AD 82-09-01

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model TSIO-520-NB, TSIO-520-J, TSIO- 520-K, and TSIO-520-N, and TSIO-520-NB engines.

AD Number
82-09-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Continental Motors TSIO-520-J TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model TSIO-520-NB, TSIO-520-J, TSIO- 520-K, and TSIO-520-N, and TSIO-520-NB engines.
engine Continental Motors TSIO-520-K TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model TSIO-520-NB, TSIO-520-J, TSIO- 520-K, and TSIO-520-N, and TSIO-520-NB engines.
engine Continental Motors TSIO-520-N TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model TSIO-520-NB, TSIO-520-J, TSIO- 520-K, and TSIO-520-N, and TSIO-520-NB engines.
engine Continental Motors TSIO-520-NB TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Model TSIO-520-NB, TSIO-520-J, TSIO- 520-K, and TSIO-520-N, and TSIO-520-NB engines.

Unsafe Condition

Fuel leak possibility due to damaged, cut, or chipped threads in the fuel pressure regulator's inlet and outlet, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Required Actions

Inspect fuel pressure regulator inlet and outlet for leaks and fuel stains. If leaks or stains exist, remove fuel fittings, inspect threads, replace damaged regulator or fittings, clean threads, apply sealant, and reinstall. If no leaks or stains, complete these actions within 10 hours of operation.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Compliance Time

Prior to next flight (if leak/stain found) or within the next 10 hours of operation (if no leak/stain).

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Affected Aircraft

Teledyne Continental Motors TSIO-520-J, TSIO-520-K, TSIO-520-N, TSIO-520-NB engines with specified serial numbers for new and rebuilt engines.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.