYCOMING Model O-235-L2C Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 8, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-25-01 AVCO LYCOMING: Amendment 39-3360. Applies to all AVCO Lycoming Model O-235-L2C engines installed in Piper Model PA-38-112 aircraft. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent engine stoppage caused by failure of condensers installed in the Slick 40xx series magnetos, comply with the following: a. Prior to further flight, engines whose Slick 40xx series magnetos have not accumulated 75 hours of operation in a Piper Model PA-38-112 aircraft must have their Slick Models 4050, 4051, 4052, or 4081 magnetos replaced with Slick Models 4150, 4151, 4152, or 4181 magnetos respectively having serial numbers 8100001 and up, or an approved equivalent part. b. Engines whose Slick 40xx series magnetos have accumulated 75 hours or more of operation in a Piper Model PA-38-112 aircraft must have their Slick Models 4050, 4051, 4052, or 4081 magnetos replaced with Slick Models 4150, 4151, 4152, or 4181 magnetos respectively having serial numbers 8100001 and up or an approved equivalent part within 50 hours in service after the effective date of this AD. c. Equivalent methods of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. d. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, may adjust the compliance time specified in paragraph (b) in this AD. AVCO Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 432 is the subject of the AD. This amendment is effective December 8, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-25-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-25-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: AVCO LYCOMING Model O-235-L2C Engines Subject: Condensers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/08/1978 Make: Lycoming Engines Model: O-235-L2C 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: 78-25-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3360 AD NUMBER: 78-25-01 SUBJECT HEADING: AVCO LYCOMING Model O-235-L2C Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 8, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-25-01 AVCO LYCOMING: Amendment 39-3360. Applies to all AVCO Lycoming Model O-235-L2C engines installed in Piper Model PA-38-112 aircraft. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent engine stoppage caused by failure of condensers installed in the Slick 40xx series magnetos, comply with the following: a. Prior to further flight, engines whose Slick 40xx series magnetos have not accumulated 75 hours of operation in a Piper Model PA-38-112 aircraft must have their Slick Models 4050, 4051, 4052, or 4081 magnetos replaced with Slick Models 4150, 4151, 4152, or 4181 magnetos respectively having serial numbers 8100001 and up, or an approved equivalent part. b. Engines whose Slick 40xx series magnetos have accumulated 75 hours or more of operation in a Piper Model PA-38-112 aircraft must have their Slick Models 4050, 4051, 4052, or 4081 magnetos replaced with Slick Models 4150, 4151, 4152, or 4181 magnetos respectively having serial numbers 8100001 and up or an approved equivalent part within 50 hours in service after the effective date of this AD. c. Equivalent methods of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. d. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, may adjust the compliance time specified in paragraph (b) in this AD. AVCO Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 432 is the subject of the AD. This amendment is effective December 8, 1978. FOOTER:
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