AD 81-03-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Lycoming Engines | IGO-540-A1A | AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H Engines |
| engine | Lycoming Engines | IGO-540-B1A | AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H Engines |
| engine | Lycoming Engines | IGO-540-B1C | AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H Engines |
| engine | Lycoming Engines | IGSO-480-A1E6 | AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H Engines |
| engine | Lycoming Engines | IGSO-540-A1A | AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H Engines |
| engine | Lycoming Engines | IGSO-540-A1C | AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H Engines |
| engine | Lycoming Engines | IGSO-540-A1D | AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H Engines |
| engine | Lycoming Engines | IGSO-540-A1E | AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H Engines |
| engine | Lycoming Engines | IGSO-540-A1H | AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H Engines |
| engine | Lycoming Engines | IO-540-A1A5 | AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H Engines |
| engine | Lycoming Engines | IO-540-B1C5 | AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H Engines |
| engine | Lycoming Engines | IO-540-K1E5 | AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel leakage in the mixture control shaft assembly on Bendix Model RS-10FB1, RS-10ED1, RS-10ED2, RS-10B1 and RS-10B2 fuel injectors.
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Required Actions
Modify the mixture control shaft assembly with new parts per Bendix Service Bulletin RS-62, Rev. 1, dated 2/14/80, or FAA approved equivalent. Reidentify all modified fuel injectors per the Service Bulletin instructions. Equivalent methods require approval by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
AVCO Lycoming engines: IGSO-480-A1E6 (S/Ns up to L-2066-44); IO-540-A1A5 (S/Ns up to L-19212-48); IO-540-B1C5 (S/Ns up to L-9631-48); IO-540-K1E5 (S/Ns up to L-19698-48A); IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, -B1C (S/Ns up to L-339-49); IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H (S/Ns up to L-3637-50)
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Federal Register Abstract
Mixture Control Shaft Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-03-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-03-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-...Show more Subject: Mixture Control Shaft Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/11/1981 Make: Lycoming Engines Model: IGO-540-A1A | IGO-540-B1A | IGO-540-B1C | IGSO-480-A1E6 | IGSO-540-A1A | IGSO-540-A1C | IGSO-540-A1D...Show more 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: 81-03-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4038 AD NUMBER: 81-03-05 SUBJECT HEADING: AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 11, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-03-05 AVCO LYCOMING: Amendment 39-4038. Applies to all IGSO-480-A1E6 with S/Ns up to and including L-2066-44; IO-540-A1A5 with S/Ns up to and including L-19212-48; IO-540-B1C5 with S/Ns up to and including L-9631-48; IO-540-K1E5 with S/Ns up to and including L-19698-48A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C with S/Ns up to and including L-339-49; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H with S/Ns up to and including L-3637-50. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent fuel leakage in the mixture control shaft assembly on Bendix Model RS-10FB1, RS-10ED1, RS-10ED2, RS-10B1 and RS-10B2 fuel injectors, accomplish the following: a. Modify the mixture control shaft assembly with new parts in accordance with Bendix Service Bulletin RS-62, Rev. 1, dated 2/14/80, or FAA approved equivalent. b. All modified fuel injectors must be reidentified in accordance with instructions noted in the above Service Bulletin. Equivalent methods of compliance must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Eastern Region. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, The Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD. Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 444 also pertains to this subject. This amendment is effective February 11, 1981. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-03-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-03-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-...Show more Subject: Mixture Control Shaft Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/11/1981 Make: Lycoming Engines Model: IGO-540-A1A | IGO-540-B1A | IGO-540-B1C | IGSO-480-A1E6 | IGSO-540-A1A | IGSO-540-A1C | IGSO-540-A1D...Show more 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: 81-03-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4038 AD NUMBER: 81-03-05 SUBJECT HEADING: AVCO LYCOMING Model IGSO-480-A1E6; IO-540-A1A5; IO-540-B1C5; IO-540-K1E5; IGO-540-A1A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 11, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-03-05 AVCO LYCOMING: Amendment 39-4038. Applies to all IGSO-480-A1E6 with S/Ns up to and including L-2066-44; IO-540-A1A5 with S/Ns up to and including L-19212-48; IO-540-B1C5 with S/Ns up to and including L-9631-48; IO-540-K1E5 with S/Ns up to and including L-19698-48A; IGO-540-A1A, -B1A, - B1C with S/Ns up to and including L-339-49; IGSO-540-A1A, -A1C, -A1D, -A1E, -A1H with S/Ns up to and including L-3637-50. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent fuel leakage in the mixture control shaft assembly on Bendix Model RS-10FB1, RS-10ED1, RS-10ED2, RS-10B1 and RS-10B2 fuel injectors, accomplish the following: a. Modify the mixture control shaft assembly with new parts in accordance with Bendix Service Bulletin RS-62, Rev. 1, dated 2/14/80, or FAA approved equivalent. b. All modified fuel injectors must be reidentified in accordance with instructions noted in the above Service Bulletin. Equivalent methods of compliance must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Eastern Region. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, The Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD. Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 444 also pertains to this subject. This amendment is effective February 11, 1981. FOOTER:
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