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2016-21-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the oil cooler cross fitting assembly, leading to uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD) and potential engine failure, injuries, and significant airplane damage.

Effective: Nov 18, 2016 Category: engine Compliance: Within 12 months or 100 flight hours after the effective date, whichever occurs first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2016-16-12

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Reports of multiple cylinder head-to-barrel separations and cracked and leaking aluminum cylinder heads in certain Continental Motors, Inc., (CMI) San Antonio replacement parts manufacturer approva...

Effective: Sep 15, 2016 Category: engine Compliance: Within a phased removal schedule (details not specified in the provided text).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2014-05-29 Recurring

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines With Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP) Cylinder Assemblies Installed

Unsafe Condition: Separation of the cylinder head, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane due to cracks in SAP investment cast cylinder assemblies.

Effective: Apr 25, 2014 Category: engine Compliance: Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless already done.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines With Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP) Cylinder Assemblies Installed

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2010-11-04

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 240, 346, 360, 470, 520, and 550 Series and Rolls-Royce Motors, Ltd. (R-RM) IO-240-A Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Rapid wear on the face of hydraulic lifters, part numbers 657913, 657915, and 657916, which can result in loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Jun 16, 2010 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 240, 346, 360, 470, 520, and 550 Series and Rolls-Royce Motors, Ltd. (R-RM) IO-240-A Reciprocating Engines

2010-07-08

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC Rebuilt Turbochargers

Unsafe Condition: Separation or seizure of the turbocharger turbine due to a rough surface finish on the turbine wheel shaft exceeding allowable limits, which disrupts the hydrodynamic layer of oil between the shaft...

Effective: Apr 19, 2010 Category: engine Compliance: Within 10 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC Rebuilt Turbochargers

2004-08-10

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Incorporated (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinders

Unsafe Condition: Reports of 34 failures of cylinder heads marketed by ECi, leading to cracks in the cylinder head and potential engine failure due to cylinder head separation.

Effective: May 5, 2004 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Incorporated (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinders

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine