AD 89-15-10

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

TEXTRON LYCOMING Model TIO-540-AE2A Engines

AD Number
89-15-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Lycoming Engines TIO-540-AE2A TEXTRON LYCOMING Model TIO-540-AE2A Engines

Unsafe Condition

Engine roughness and loss of engine power due to a defective engine pump diaphragm causing fuel leakage at the upper deck left nozzle vent manifold or fuel pump vent hose check valve.

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Required Actions

Perform a fuel leak check at the upper deck left nozzle vent manifold or fuel pump vent hose check valve. Replace pump with a new or serviceable pump if fuel is observed. Install restrictor type tee fitting P/N 02A21171 (Piper P/N 766-224) by removing tee fitting P/N AN-825-4. Ferry aircraft under FAR 21.197 and 21.199 if needed.

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Compliance Time

within 5 hours in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

TEXTRON LYCOMING Model TIO-540-AE2A engines with serial numbers up to and including L9064-61A installed in Piper PA-46-350P airplanes certified in any category

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