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issuance of rules and regulations. The
purpose of these notices is to give interested
persons an opportunity to participate in the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–23269; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NE–50–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming
Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming)
AEIO–360, IO–360, O–360, LIO–360,
and LO–360 Series Reciprocating
Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Lycoming Engines (formerly
Textron Lycoming) AEIO–360, IO–360,
O–360, LIO–360, and LO–360 series
reciprocating engines. This proposed
AD would require replacing certain
crankshafts. This proposed AD results
from a report of a crankshaft failure in
a Lycoming LO–360–A1H6
reciprocating engine. We are proposing
this AD to prevent failure of the
crankshaft, which could result in total
engine power loss, in-flight engine
failure, and possible loss of the aircraft.
DATES: We must receive any comments
on this proposed AD by January 26,
2006.
SUMMARY:
Use one of the following
addresses to comment on this proposed
AD.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
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Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
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• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
You can get the service information
identified in this proposed AD from
Lycoming, 652 Oliver Street,
Williamsport, PA 17701; telephone
(570) 323–6181; fax (570) 327–7101, or
on the Internet at https://
www.Lycoming.Textron.com.
You may examine the comments of
this proposed AD in the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer,
New York Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516)
228–7337; fax (516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send us any written
relevant data, views, or arguments
regarding this proposal. Send your
comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2005–23269; Directorate Identifier
2005–NE–50–AD’’ in the subject line of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of the proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend the
proposed AD in light of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed AD.
Using the search function of the DOT
Web site, anyone can find and read the
comments in any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual
who sent the comment (or signed the
comment on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may
review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477–78) or you may visit https://
dms.dot.gov.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the docket that
contains the proposal, any comments
received and, any final disposition in
person at the DOT Docket Office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5227) is located on the plaza level of the
Department of Transportation Nassif
Building at the street address stated in
ADDRESSES. Comments will be available
in the AD docket shortly after the
Docket Management Facility receives
them.
Discussion
On September 9, 2005, we issued AD
2005–19–11, Amendment 39–14276 (70
FR 54618) applicable to Textron
Lycoming AEIO–360, IO–360, O–360,
LIO–360, LO–360, AEIO–540, IO–540,
O–540, and TIO–540 series
reciprocating engines rated at 300
horsepower (HP) or lower. That AD
requires replacing certain crankshafts
within 50 hours time-in-service or 6
months after the effective date of the
AD, whichever is earlier. Airworthiness
directive 2005–19–11 resulted from 12
reports of crankshaft failures on engines
rated at 300 HP or lower. Our
investigation into the crankshaft failures
found that the failures result from
subsurface metallurgical flaws, caused
by lack of crankshaft process control.
While this proposed AD would affect
different crankshafts than those affected
by AD 2005–19–11, the crankshafts have
the same possible unsafe condition.
This proposed AD results from a report
of a crankshaft failure in a Lycoming
LO–360–A1H6 engine. This proposed
AD would require replacing certain
crankshafts installed in engines
manufactured new or rebuilt,
overhauled, or that had a crankshaft
replaced after March 1, 1999. This
condition, if not corrected, could result
in crankshaft failure, which could result
in total engine power loss, in-flight
engine failure, and possible loss of the
aircraft. The engines and crankshafts
affected by this proposed AD are listed
by serial number (SN) in Table 1 and
Table 2 of Lycoming Engines
Supplement No.1 to Mandatory Service
Bulletin (MSB) No. 566. These engine
and crankshaft SNs are different from
the engine and crankshaft SNs affected
by Lycoming Engines MSB No. 552, No.
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553, and No. 566; and ADs 2002–19–03
and 2005–19–11.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed and approved the
technical contents of Lycoming Engines
Supplement No. 1 to Mandatory Service
Bulletin No. 566, dated November 30,
2005, that describes procedures for
replacing crankshafts listed by SN in
that Supplement.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
We have evaluated all pertinent
information and identified an unsafe
condition that is likely to exist or
develop on other products of this same
type design. We are proposing this AD,
which would require replacing certain
crankshafts within 50 hours time-inservice or 6 months after the effective
date of the proposed AD, whichever is
earlier. The proposed AD would require
you to use the service information
described previously to perform these
actions.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
would affect 282 engines installed on
aircraft of U.S. registry. We estimate that
it would take the following work hours
to perform the inspection and
crankshaft replacement:
intend to supply the new parts at no
charge and reimburse labor costs when
authorized, for engine removal and
reinstallation, using the current revision
of Lycoming’s Removal and Installation
Labor Allowance Guidebook. These
actions would substantially reduce the
estimated cost of this proposed AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in subtitle VII,
part A, subpart III, section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this
Number of
proposed AD would not have federalism
Type of
Work-hours
engines
implications under Executive Order
application
per engine
affected
13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the
ConstantStates, on the relationship between the
Speed Propeller ...........
86
251 national Government and the States, or
Fixed-Pitch
on the distribution of power and
Propeller ......
84.5
31 responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
We estimate the average labor rate is
For the reasons discussed above, I
$65 per work hour and that required
certify that the proposed regulation:
parts for each engine would cost about
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
$15,300. Based on these figures, we
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
estimate the total cost of the proposed
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
AD to U.S. operators to be $5,887,957.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Lycoming Engines informed us that they (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
Engine model
Moravan ...........................................................
Scottish Avia ....................................................
Valmet ..............................................................
Integrated Systems ..........................................
Aircraft Manufacturing Factory .........................
Beech ...............................................................
Cessna .............................................................
Korean Air ........................................................
Lake .................................................................
Mooney ............................................................
Partenavia ........................................................
Saab .................................................................
Scottish Avia ....................................................
Socata ..............................................................
Cessna .............................................................
Mooney ............................................................
AEIO–360–A1E6 ................................................
I0–360–A1B6 ......................................................
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Under the authority delegated to me
by the Administrator, the Federal
Aviation Administration proposes to
amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
Lycoming Engines: Docket No. FAA–2005–
23269; Directorate Identifier 2005–NE–
50–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) action by
January 26, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Lycoming Engines
(formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO–360, IO–
360, O–360, LIO–360, and LO–360 series
reciprocating engines, manufactured new or
rebuilt, overhauled, or that had a crankshaft
installed after March 1, 1999. These engines
are installed on, but not limited to, the
following aircraft:
Manufacturer
AEIO–360–A1B6 ................................................
3. Would not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the
regulatory evaluation.
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Manufacturer
IO–360–A3B6 .....................................................
IO–360–A3B6D ..................................................
IO–360–C1C6 .....................................................
IO–360–B1G6 .....................................................
IO–360–C1G6 ....................................................
IO–360–C1E6 .....................................................
LO–360–A1G6D .................................................
LO–360–A1H6 ....................................................
O–360–A1F6 ......................................................
O–360–A1F6D ....................................................
O–360–A1G6D ...................................................
O–360–A1H6 ......................................................
O–360–E1A6D ...................................................
O–360–F1A6 ......................................................
IO–360–C1D6 .....................................................
LIO–360–C1E6 ...................................................
LO–360–E1A6d ..................................................
LIO–360–C1D6 ...................................................
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a crankshaft
failure in a Lycoming LO–360–A1H6
reciprocating engine. We are issuing this AD
to prevent failure of the crankshaft, which
could result in total engine power loss, inflight engine failure, and possible loss of the
aircraft.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
50 hours time-in-service or 6 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever is earlier,
unless the actions have already been done.
(f) If Lycoming Engines manufactured new,
rebuilt, overhauled, or replaced the
crankshaft in your engine before March 1,
1999, and you haven’t had the crankshaft
replaced, no further action is required.
(g) If Table 1 of Supplement No. 1 to
Lycoming Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB)
No. 566, dated November 30, 2005, lists your
engine serial number (SN), use Table 2 of
Supplement No. 1 to verify if your crankshaft
SN is listed.
(h) If Table 1 of Supplement No. 1 to
Lycoming MSB No. 566, dated November 30,
2005, does not list your engine SN, use Table
2 of Supplement No. 1 to verify if your
crankshaft SN is listed, if an affected
crankshaft was installed as a replacement.
(i) If Table 2 of Supplement No. 1 to
Lycoming Engines MSB No. 566, dated
November 30, 2005, lists your crankshaft SN,
replace the crankshaft with a crankshaft that
is not listed in Table 2 of Supplement No. 1
to Lycoming MSB No. 566, dated July 11,
2005.
(j) The engine and crankshaft SNs listed in
Table 1 and Table 2 of Supplement No.1 to
Lycoming Engines MSB No. 566 are different
from the engine and crankshaft SNs affected
by Lycoming MSBs No. 552, No. 553 and No.
566; and ADs 2002–19–03 and 2005–19–11.
Prohibition Against Installing Certain
Crankshafts
(k) After the effective date of this AD, do
not install any crankshaft that has a SN listed
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Mooney ............................................................
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Piper .................................................................
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Piper .................................................................
Cessna .............................................................
Cessna .............................................................
Beech ...............................................................
Piper .................................................................
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Sold as a spare engine.
Sold as a spare engine.
Sold as a spare engine.
Sold as a spare engine.
in Table 2 of Supplement No. 1 to Lycoming
MSB No. 566, dated November 30, 2005, into
any engine.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(l) The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, has the authority to
approve alternative methods of compliance
for this AD if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(m) None.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
December 19, 2005.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-23269; Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-50-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron
Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, and LO-360 Series
Reciprocating Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-
360, O-360, LIO-360, and LO-360 series reciprocating engines. This
proposed AD would require replacing certain crankshafts. This proposed
AD results from a report of a crankshaft failure in a Lycoming LO-360-
A1H6 reciprocating engine. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure
of the crankshaft, which could result in total engine power loss, in-
flight engine failure, and possible loss of the aircraft.
DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by January 26,
2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this
proposed AD.
DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
You can get the service information identified in this proposed AD
from Lycoming, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; telephone
(570) 323-6181; fax (570) 327-7101, or on the Internet at https://
www.Lycoming.Textron.com.
You may examine the comments of this proposed AD in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, New
York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone (516) 228-7337; fax (516) 794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send us any written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposal. Send your comments to an address
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-23269;
Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-50-AD'' in the subject line of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the
proposed AD in light of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search function of the
DOT Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our
dockets, including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or
signed the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union,
etc.). You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the
Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you
may visit https://dms.dot.gov.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the docket that contains the proposal, any comments
received and, any final disposition in person at the DOT Docket Office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Department of Transportation Nassif Building at
the street address stated in ADDRESSES. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after the Docket Management Facility receives
them.
Discussion
On September 9, 2005, we issued AD 2005-19-11, Amendment 39-14276
(70 FR 54618) applicable to Textron Lycoming AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360,
LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 series
reciprocating engines rated at 300 horsepower (HP) or lower. That AD
requires replacing certain crankshafts within 50 hours time-in-service
or 6 months after the effective date of the AD, whichever is earlier.
Airworthiness directive 2005-19-11 resulted from 12 reports of
crankshaft failures on engines rated at 300 HP or lower. Our
investigation into the crankshaft failures found that the failures
result from subsurface metallurgical flaws, caused by lack of
crankshaft process control. While this proposed AD would affect
different crankshafts than those affected by AD 2005-19-11, the
crankshafts have the same possible unsafe condition. This proposed AD
results from a report of a crankshaft failure in a Lycoming LO-360-A1H6
engine. This proposed AD would require replacing certain crankshafts
installed in engines manufactured new or rebuilt, overhauled, or that
had a crankshaft replaced after March 1, 1999. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in crankshaft failure, which could result in
total engine power loss, in-flight engine failure, and possible loss of
the aircraft. The engines and crankshafts affected by this proposed AD
are listed by serial number (SN) in Table 1 and Table 2 of Lycoming
Engines Supplement No.1 to Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 566.
These engine and crankshaft SNs are different from the engine and
crankshaft SNs affected by Lycoming Engines MSB No. 552, No.
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553, and No. 566; and ADs 2002-19-03 and 2005-19-11.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed and approved the technical contents of Lycoming
Engines Supplement No. 1 to Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 566, dated
November 30, 2005, that describes procedures for replacing crankshafts
listed by SN in that Supplement.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on other products
of this same type design. We are proposing this AD, which would require
replacing certain crankshafts within 50 hours time-in-service or 6
months after the effective date of the proposed AD, whichever is
earlier. The proposed AD would require you to use the service
information described previously to perform these actions.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 282 engines
installed on aircraft of U.S. registry. We estimate that it would take
the following work hours to perform the inspection and crankshaft
replacement:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of
Type of application Work-hours engines
per engine affected
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Constant-Speed Propeller..................... 86 251
Fixed-Pitch Propeller........................ 84.5 31
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We estimate the average labor rate is $65 per work hour and that
required parts for each engine would cost about $15,300. Based on these
figures, we estimate the total cost of the proposed AD to U.S.
operators to be $5,887,957. Lycoming Engines informed us that they
intend to supply the new parts at no charge and reimburse labor costs
when authorized, for engine removal and reinstallation, using the
current revision of Lycoming's Removal and Installation Labor Allowance
Guidebook. These actions would substantially reduce the estimated cost
of this proposed AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
subtitle VII, part A, subpart III, section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES section for a location
to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the
Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new
airworthiness directive:
Lycoming Engines: Docket No. FAA-2005-23269; Directorate Identifier
2005-NE-50-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must receive
comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by January 26,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron
Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, and LO-360 series
reciprocating engines, manufactured new or rebuilt, overhauled, or
that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999. These engines
are installed on, but not limited to, the following aircraft:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Engine model Manufacturer Aircraft model
------------------------------------------------------------------------
AEIO-360-A1B6............... Moravan............. Z242L Zlin.
Scottish Avia....... Bulldog.
Valmet.............. L-70 Vinka.
AEIO-360-A1E6............... Integrated Systems.. Omega.
I0-360-A1B6................. Aircraft Mushshak.
Manufacturing
Factory.
Beech............... C-24R Sierra or 200
Sierra.
Cessna.............. R-G Cardinal.
Korean Air.......... Chang Gong-91.
Lake................ LA-4-200 Buccaneer.
Mooney.............. M-20-J.
Partenavia.......... P-68 Series
Observer.
Saab................ MFI-15 Safari or MFI-
17 Supporter.
Scottish Avia....... Bulldog.
Socata.............. TB-200.
IO-360-A1B6D................ Cessna.............. R-G Cardinal.
Mooney.............. M-201.
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Siai Marchetti...... S-205.
IO-360-A3B6................. Mooney.............. 201.
Mod Works........... Trophy 212
Conversion.
IO-360-A3B6D................ Mooney.............. M20J-201.
IO-360-C1C6................. Piper............... PA-28R-201 Arrow.
Ruschmeyer.......... MF-85.
IO-360-B1G6................. American............ Blimp.
IO-360-C1G6................. Zeppelin............ Blimp.
IO-360-C1E6................. Piper............... PA-34-200 Seneca I.
LO-360-A1G6D................ Beech............... 76 Duchess.
LO-360-A1H6................. Piper............... PA-44-180 Seminole.
O-360-A1F6.................. Cessna.............. 177 Cardinal.
O-360-A1F6D................. Cessna.............. 177 Cardinal.
O-360-A1G6D................. Beech............... 76 Duchess.
O-360-A1H6.................. Piper............... PA-44-180.
O-360-E1A6D................. Piper............... PA-44-180.
O-360-F1A6.................. Cessna.............. C-172RG Cutlass RG.
IO-360-C1D6................. Sold as a spare
engine.
LIO-360-C1E6................ Sold as a spare
engine.
LO-360-E1A6d................ Sold as a spare
engine.
LIO-360-C1D6................ Sold as a spare
engine.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a crankshaft failure in a Lycoming LO-
360-A1H6 reciprocating engine. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the crankshaft, which could result in total engine power
loss, in-flight engine failure, and possible loss of the aircraft.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within 50 hours time-in-service or 6 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever is earlier, unless the actions
have already been done.
(f) If Lycoming Engines manufactured new, rebuilt, overhauled,
or replaced the crankshaft in your engine before March 1, 1999, and
you haven't had the crankshaft replaced, no further action is
required.
(g) If Table 1 of Supplement No. 1 to Lycoming Mandatory Service
Bulletin (MSB) No. 566, dated November 30, 2005, lists your engine
serial number (SN), use Table 2 of Supplement No. 1 to verify if
your crankshaft SN is listed.
(h) If Table 1 of Supplement No. 1 to Lycoming MSB No. 566,
dated November 30, 2005, does not list your engine SN, use Table 2
of Supplement No. 1 to verify if your crankshaft SN is listed, if an
affected crankshaft was installed as a replacement.
(i) If Table 2 of Supplement No. 1 to Lycoming Engines MSB No.
566, dated November 30, 2005, lists your crankshaft SN, replace the
crankshaft with a crankshaft that is not listed in Table 2 of
Supplement No. 1 to Lycoming MSB No. 566, dated July 11, 2005.
(j) The engine and crankshaft SNs listed in Table 1 and Table 2
of Supplement No.1 to Lycoming Engines MSB No. 566 are different
from the engine and crankshaft SNs affected by Lycoming MSBs No.
552, No. 553 and No. 566; and ADs 2002-19-03 and 2005-19-11.
Prohibition Against Installing Certain Crankshafts
(k) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any
crankshaft that has a SN listed in Table 2 of Supplement No. 1 to
Lycoming MSB No. 566, dated November 30, 2005, into any engine.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(l) The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, has the
authority to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD
if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(m) None.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on December 19, 2005.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E5-7815 Filed 12-23-05; 8:45 am]
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