AD 79-21-08

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX ENERGY CONTROLS DIVISION: Applies To Fuel Injection Systems

AD Number
79-21-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
appliance
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bendix Energy Controls Division Fuel Injection Systems Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX ENERGY CONTROLS DIVISION: Applies To Fuel Injection Systems

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the lock nut to properly engage and crimp the stem could result in fuel flow cutoff to the engine and subsequent loss of power.

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Required Actions

Inspect the lock nut for proper engagement and crimp the stem in accordance with the applicable Bendix Energy Controls Division Service Bulletins (RS-68, RS-69, or RS-70).

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Compliance Time

within the next twenty-five (25) hours of aircraft time in service, or within the next thirty (30) calendar days from the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first

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Affected Aircraft

Bendix Energy Controls Division Fuel Injection Systems with specified model and parts list numbers, installed on Lycoming and Continental engine models including IO-320 Series, IO-360 Series, TSIO-520-L, and others as listed.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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