AD 79-10-03 R2
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Lycoming Engines | LO-360-E1A6D | AVCO LYCOMING Model O-360-E1A6D and O-320-H2AD Series Engines |
| engine | Lycoming Engines | O-320-H2AD | AVCO LYCOMING Model O-360-E1A6D and O-320-H2AD Series Engines |
| engine | Lycoming Engines | O-360-E1A6D | AVCO LYCOMING Model O-360-E1A6D and O-320-H2AD Series Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Loosening of the engine to aircraft mounting bracket attaching bolts (part number LW38-2.75) could cause loss of integrity of the engine mounting.
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Required Actions
Inspect the eight LW38-2.75 mounting bolts for correct torque. Replace bolts with torque 200 inch-pounds or less and retorque them to 360 inch-pounds. Retorque bolts between 200 and 360 inch-pounds to 360 inch-pounds.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight for O-360-E1A6D/LO-360-E1A6D engines, and within 50 hours after the effective date of this AD for O-320-H2AD model engines.
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Affected Aircraft
AVCO Lycoming Model O-360-E1A6D (serial numbers L-101-77 thru L-347-77, L-352-77), LO-360-E1A6D (serial numbers L-101-72 thru L-319-72, L-321-72 thru L-324-72, L-326-72 thru L-339-72, L-341-72 thru L-348-72, L-350-72) installed in Piper PA-44, and O-320-H2AD (serial numbers L-101-76 thru L-5707-76 or remanufactured before January 4, 1979) installed in Cessna 172N and Partenavia P-66C.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Mounting Bracket Attaching Bolts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-10-03_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-10-03 R2 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: AVCO LYCOMING Model O-360-E1A6D and O-320-H2AD Series Engines Subject: Engine Mounting Bracket Attaching Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/01/1980 Make: Lycoming Engines Model: LO-360-E1A6D | O-320-H2AD | O-360-E1A6D Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-10-03 R2 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3813 AD NUMBER: 79-10-03 R2 SUBJECT HEADING: AVCO LYCOMING Model O-360-E1A6D and O-320-H2AD Series Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 1, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-10-03 R2 AVCO LYCOMING: Amendment 39-3462 as amended by Amendment 39-3628 is further amended by Amendment 39-3813. Applies to O-360-E1A6D Series engines, Serial Number L-101-77 thru L-347-77, L-352-77 and LO-360-E1A6D Series engines, Serial Number L-101-72 thru L-319-72, L-321-72 thru L-324-72, L-326-72 thru L-339-72, L-341-72 thru L-348-72, L-350-72 installed in the Piper Model PA-44 aircraft, and O-320-H2AD Series engines, Serial Number L-101-76 thru L-5707-76 or any engine remanufactured prior to January 4, 1979, installed in the Cessna Model 172N and Partenavia Model P-66C. Unless already accomplished, compliance required before further flight for O-360-E1A6D/LO-360-E1A6D engines, and within 50 hours after the effective date of this AD for O-320-H2AD model engines. Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the required inspection can be performed. To prevent loss of integrity of the engine to aircraft mounting due to loosening of the engine mounting bracket attaching bolts, inspect the eight part number LW38-2.75 mounting bolts for correct torque. Mounting bolts found to be 200 inch-pounds or less of torque when measured in the tightening direction must be replaced and torqued to 360 inch-pounds. Those mounting bolts found to be less than 360 inch-pounds but greater than 200 inch-pounds must be retorqued to 360 inch-pounds. Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1380, dated 6-22-79, applies to this subject. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenance inspector, the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, May adjust the compliance time specified in this AD. Amendment 39-3462 was effective May 9, 1979. Amendment 39-3628 was effective December 7, 1979. This Amendment 39-3813 is effective July 1, 1980, and was effective immediately for all recipients of the airmail letter dated December 10, 1979, pertaining to this same matter. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-10-03_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-10-03 R2 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: AVCO LYCOMING Model O-360-E1A6D and O-320-H2AD Series Engines Subject: Engine Mounting Bracket Attaching Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/01/1980 Make: Lycoming Engines Model: LO-360-E1A6D | O-320-H2AD | O-360-E1A6D 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: 79-10-03 R2 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3813 AD NUMBER: 79-10-03 R2 SUBJECT HEADING: AVCO LYCOMING Model O-360-E1A6D and O-320-H2AD Series Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 1, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-10-03 R2 AVCO LYCOMING: Amendment 39-3462 as amended by Amendment 39-3628 is further amended by Amendment 39-3813. Applies to O-360-E1A6D Series engines, Serial Number L-101-77 thru L-347-77, L-352-77 and LO-360-E1A6D Series engines, Serial Number L-101-72 thru L-319-72, L-321-72 thru L-324-72, L-326-72 thru L-339-72, L-341-72 thru L-348-72, L-350-72 installed in the Piper Model PA-44 aircraft, and O-320-H2AD Series engines, Serial Number L-101-76 thru L-5707-76 or any engine remanufactured prior to January 4, 1979, installed in the Cessna Model 172N and Partenavia Model P-66C. Unless already accomplished, compliance required before further flight for O-360-E1A6D/LO-360-E1A6D engines, and within 50 hours after the effective date of this AD for O-320-H2AD model engines. Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the required inspection can be performed. To prevent loss of integrity of the engine to aircraft mounting due to loosening of the engine mounting bracket attaching bolts, inspect the eight part number LW38-2.75 mounting bolts for correct torque. Mounting bolts found to be 200 inch-pounds or less of torque when measured in the tightening direction must be replaced and torqued to 360 inch-pounds. Those mounting bolts found to be less than 360 inch-pounds but greater than 200 inch-pounds must be retorqued to 360 inch-pounds. Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1380, dated 6-22-79, applies to this subject. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenance inspector, the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, May adjust the compliance time specified in this AD. Amendment 39-3462 was effective May 9, 1979. Amendment 39-3628 was effective December 7, 1979. This Amendment 39-3813 is effective July 1, 1980, and was effective immediately for all recipients of the airmail letter dated December 10, 1979, pertaining to this same matter. FOOTER:
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