AD 80-17-10

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AVCO LYCOMING Model TIO-540-S1AD Engine

AD Number
80-17-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Lycoming Engines TIO-540-S1AD AVCO LYCOMING Model TIO-540-S1AD Engine

Unsafe Condition

Seized throttle movement due to transition wastegate assembly issues could lead to loss of engine power control.

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Required Actions

Prior to each flight, check throttle movement for stiffness or binding by releasing the throttle friction lock, moving the throttle from idle to full open and back. If stiffness or binding occurs, replace wastegate valve or cable assembly with new assembly per Lycoming SB 448. Alternate compliance methods may be approved by FAA.

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Compliance Time

prior to each flight after receipt of this directive until a new transition wastegate assembly P/N LW16858 is installed

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Affected Aircraft

Lycoming Model TIO-540-S1AD engines with serial numbers from L-5253-61A to L-6991-61A excluding specified ranges, installed in Piper PA-32RT-300T and PA-32R-301T aircraft.

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Federal Register Abstract

Transition Wastegate Assembly

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AD Number:
80-17-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
AVCO LYCOMING Model TIO-540-S1AD Engine
Subject:
Transition Wastegate Assembly
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/18/1980
Make:
Lycoming Engines
Model:
TIO-540-S1AD
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 80-17-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3880

AD NUMBER:   80-17-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   AVCO LYCOMING Model TIO-540-S1AD Engine

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 18, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   80-17-10 AVCO LYCOMING: Amendment 39-3880. Applies to Lycoming Model TIO-540-S1AD engine with serial numbers thru S/N L-6991-61A except:

S/Ns
L-5253-61A	L-6669-61A
L-5616-61A	L-6671-61A
L-5641-61A	L-6775-61A
L-5691-61A	L-6840-61A
L-5808-61A	L-6860-61A
L-5823-61A	L-6861-61A
L-5878-61A	L-6886-61A
L-5909-61A	L-6887-61A
L-5967-61A	L-6888-61A
L-5970-61A	L-6900-61A Thru L-6905-61A
L-6160-61A	L-6915-61A Thru L-6921-61A
L-6183-61A	L-6930-61A Thru L-6940-61A
L-6451-61A	L-6979-61A Thru L-6988-61A and L-6990-61A

installed in Piper PA-32RT-300T and PA-32R-301T aircraft.

Compliance is required prior to each flight after receipt of this directive until a new transition wastegate assembly P/N LW16858 is installed.
To prevent loss of engine power control due to seized throttle movement, accomplish the following:
1. Prior to each flight check the throttle movement for stiffness or binding as follows:
a. Release the throttle friction lock in the cockpit.
b. Move the throttle from idle to full open and back to idle.
c. If the throttle movement is stiff or binds, replace any wastegate valve or cable assembly with a new assembly in accordance with Lycoming S/B 448.
2. An alternate method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Eastern Region.
The checks in this AD may be accomplished by the pilot. Any corrective action required by this AD must be accomplished by a person authorized by FAR 43.3.
Piper special advisory Telex SA-32RT-300T/32R-301-1 dated February 8, 1980, and Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 448 pertain to this subject.
This AD is effective on August 18, 1980, and was effective upon receipt for all recipients of the letter dated March 17, 1980, which concerned this subject.

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AD Number:
80-17-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
AVCO LYCOMING Model TIO-540-S1AD Engine
Subject:
Transition Wastegate Assembly
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/18/1980
Make:
Lycoming Engines
Model:
TIO-540-S1AD
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: 80-17-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3880

AD NUMBER:   80-17-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   AVCO LYCOMING Model TIO-540-S1AD Engine

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 18, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   80-17-10 AVCO LYCOMING: Amendment 39-3880. Applies to Lycoming Model TIO-540-S1AD engine with serial numbers thru S/N L-6991-61A except:

S/Ns
L-5253-61A	L-6669-61A
L-5616-61A	L-6671-61A
L-5641-61A	L-6775-61A
L-5691-61A	L-6840-61A
L-5808-61A	L-6860-61A
L-5823-61A	L-6861-61A
L-5878-61A	L-6886-61A
L-5909-61A	L-6887-61A
L-5967-61A	L-6888-61A
L-5970-61A	L-6900-61A Thru L-6905-61A
L-6160-61A	L-6915-61A Thru L-6921-61A
L-6183-61A	L-6930-61A Thru L-6940-61A
L-6451-61A	L-6979-61A Thru L-6988-61A and L-6990-61A

installed in Piper PA-32RT-300T and PA-32R-301T aircraft.

Compliance is required prior to each flight after receipt of this directive until a new transition wastegate assembly P/N LW16858 is installed.
To prevent loss of engine power control due to seized throttle movement, accomplish the following:
1. Prior to each flight check the throttle movement for stiffness or binding as follows:
a. Release the throttle friction lock in the cockpit.
b. Move the throttle from idle to full open and back to idle.
c. If the throttle movement is stiff or binds, replace any wastegate valve or cable assembly with a new assembly in accordance with Lycoming S/B 448.
2. An alternate method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Eastern Region.
The checks in this AD may be accomplished by the pilot. Any corrective action required by this AD must be accomplished by a person authorized by FAR 43.3.
Piper special advisory Telex SA-32RT-300T/32R-301-1 dated February 8, 1980, and Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 448 pertain to this subject.
This AD is effective on August 18, 1980, and was effective upon receipt for all recipients of the letter dated March 17, 1980, which concerned this subject.

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