AD 78-25-01

final rule
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AVCO LYCOMING Model O-235-L2C Engines

AD Number
78-25-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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