AD 79-06-06 R2

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, and -650A-2 and LTP101-600 and -600A Engines

AD Number
79-06-06 R2
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Honeywell International Inc. LTP 101-600 AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, and -650A-2 and LTP101-600 and -600A Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. LTP 101-600A AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, and -650A-2 and LTP101-600 and -600A Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. LTS101-600A AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, and -650A-2 and LTP101-600 and -600A Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. LTS101-600A-2 AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, and -650A-2 and LTP101-600 and -600A Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. LTS101-600B AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, and -650A-2 and LTP101-600 and -600A Engines
engine Honeywell International Inc. LTS101-650A-2 AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION Model LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, and -650A-2 and LTP101-600 and -600A Engines

Unsafe Condition

Lubrication system contamination leading to oil starvation of engine bearings and subsequent engine stoppage.

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Required Actions

Perform a spectrometric oil analysis every 25 hours of engine operation as outlined in the Avco Lycoming Engine Maintenance Manual and Alert Notice 3V-W714. If iron content exceeds six parts per million, increases by three parts per million between samples, or any other metal exceeds five parts per million, inspect and repair prior to further flight. Alternative methods may discontinue requirements if approved.

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Compliance Time

within the next 5 hours of engine operation unless already accomplished and every 25 hours thereafter

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Affected Aircraft

AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION LTS101-600A, -600B, -600A-2, -650A-2 turboshaft engines and LTP101-600, -600A turboprop engines, including serial numbers LE 50001 through LE 50017 for LTP101 models.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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