AD 89-14-01

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM) Model TSIO-520BE Engines

AD Number
89-14-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Continental Motors TSIO-520-BE TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (TCM) Model TSIO-520BE Engines

Unsafe Condition

Crankshaft end play loss, improper thru-bolt torque, or bearing shift/mismatch could lead to engine power loss or failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect crankshaft end play every 25 hours time-in-service, check thru-bolt torque before further flight, and visually inspect number two crankcase main bearing every 200 hours time-in-service. Engines must be removed from service if no end play, propeller rotation force outside limits, or bearing issues detected.

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Compliance Time

Prior to further flight and at intervals not to exceed 25 hours time-in-service (end play check), 200 hours time-in-service (bearing inspection), with initial compliance before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Teledyne Continental Motors Model TSIO-520BE engines, serial numbers 528001 through 528337, except those exempted by prior AD 87-26-08 compliance.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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