AD Amdt-39-10155

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Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors E-165, E- 185, E-225, O-470 and IO-470 Series Reciprocating Engines

AD Number
Amdt-39-10155
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 97-ANE-39-AD
FR Citation
62 FR 52942

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Continental Motors E-165 Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors E-165, E- 185, E-225, O-470 and IO-470 Series Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition

Extreme side loading of the piston and consequent failure of the piston and engine.

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Required Actions

Install the latest revision of the applicable Critical Service Bulletin (CSB), correct references to parts of the CSB, and list a new contact telephone number to obtain the CSB from the manufacturer.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Teledyne Continental Motors E-165, E-185, E-225, O-470 and IO-470 series reciprocating engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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