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2022-16-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc., Lycoming Engines, and Textron Lycoming/Subsidiary of Textron, Inc. Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: A manufacturing quality escape of improperly lubricated roller bearings installed in certain magnetos, which may result in overheating and magneto seizure.

Effective: Aug 15, 2022 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 25 operating hours time-in-service (TIS) or, if any affected magneto has accumulated more ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc., Lycoming Engines, and Textron Lycoming/Subsidiary of Textron, Inc. Reciprocating Engines

2022-10-02 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by AlliedSignal, Inc. and Textron Lycoming) Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition: tachometer drive spur gear failure, resulting in potential engine overspeed, loss of power turbine speed (N2) instrument panel indication, and hard landings.

Effective: Jun 28, 2022 Category: engine Compliance: Within 50 flight hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by AlliedSignal, Inc. and Textron Lycoming) Turboshaft Engines

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2017-16-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Connecting rod failures resulting in uncontained engine failure and in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs).

Effective: Aug 15, 2017 Category: engine Compliance: Within 10 operating hours.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines

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2015-19-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the fuel injector fuel lines, which could lead to uncontrolled engine fire, engine damage, and damage to the airplane.

Effective: Nov 3, 2015 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines

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2015-10-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines (Type Certificate Previously Held by Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation)

Unsafe Condition: cracked engine exhaust pipes

Effective: Jul 2, 2015 Category: engine Compliance: Within 50 flight hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines (Type Certificate Previously Held by Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation)

2015-02-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines (Type Certificate previously held by Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation)

Unsafe Condition: Propeller governor shaft set screws coming loose due to improper installation.

Effective: Mar 11, 2015 Category: engine Compliance: Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless already done.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines (Type Certificate previously held by Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation)

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2012-19-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the crankshaft, which will result in total engine power loss, in-flight engine failure, and possible loss of the aircraft.

Effective: Oct 24, 2012 Category: engine Compliance: Within 50 flight hours or before further flight, whichever occurs first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines

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2012-03-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: A 'machined-from-billet' HA-6 carburetor having a loose mixture control sleeve that rotated in the carburetor body causing restriction of fuel and power loss.

Effective: Mar 27, 2012 Category: engine Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, unless already done.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines

2012-03-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming), and Continental Motors, Inc., Fuel-Injected Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failed AFS fuel servo diaphragms, part numbers AV2541801 or AV2541803, could lead to an in-flight engine shutdown and damage to the airplane.

Effective: Feb 24, 2012 Category: engine Compliance: Within 5 flight hours after the effective date

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming), and Continental Motors, Inc., Fuel- Injected Reciprocating Engines

2011-18-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Model IO-720-A1B Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of a crankshaft due to incorrect parts installed, specifically improper counterweight washers.

Effective: Sep 29, 2011 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Model IO-720-A1B Reciprocating Engines

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2011-15-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts and Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) Fuel-Injected Engines

Unsafe Condition: Diaphragms produced from specific lot numbers could have stud threads that don't meet design, incomplete braze between the stud and hub, and studs made from lower temper material. Diaphragms from t...

Effective: Aug 16, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 5 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts and Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) Fuel-Injected Engines

2011-13-03

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Airworthiness Directives: Lycoming Engines (Type Certificate Previously Held by Textron Lycoming) and Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) Turbocharged Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Machining debris left in the cavities of the turbocharger center housing and rotating assembly (CHRA) during manufacture could result in seizure of the turbocharger turbine, leading to engine damag...

Effective: Jul 13, 2011 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight for turbochargers with less than 50 hours time-in-service on the effective ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives: Lycoming Engines (Type Certificate Previously Held by Textron Lycoming) and Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) Turbocharged Reciprocating Engines

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2010-07-08

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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

2009-26-12 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

Unsafe Condition: Cracks at the head-to-barrel interface of ECi cylinder assemblies, leading to cylinder head separation and potential engine failure, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft.

Effective: Feb 4, 2010 Category: engine Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

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2006-06-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, and LO-360 Series Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the crankshaft, which could result in total engine power loss, in-flight engine failure, and possible loss of the aircraft.

Effective: Apr 27, 2006 Category: engine Compliance: Within 50 hours time-in-service or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever is ear...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, and LO-360 Series Reciprocating Engines

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06-63

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Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. (Formerly AlliedSignal, Inc., Formerly Textron Lycoming, Formerly Avco Lycoming) T5309, T5311, T5313B, T5317A, T5317A-1, and T5317B Series, and T53-L-9, T53-L-11, T53-L-13B, T53-L-13BA, T53-L-13B S/SA, T53-L-13B S/SB, T53-L-13B/D, and T53-L-703 Series Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of certain compressor, gas producer, and power turbine rotating components, which could result in failure of the engine and possible damage to the helicopter.

Effective: Feb 16, 2006 Category: engine Compliance: Within the specified reduced life limits for affected components.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. (Formerly AlliedSignal, Inc., Formerly Textron Lycoming, Formerly Avco Lycoming) T5309, T5311, T5313B, T5317A, T5317A-1, and T5317B Series, and T53-L-9, T53-L-11, T53-L-13B, T53-L-13BA, T53-L-13B S/SA, T53-L-13B S/SB, T53-L-13B/D, and T53-L-703 Series Turboshaft Engines

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2006-01-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. (Formerly AlliedSignal, Inc., Formerly Textron Lycoming, Formerly Avco Lycoming) T5309, T5311, T5313B, T5317A, T5317A-1, and T5317B Series, and T53-L-9, T53-L-11, T53-L-13B, T53-L-13BA, T53-L-13B S/SA, T53-L-13B S/SB, T53-L- 13B/D, and T53-L-703 Series Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of certain compressor, gas producer, and power turbine rotating components due to lower calculated service life limits than previously published.

Effective: Feb 16, 2006 Category: engine Compliance: before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. (Formerly AlliedSignal, Inc., Formerly Textron Lycoming, Formerly Avco Lycoming) T5309, T5311, T5313B, T5317A, T5317A-1, and T5317B Series, and T53-L-9, T53-L-11, T53-L-13B, T53-L-13BA, T53-L-13B S/SA, T53-L-13B S/SB, T53-L- 13B/D, and T53-L-703 Series Turboshaft Engines

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2005-19-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the crankshaft, which could result in total engine power loss, in-flight engine failure, and possible loss of the aircraft.

Effective: Oct 21, 2005 Category: engine Compliance: Within 50 hours time-in-service or 6 months after the effective date of the AD, whichever is earl...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines

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2004-10-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming), Direct-Drive Reciprocating Engines; Correction

Unsafe Condition: This document makes corrections to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-10-14, applicable to Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming), direct-drive reciprocating engines that was published in the ...

Effective: Jun 28, 2004 Category: engine Compliance: section

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming), Direct-Drive Reciprocating Engines

2004-05-24

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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of zinc-plated crankshaft gear retaining bolts could lead to loss of all engine power and possible forced landing.

Effective: Mar 30, 2004 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines

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2003-14-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Rotary fuel pump leaks, which could result in an engine failure, engine fire, and damage to or loss of the aircraft.

Effective: Aug 14, 2003 Category: engine Compliance: Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever o...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines

2002-26-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines.

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the fuel injector fuel lines allowing fuel to spray into the engine compartment, resulting in an engine fire.

Effective: Jan 31, 2003 Category: engine Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date for new or newly overhauled engines; within 10 fl...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines.

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2003-02-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International, Inc., (formerly AlliedSignal, Inc. and Textron Lycoming) ALF502L-2, ALF502L-2C, ALF502R-3 and ALF502R-3A Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition: Fracture of the flow divider left primary fuel tube due to high-cycle fatigue resulting from a missing support clamp.

Effective: Jan 30, 2003 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International, Inc., (formerly AlliedSignal, Inc. and Textron Lycoming) ALF502L-2, ALF502L- 2C, ALF502R-3 and ALF502R-3A Series Turbofan Engines

2002-23-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of zinc-plated crankshaft gear retaining bolts can lead to loss of all engine power and possible forced landing.

Effective: Nov 19, 2002 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines

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2002-22-06 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International, Inc., (Formerly AlliedSignal, Inc. and Textron Lycoming) LF507 and ALF502R Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition: Separation of the combustor dome baffle from the combustion chamber liner assembly, leading to engine combustion chamber liner assembly burn through.

Effective: Nov 18, 2002 Category: engine Compliance: Not specified in the source.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International, Inc., (Formerly AlliedSignal, Inc. and Textron Lycoming) LF507 and ALF502R Series Turbofan Engines

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