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TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY—Continued
Bombardier model
Serial Nos.
(2) CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) series airplanes ....................................................................
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD resulted from reports of
hydraulic pressure loss in either the number
1 or number 2 hydraulic system due to
breakage or leakage of hydraulic lines in the
aft equipment bay and reports of cracks on
the aft pressure bulkhead web around these
feed-through holes. We are issuing this AD to
prevent loss of hydraulic pressure, which
could result in reduced controllability of the
airplane, and to detect and correct cracks on
the aft pressure bulkhead web, which could
result in reduced structural integrity of the
aft pressure bulkhead.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
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Revision of Airworthiness Limitations
Section
(f) Within 30 days after July 27, 2005 (the
effective date of AD 2005–13–02), revise the
Airworthiness Limitations section of the
Instructions of Continued Airworthiness by
inserting a copy of the new repetitive
inspections and an optional terminating
action of Bombardier CRJ 700/900 Series
Temporary Revision (TR) MRM2–129, dated
June 1, 2004, into Section 1.4, Part 2
(Airworthiness Limitations), of Bombardier
Regional Jet Model CL–600–2C10 and CL–
600–2D24 Maintenance Requirements
Manual, CSP B–053. Thereafter, except as
provided in paragraph (h)(2) or (i) of this AD,
no alternative structural inspection intervals
may be approved for this aft pressure
bulkhead and pylon pressure pan in the
vicinity of the hydraulic fittings and the
hydraulic tube adapters.
(g) When the information in TR MRM2–
129, dated June 1, 2004, is included in the
general revisions of the Maintenance
Requirement Manual, the general revisions
may be inserted into the Airworthiness
Limitations section of the Instructions of
Continued Airworthiness and this TR may be
removed.
Corrective Action
(h) If any crack is found during any
inspection done in accordance with
Bombardier CRJ 700/900 Series TR MRM2–
129, dated June 1, 2004, or the same
inspection specified in the general revisions
of the Maintenance Requirement Manual, do
the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and
(h)(2) of this AD.
(1) Before further flight, repair the crack in
accordance with a method approved by
either the Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or Transport
Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) (or its
delegated agent).
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(2) At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (h)(2)(i) or (h)(2)(ii) of this AD,
revise the Airworthiness Limitations section
of the Instructions of Continued
Airworthiness by inserting a copy of the
inspection requirements for the repair
required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD into
Section 1.4, Part 2 (Airworthiness
Limitations), of Bombardier Regional Jet
Model CL–600–2C10 and CL–600–2D24
Maintenance Requirements Manual, CSP B–
053. Thereafter, except as provided in
paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative
structural inspection intervals may be
approved for this aft pressure bulkhead and
pylon pressure pan in the vicinity of the
hydraulic fittings, and the hydraulic tube
adapters.
(i) If the repair required by paragraph (h)(1)
of this AD is done after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the Airworthiness
Limitations section within 12 months after
the repair.
(ii) If the repair required by paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD was accomplished before
July 27, 2005: Revise the Airworthiness
Limitations section within 12 months after
the repair or 30 days after July 27, 2005,
whichever occurs later.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(i)(1) The Manager, New York ACO, FAA,
ATTN: Pong Lee, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE–171,
FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590;
telephone (516) 228–7324; fax (516) 794–
5531; has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
Related Information
(j) Canadian airworthiness directive CF–
2004–14, dated July 20, 2004, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 8,
2008.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0052; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NE–01–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Engine
Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating
Engine Cylinder Assemblies
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron
Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540
series, ‘‘Parallel Valve’’ reciprocating
engines, with certain Engine
Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder
assemblies, part number (P/N)
AEL65102 series ‘‘Titan’’, installed. This
proposed AD would require initial and
repetitive visual inspections and
compression tests to detect cracks at the
head-to-barrel interface, replacement of
cylinder assemblies found cracked, and
replacement of certain cylinder
assemblies, at new reduced times-inservice. This proposed AD results from
reports of 45 failures with head
separations of ECi cylinder assemblies.
We are proposing this AD to prevent
loss of engine power due to cracks at the
head-to-barrel interface in the cylinder
assemblies and possible engine failure
caused by separation of a cylinder head,
which could result in loss of control of
the aircraft.
DATES: We must receive any comments
on this proposed AD by July 18, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to comment on this proposed
AD.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
You can get the service information
identified in this proposed AD from
Engine Components, Inc., 9503
Middlex, San Antonio, TX 78217; Phone
(800) 324–2359; fax (210) 820–8102.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Peter W. Hakala, Aerospace Engineer,
Special Certification Office, FAA,
Rotorcraft Directorate, 2601 Meacham
Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76193; e-mail:
peter.w.hakala@faa.gov; telephone (817)
222–5145; fax (817) 222–5785.
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–
2008–0052; Directorate Identifier 2008–
NE–01–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://
www.regulations.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 Web
site, anyone can find and read the
comments in any of our dockets,
including, if provided, 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).
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is the
same as the Mail address provided in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
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Discussion
In November 2005, we started
receiving reports from the National
Transportation Safety Board, FAA Flight
Standards District Offices, and other
FAA offices, of failures of ECi cylinder
assemblies, P/N AEL65102 series,
installed on Lycoming Engines models
320, 360, and 540 series, parallel valve
reciprocating engines. ECi holds the
Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for
the affected cylinder assemblies.
Parallel valve Lycoming reciprocating
engines are identified by the intake and
exhaust valves in a parallel
configuration. We investigated the
failures and determined they were
caused by fatigue cracking of the
aluminum alloy cylinder head at the
head-to-barrel interface.
We identified two manufacturing
groups of cylinder assemblies requiring
action. Group ‘‘A’’ cylinder assemblies
(serial number (SN) 1138–02 through
SN 35171–22) require initial and
repetitive visual inspections and
compression tests, and removal from
service at 2,000 operating hours time-inservice (TIS), unless installed in
helicopters. If installed in helicopters,
group ‘‘A’’ cylinder assemblies require
the same actions, but must be removed
from service at 1,500 operating hours
TIS. The helicopter ECi cylinder
assemblies are removed at 1,500 hours,
because the more strenuous operating
conditions require a shorter time
between overhaul (TBO). Group ‘‘B’’
cylinder assemblies (SN 35239–01
through SN 37016–28) require the same
initial visual inspection and
compression test, but must be removed
from service before exceeding 350
operating hours TIS. All of the affected
cylinder assemblies are marked with
cylinder head P/N AEL85099. This
unsafe condition, if not corrected, could
result in loss of engine power due to
cracks in the cylinder assembly and
possible engine failure caused by
cylinder head separation.
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:
• Determining if Group ‘‘A’’ or Group
‘‘B’’ ECi cylinder assemblies, P/N
AEL65102 series ‘‘Titan’’, with cylinder
head P/N AEL85099, are installed on
your engine.
• For any Group ‘‘A’’ cylinder
assembly, performing initial and
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repetitive visual inspections and
compression tests, and replacement not
later than 2,000 operating hours TIS or
within 25 operating hours TIS if the
cylinder assembly exceeds 2,000
operating hours TIS on the effective date
of the proposed AD.
• For any Group ‘‘A’’ cylinder
assembly installed in a helicopter,
performing the same initial and
repetitive visual inspections and
compression tests, but replacement not
later than 1,500 operating hours TIS or
within 25 operating hours TIS if the
cylinder assembly exceeds 1,500
operating hours TIS on the effective date
of the proposed AD.
• For any Group ‘‘B’’ cylinder
assembly, performing the same initial
visual inspection and compression test,
and replacement not later than 350
operating hours TIS or within 25
operating hours TIS if the cylinder
assembly exceeds 350 operating hours
TIS on the effective date of the proposed
AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
would affect 13,000 ECi cylinder
assemblies installed in aircraft of U.S.
registry. The visual inspection and
compression tests would take about 4
work-hours for each engine. An
individual cylinder replacement would
require $1,100 for parts and 6 workhours. Lycoming engines with a set of
4 ECi cylinders would require 12 workhours for the cylinder replacement.
Lycoming engines with a set of 6 ECi
cylinders would require 16 work-hours
for the cylinder replacement. We
estimate 18 percent of the affected
population of cylinders will be
replaced. The total cost of the proposed
AD to U.S. operators to be $7,952,000.
Our estimate is exclusive of any
possible warranty coverage.
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
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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 AD:
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. You may get a copy
of this summary at the address listed
under ADDRESSES.
Affected ADs
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
Applicability
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:
Engine Components Inc. (ECi): Docket No.
FAA–2008–0052; Directorate Identifier
2008–NE–01–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) action by July
18, 2008.
(b) None.
(c) This AD applies to the Lycoming
Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models
320, 360, and 540 series, ‘‘Parallel Valve’’,
reciprocating engines listed in Table 1 of this
AD, with ECi cylinder assembly, part number
(P/N) AEL65102 series ‘‘Titan’’, and with
cylinder head, P/N AEL85099, installed.
(1) The applicable cylinder assembly serial
numbers (SNs) are SN 1138–02 through SN
35171–22, (referred to in this AD as Group
‘‘A’’ cylinder assemblies); and
(2) SN 35239–01 through SN 37016–28
(referred to in this AD as Group ‘‘B’’ cylinder
assemblies).
(3) Note that the cylinder assembly P/N is
at the crankcase end of the cylinder
assembly, and might be difficult to see. As a
guide in determining if your cylinder
assemblies are affected, all affected cylinder
assemblies have cylinder head P/N
AEL85099. The cylinder head P/N is at the
top of the cylinder head, near the intake and
exhaust valve springs, and is easier to locate
than the cylinder assembly P/N.
(4) Note that the set of numbers appearing
on the cylinder, above and to the left of the
SN, in the form of ‘‘123456’’ is not used for
determining applicability.
TABLE 1.—ENGINE MODELS
Cylinder assembly
part No.
Installed on engine models
AEL65102–NST04 .....
O–320–A1B, A2B, A2C, A2D, A3A, A3B, B2B, B2C, B2D, B2E, B3B, B3C, C2B, C2C, C3B, C3C, D1A, D1AD, D1B,
D1C, D1D, D1F, D2A, D2B, D2C, D2F, D2G, D2H, D2J, D3G, E1A, E1B, E1C, E1F, E1J, E2A, E2B, E2C, E2D, E2E,
E2F, E2G, E2H, E3D, E3H.
IO–320–A1A, A2A, B1A, B1B, B1C, B1D, B1E, B2A, D1A, D1AD, D1B, D1C, E1A, E1B, E2A, E2B.
AEIO–320–D1B, D2B, E1A, E1B, E2A, E2B.
AIO–320–A1A, A1B, A2A, A2B, B1B, C1B.
LIO–320–B1A.
IO–320–C1A, C1B, C1F, F1A.
LIO–320–C1A.
O–320–A1A, A2A, A2B, A2C, A3A, A3B, A3C, E1A, E1B, E2A, E2C, (also, an O–320 model with no suffix).
IO–320–A1A, A2A.
IO–320–B1A, B1B.
LIO–320–B1A.
O–320–B1A, B1B, B2A, B2B, B3A, B3B, B3C, C1A, C1B, C2A, C2B, C3A, C3B, C3C, D1A, D1B, D2A, D2B, D2C.
O–360–A1A, A1C, A1D, A2A, A2E, A3A, A3D, A4A, B1A, B1B, B2A, B2B, C1A, C1C, C1G, C2A, C2B, C2C, C2D,
D1A, D2A, D2B.
IO–360–B1A, B1B, B1C.
HO–360–A1A, B1A, B1B.
HIO–360–B1A, B1B.
AEIO–360–B1B.
O–540–A1A, A1A5, A1B5, A1C5, A1D, A1D5, A2B, A3D5, A4A5, A4B5, A4C5, A4D5, B1A5, B1B5, B1D5, B2A5, B2B5,
B2C5, B2C5D, B4A5, B4B5, B4B5D, D1A5, E1A, E4A5, E4B5, E4C5, F1A5, F1B5, G1A5, G2A5.
IO–540–C1B5, C1C5, C2C, C4B5, C4B5D, C4C5, D4A5, D4B5, N1A5, N1A5D.
O–360–A1A, A1AD, A1D, A1F, A1F6, A1F6D, A1G, A1G6, A1G6D, A1H, A1H6, A1J, A1LD, A1P, A2A, A2D, A2F, A2G,
A2H, A3A, A3AD, A3D, A4A, A4AD, A4D, A4G, A4J, A4JD, A4K, A4M, A4N, A4P, A5AD, B1A, B2C, C1A, C1C, C1E,
C1F, C1G, C2A, C2B, C2C, C2D, C2E, C4F, C4P, D2A, F1A6, G1A6.
HO–360 –C1A.
LO–360–A1G6D, A1H6.
HIO–360–B1A, B1B, G1A.
LTO–360–A1A6D.
TO–360–A1A6D.
IO–360–B1B, B1BD, B1D, B1E, B1F, B1F6, B1G6, B2E, B2F, B2F6, B4A, E1A, L2A, M1A, M1B.
AEIO–360–B1B, B1D, B1E, B1F, B1F6, B1G6, B1H, B2F, B2F6, B4A, H1A, H1B.
O–540–A4D5, B2B5, B2C5, B2C5D, B4B5, B4B5D, E4A5, E4B5, E4B5D, E4C5, G1A5, G1A5D, G2A5, H1A5, H1A5D,
H1B5, H1B5D, H2A5, H2A5D, H2B5D.
AEL65102–NST05 .....
AEL65102–NST06 .....
AEL65102–NST07 .....
AEL65102–NST08 .....
AEL65102–NST10 .....
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Cylinder assembly
part No.
AEL65102–NST26 .....
AEL65102–NST38 .....
AEL65102–NST43 .....
AEL65102–NST44 .....
Installed on engine models
IO–540–C4B5, C4B5D, C4D5, C4D5D, D4A5, D4B5, D4C5, N1A5, N1A5D, T4A5D, T4B5, T4B5D, T4C5D, V4A5,
V4A5D.
AEIO–540–D4A5, D4B5, D4C5, D4D5.
IO–540–J4A5, R1A5.
TIO–540–C1A, E1A, G1A, H1A.
IO–360–F1A.
TIO–540–AA1AD, AB1AD, AB1BD, AF1A, AG1A, AK1A, C1A, C1AD, K1AD.
LTIO–540–K1AD.
O–360–J2A.
O–540–F1B5, J1A5D, J1B5D, J1C5D, J1D5D, J2A5D, J2B5D, J2C5D, J2D5D, J3A5, J3A5D, J3C5D.
IO–540–AB1A5, W1A5, W1A5D, W3A5D.
O–540–L3C5D.
For information, the Lycoming Engines
(formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320,
360, and 540 series, ‘‘Parallel Valve’’,
reciprocating engines are installed on, but
not limited to, the aircraft listed in the
following Table 2:
TABLE 2.—ENGINES INSTALLED ON, BUT NOT LIMITED TO
Engine models
Installed on, but not limited to
O–320–A1A ...............
Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA–22 ‘‘150’’, PA–22S ‘‘150’’), Apache (PA–23), Pawnee (PA–25).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B).
Mooney Aircraft: Mark (20A).
Dinfia: Ranquel (1A–46).
Simmering-Graz Pauker: Flamingo (SGP–M–222).
Aviamilano: Scricciolo (P–19).
Vos Helicopter Co.: Spring Bok.
Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA–22 ‘‘150’’, PA–22S ‘‘150’’), Apache (PA–23).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B).
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Horizon (Gardan).
Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA–22 ‘‘150’’, PA–22S ‘‘150’’), Agriculture (PA–18A ‘‘150’’), Super Cub (PA–18 ‘‘150’’), Caribbean (PA–22 ‘‘150’’), Pawnee (PA–25).
Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air Texas (A–5, A–5T).
Lake Aircraft: Colonial (C–1).
Rawdon Bros.: Rawdon (T–1, T–15, T–15D).
Shinn Engineering: Shinn (2150–A).
Dinfia: Ranquel (1A–46).
Neiva: (1PD–5802).
Sud: Gardan-Horizon (GY–80).
LaVerda: Falco (F8L Series II, America).
Malmo: Vipan (MF1–10).
Kingsford Smith: Autocrat (SCRM–153).
Aero Commander: 100.
Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA–22 ‘‘150’’, PA–22S ‘‘150’’), Cherokee (PA–28 ‘‘150’’), Super Cub (PA–18 ‘‘150’’).
Champion Aircraft: Challenger (7GCA, 7GCB, 7KC), Citabria (7GCAA, 7GCRC), Agriculture (7GCBA).
Beagle: Pup (150).
Artic: Interstate S1B2.
Robinson: R–22.
Varga: Kachina 2150A.
Robinson: R–22.
Cicare: Cicare AG.
Bellanca Aircraft: Citabria 150 (7GCAA), Citabria 150S (7GCBC).
Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B).
Corben-Fettes: Globe Special (Globe GC–1B).
Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B).
Teal II: TSC (1A2).
Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B).
Malmo: Vipan (MF1–10).
Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B).
Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA–22 ‘‘160’’, PA–22S ‘‘160’’).
Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA–22 ‘‘160’’, PA–22S ‘‘160’’).
Beagle: Airedale (D5–160).
Fuji-Heavy Industries: Fuji (F–200).
Uirapuru: Aerotec 122.
Robinson: R–22.
Maule: MX–7–160.
O–320–A1B ...............
O–320–A2A ...............
O–320–A2B ...............
O–320–A2C ...............
O–320–A2D ...............
O–320–A3A ...............
O–320–A3B ...............
O–320–B1A ...............
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O–320–B2A ...............
O–320–B2B ...............
O–320–B2C ...............
O–320–B2D ...............
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O–320–B2E ...............
O–320–B3A ...............
O–320–B3B ...............
O–320–C1A ...............
O–320–C1B
O–320–C3A
O–320–C3B
O–320–D1A
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O–320–D1F ...............
O–320–D2A ...............
O–320–D2B ...............
O–320–D2J
O–320–D3G
O–320–E1A
O–320–E1C
O–320–E1F
O–320–E2A
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O–320–E2C ...............
O–320–E2D
O–320–E2F
O–320–E2G
O–320–E3D
...............
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IO–320–B2A ..............
IO–320–B1C ..............
IO–320–B1D ..............
IO–320–C1A ..............
IO–320–D1A ..............
IO–320–D1B ..............
IO–320–E1A ..............
IO–320–E1B ..............
IO–320–E2A ..............
IO–320–E2B ..............
IO–320–F1A ..............
LIO–320–B1A ............
LIO–320–C1A ............
AIO–320–B1B ............
AEIO–320–D1B .........
AEIO–320–D2B .........
AEIO–320–E1A .........
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AEIO–320–E2B .........
O–320–A1A ...............
O–360–A1A ...............
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Lycon.
Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B).
Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B).
Sud: Gardan (GY80–160).
Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’).
Riley Aircraft: Rayjay (Apache).
Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’).
Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’).
Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘160’’).
Sud: Gardan (GY–80).
Gyroflug: Speed Cancard.
Grob: G115.
Slingsby: T67 Firefly.
Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA–28S ‘‘160’’).
Robin: Major (DR400–140B), Chevalier (DR–360), (R–3140).
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Tampico TB9.
Slingsby: T67C Firefly.
Daetwyler: MD–3–160.
Nash Aircraft Ltd.: Petrel.
Aviolight: P66D Delta.
General Avia: Pinguino.
Beech Aircraft: Musketeer (M–23).
Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA–28 ‘‘160’’).
Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk 172.
Piper Aircraft: Warrior II, Cadet (PA–28–161).
Grob: G115.
M.B.B. (Messerschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm): Monsun (BO–209–B).
M.B.B.: Monsun (BO–209–B).
Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA–28 ‘‘140’’, PA–28 ‘‘150’’).
Robin: Major (DR–340), Sitar, Bagheera (GY–100–135).
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Super Rallye (MS–886), Rallye Commodore (MS–892).
Siai-Marchetti: (S–202).
F.F.A.: Bravo (AS–202/15).
Partenavia: Oscar (P66B), Bucker (131 APM).
Aeromot: Paulistina P–56.
Pezetel: Koliber 150.
Beech Aircraft: Musketeer III (M–23III).
M.B.B.: Monsun (BO–209–B).
Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal (172–I, 177).
M.B.B.: Monsun (BO–209–B), Wassmer Pacific (WA–51).
American Aviation Corp.: Traveler.
Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (140).
Beech Aircraft: Sport.
Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche (PA–30).
Hi. Shear: Wing.
Ted Smith Aircraft: Aerostar.
Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche (PA–30 Turbo).
M.B.B.: Monsun (BO–209–C).
M.B.B.: Monsun (BO–209–C).
M.B.B.: Monsun (BO–209–C).
Bellanca Aircraft.
Champion Aircraft: Citabria.
Bellanca Aircraft.
CAAR Engineering: Carr Midget.
Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche (PA–39).
Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche (PA–39).
M.B.B.: Monsun (BO–209–C).
Slingsby: T67M Firefly.
Hundustan Aeronautics Ltd.: HT–2.
Bellanca Aircraft.
Champion Aircraft.
Bellanca Aircraft.
Champion Aircraft: Decathalon (8KCAB–CS).
Bellanca Aircraft.
Champion Aircraft: Decathalon (8KCAB).
Riley Aircraft: Riley Twin.
Beech Aircraft: Travel Air (95, B–95).
Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24).
Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air (A–6).
Lake Aircraft: Colonial (C–2, LA–4, 4A or 4P).
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Engine models
O–360–A1AD ............
O–360–A1D ...............
O–360–A1F6 .............
O–360–A1F6D ...........
O–360–A1G6 .............
O–360–A1G6D ..........
O–360–A1H6 .............
O–360–A1LD .............
O–360–A1P ...............
O–360–A2A ...............
O–360–A2D ...............
O–360–A2E ...............
O–360–A2F ...............
O–360–A2G ...............
O–360–A3A ...............
O–360–A3AD ............
O–360–A4A
O–360–A4D
O–360–A4G
O–360–A4K
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O–360–A4N ...............
O–360–A4P ...............
O–360–A5AD ............
O–360–B2C ...............
O–360–C1A ...............
O–360–C1E ...............
O–360–C1F ...............
O–360–C1G ..............
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Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170B, 172, 172A, 172B).
Mooney Aircraft: Mark ‘‘20B’’ (M–20B).
Earl Horton: Pawnee (Piper PA–25).
Dinfia: Ranquel (1A–51).
Neiva: (1PD–5901).
Regente: (N–591).
Wassmer: Super 4 (WA–50A), Sancy (WA–40), Baladou (WA–40), Pariou (WA–40).
Sud: Gardan (GY–180).
Bolkow: (207).
Partenavia: Oscar (P–66).
Siai-Marchetti: (S–205).
Procaer: Picchio (F–15–A).
S.A.A.B.: Safir (91–D).
Malmo: Vipan (MF–10B).
Aero Boero: AB–180.
Beagle: Airedale (A–109).
DeHavilland: Drover (DHA–3MK3).
Kingsford-Smith: Bushmaster (J5–6).
Aero Engine Service Ltd.: Victa (R–2).
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Tabago TB–10.
Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24).
Lake Aircraft: Colonial (LA–4, 4A or 4P).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Beech (Beech 95).
Mooney Aircraft: Master ‘‘21’’ (M–20E), Mark ‘‘20B’’, ‘‘20D’’, (M20B, M20C), Mooney Statesman (M–20G).
Dinfia: Querandi (1A–45).
Wassmer: (WA–50).
Malmo: Vipan (MF1–10).
Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk.
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA–23 ‘‘160’’).
Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal.
Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal 177.
Teal III: TSC (1A3).
Aero Commander.
Beech Aircraft: Duchess 76.
Piper Aircraft: Seminole (PA–44).
Wassmer: Europa WA–52.
Aviat: Husky.
Center Est Aeronautique: Regente (DR–253).
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye Commodore (MS–893).
Societe Aeronautique Normande: Mousquetaire (D–140).
Bolkow: Klemm (K1–107C).
Partenavia: Oscar (P–66).
Beagle: Husky (D5–180) (J1–U).
Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24), Cherokee ‘‘C’’ (PA–28 ‘‘180’’).
Mooney Aircraft: Master ‘‘21’’ (M–20D), Mark ‘‘21’’ (M–20E).
Std. Helicopter.
Aero Commander: Lark (100).
Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal.
Beech Aircraft: Sport.
C.A.A.R.P.S.A.N.: (M–23III).
Societe Aeronautique Normande: Jodel (D–140C).
Robin: Regent (DR400/180), Remorqueur (DR400/180R), R–3170.
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 180GT, Sportavia Sportsman (RS–180).
Norman Aeroplace Co.: NAC–1 Freelance.
Nash Aircraft Ltd.: Petrel.
S.O.C.A.T.A.: TB–10.
Robin: Aiglon (R–1180T).
Piper Aircraft: Cherokee ‘‘D’’ (PA–28 ‘‘180’’).
Varga: Kachina.
Beech Aircraft: Musketeer Custom III.
Grumman American: Tiger.
Beech Aircraft: Sundowner 180.
Piper Aircraft: Archer II (PA–28 ‘‘18’’).
Valmet: PIK–23.
Cessna Aircraft: 172 (Optional).
Penn Yan: Super Cub Conversion.
C. Itoh and Co.: Fuji FA–200.
Seabird Aviation: SB7L.
Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air (A–6).
Bellanca Aircraft: Scout (8GCBC–CS).
Maule: Star Rocket MX–7–180.
Christen: Husky (A–1).
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O–360–C2B ...............
O–360–C2D ...............
O–360–C2E ...............
O–360–C4F ...............
O–360–C4P ...............
O–360–F1A6 .............
O–360–J2A ................
IO–360–B1A ..............
IO–360–B1B ..............
IO–360–B1D ..............
IO–360–B1E ..............
IO–360–B1F ..............
IO–360–B2E ..............
IO–360–B1F6 ............
IO–360–B1G6 ............
IO–360–B2F6 ............
LO–360–A1G6D ........
LO–360–A1H6 ...........
IO–360–E1A ..............
IO–360–L2A ..............
IO–360–M1A .............
IO–360–M1B .............
AEIO–360–B1F .........
AEIO–360–B1G6 .......
AEIO–360–B2F .........
AEIO–360–B4A .........
AEIO–360–H1A .........
AEIO–360–H1B .........
VO–360–A1A .............
VO–360–A1B .............
VO–360–B1A .............
IVO–360–A1A ............
HO–360–B1A ............
HO–360–B1B ............
HO–360–C1A ............
HIO–360–B1A ...........
HIO–360–B1B ...........
HIO–360–G1A ...........
O–540–A1A ...............
O–540–A1A5 .............
O–540–A1B5 .............
O–540–A1C5 .............
O–540–A1D ...............
O–540–A1D5 .............
O–540–A2B ...............
O–540–A3D5 .............
O–540–B1A5 .............
O–540–B1B5 .............
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O–540–B2B5 .............
O–540–B2C5 .............
O–540–B4B5 .............
O–540-E4A5 ..............
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Hughes Tool Co.: (269A).
Hughes Tool Co.: (269A).
Hughes Tool Co.: (YHO–2HU) Military.
Bellanca Aircraft: Scout (8GCBC FP).
Maule: MX–7–180A.
Penn Yan: Super Cub Conversion.
Cessna Aircraft: Cutlass RG.
Robinson: R22.
Beech Aircraft: Travel-Air (B–95A).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA–23 ‘‘200’’).
Beech Aircraft: Travel-Air (B–95B).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA–23 ‘‘200’’).
Fuji: (FA–200).
United Consultants: See-Bee.
Piper Aircraft: Arrow (PA–28 ‘‘180R’’).
Utva: 75.
C.A.A.R.P. C.A.P. (10).
Great Lakes: Trainer.
American Blimp: Spector 42.
Great Lakes: Trainer.
Beech Aircraft: Duchess.
Piper Aircraft: Seminole (PA–44).
T.R. Smith Aircraft: Aerostar.
Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk C–172.
Diamond Aircraft: DA–40.
Vans Aircraft: RV6, RV7, RV8.
Lancair: 360.
F.F.A.: Bravo (200).
Grob: G115/Sport-Acro.
Great Lakes.
Mundry: CAP–10.
Pitts: S–1S.
Bellanca Aircraft: Super Decathalon (8KCAB–180).
American Champion: Super Decathalon.
Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B–2).
Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B–2, B2–A), Military (YHO–3BR).
Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B–2, B2–A).
Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B2–B).
Hughes Tool Co.: (269A).
Hughes Tool Co.: (269A).
Schweizer: (300C).
Hughes Tool Co.: Military (269–A–1), (TH–55A).
Hughes Tool Co.: (269A).
Schweizer: (CB).
Rhein-Flugzeugbau: (RF–1).
Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘180’’).
Helio: Military (H–250).
Yoeman Aviation: (YA–1).
Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA–23 ‘‘250’’), Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘250’’).
Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘250’’).
Found Bros.: (FBA–2C).
Dornier: (DO–28–B1).
Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA–23 ‘‘250’’), Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘250’’), Military Aztec (U–11A).
Dornier: (DO–28).
Aero Commander: (500).
Mid-States Mfg. Co.: Twin Courier (H–500), (U–5).
Piper Aircraft: Navy Aztec (PA–23 ‘‘250’’).
Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA–23 ‘‘235’’).
Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘250’’).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA–24 ‘‘250’’).
Wassmer: (WA–421).
Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA–25 ‘‘235’’), Cherokee (PA–28 ‘‘235’’), Aztec (PA–23 ‘‘235’’).
Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air (A–9).
Rawdon Bros.: Rawdon (T–1).
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 235CA.
Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA–25 ‘‘235’’).
Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA–28 ‘‘235’’).
Embraer: Corioca (EMB–710).
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 235GT, Rallye 235C.
Maule: Star Rocket (MX–7–235), Super Rocket (M–6–235), Super Std. Rocket (M–7–235).
Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘260’’).
Aviamilano: Flamingo (F–250).
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O–540–E4B5 .............
O–540–E4C5 .............
O–540–F1B5 .............
O–540–G1A5 .............
O–540–H1B5D ..........
O–540–H2A5 .............
O–540–H2B5D ..........
O–540–J1A5D ...........
O–540–J3A5 ..............
O–540–J3A5D ...........
O–540–J3C5D ...........
O–540–L3C5D ...........
IO–540–C1B5 ............
IO–540–C1C5 ............
IO–540–C4B5 ............
IO–540–C4D5 ............
IO–540–C4D5D .........
IO–540–D4A5 ............
IO–540–D4B5 ............
IO–540–J4A5 .............
IO–540–R1A5 ............
IO–540–T4A5D ..........
IO–540–T4B5 ............
IO–540–T4B5D ..........
IO–540–T4C5D .........
IO–540–V4A5 ............
IO–540–V4A5D .........
IO–540–W1A5 ...........
IO–540–W1A5D ........
IO–540–W3A5D ........
AEIO–540–D4A5 .......
AEIO–540–D4B5 .......
AEIO–540–D4D5 .......
TIO–540–C1A ............
TIO–540–K1AD .........
TIO–540–AA1AD .......
TIO–540–AB1AD .......
TIO–540–AB1BD .......
TIO–540–AF1A ..........
TIO–540–AG1A .........
TIO–540–AK1A .........
LTIO–540–K1AD .......
Installed on, but not limited to
Siai-Marchetti: (SF–260), (SF–208).
Britten-Norman: (BN–2).
Piper Aircraft: Cherokee Six (PA–32 ‘‘260’’).
Pilatus Britten-Norman: Islander (BN–2A–26), Islander (BN–2A–27), Islander II (BN–2B–26), Islander (BN–2A–21),
Trislander (BN–2A–Mark III–2).
Omega Aircraft: (BS–12D1).
Robinson: (R–44).
Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA–25 ‘‘260’’).
Aero Boero: 260.
Embraer: Impanema ‘‘AG’’.
Gippsland: GA–200.
Aero Boero: 260.
Maule: Star Rocket (MX–7–235), Super Rocket (M–6–235), Super Std. Rocket (M–7–235).
Robin: R–3000/235.
Piper Aircraft: Dakota (PA–28–236).
Cessna Aircraft: Skylane RG.
Cessna Aircraft: TR–182, Turbo Skylane RG.
Piper Aircraft: Aztec B (PA–23 ‘‘250’’), Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘250’’).
Riley Aircraft: Turbo-Rocket.
Piper Aircraft: Aztec C (PA–23 ‘‘250’’), Aztec F.
Wassmer: (WA4–21).
Avions Pierre Robin: (HR100/250).
Bellanca Aircraft: Aries T–250.
Aerofab: Renegade 250.
S.O.C.A.T.A.: TB–20.
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Trinidad TB–20.
Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24 ‘‘260’’).
Siai-Marchetti: (SF–260).
Cerva: (CE–43 Guepard).
Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA–23 ‘‘250’’).
Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA–24).
General Aviation: Model 114.
Commander: 114B.
Rockwell: 114.
Lake Aircraft: Seawolf.
Maule: MT–7–260, M–7–260.
Aircraft Manufacturing Factory.
Brooklands: Scoutmaster.
Maule: MX–7–235, MT–7–235, M7–235.
Maule: Star Rocket (MX–7–235), Super Rocket (M–6–235), Super Std. Rocket (M–7–235).
Schweizer: Power Glider.
Christen: Pitts (S–2S, S–2B).
Siai-Marchetti: SF–260.
H.A.L.: HPT–32.
Slingsby: Firefly T3A.
Moravan: Zlin–50L.
H.A.L.: HPT–32.
Burkhart Grob: Grob G, 115T Aero.
Piper Aircraft: Turbo Aztec (PA–23–250).
Piper Aircraft.
Aerofab Inc.: Turbo Renegade (270).
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Trinidad TC TB–21.
Schweizer.
Mooney Aircraft: ‘‘TLS’’ M20M.
Commander Aircraft: 114TC.
Cessna Aircraft: Turbo Skylane T182T.
Piper Aircraft.
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Unsafe Condition
Compliance
(d) This AD results from reports of 45
failures with head separations of ECi cylinder
assemblies. We are issuing this AD to prevent
loss of engine power due to cracks at the
head-to-barrel interface in the cylinder
assemblies and possible engine failure
caused by separation of a cylinder head,
which could result in loss of control of the
aircraft.
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
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(f) If your engine has not been overhauled
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(g) If your engine was overhauled or had
a cylinder assembly replaced since new, do
the following:
(1) Before further flight, inspect the
maintenance records and engine logbook to
determine if the overhaul or repair facility
used ECi cylinder assemblies, P/N
AEL65102, with cylinder head, P/N
AEL85099, with a SN 1138–02 through SN
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Visual Inspection
(h) Visually inspect around the exhaust
valve side, for cracks or any signs of black
or white residue of combustion leakage from
cracks.
(i) Replace cracked cylinder assemblies
before further flight.
(j) Information on cylinder assembly visual
inspection can be found in ECi Mandatory
Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 08–1, Revision 1,
dated April 8, 2008.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Group ‘‘A’’ Cylinder Assemblies
(i) For Group ‘‘A’’ cylinder assemblies:
(A) Perform an initial visual inspection as
specified in paragraphs (h) through (j) of this
AD, and an initial compression test as
specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this
AD, within the next 10 operating hours timein-service (TIS), if the cylinder assembly has
350 or more operating hours TIS on the
effective date of this AD, but fewer than
2,000 operating hours TIS.
(B) Perform an initial visual inspection as
specified in paragraphs (h) through (j) of this
AD, and an initial compression test as
specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this
AD, before exceeding 350 operating hours
TIS, if the cylinder assembly has fewer than
350 operating hours TIS on the effective date
of this AD.
(C) Replace cylinder assemblies installed
in helicopter engines within the next 25
operating hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD if the cylinder assembly has 1,500
operating hours TIS or more on the effective
date of this AD.
(D) Replace cylinder assemblies installed
in airplane engines within the next 25
operating hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD if the cylinder assembly has 2,000
operating hours TIS or more on the effective
date of this AD.
(E) Perform repetitive visual inspections as
specified in paragraphs (h) through (j) of this
AD, and repetitive compression tests as
specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this
AD, within every 50 operating hours TIS.
(F) Replace cylinder assemblies installed in
helicopter engines that pass the visual
inspections and compression tests, no later
than 1,500 operating hours TIS after the
effective date of this AD.
(G) Replace cylinder assemblies installed
in airplane engines that pass the visual
inspections and compression tests, no later
than 2,000 operating hours TIS after the
effective date of this AD.
rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS
35171–22, or a SN 35239–01 through SN
37016–28, installed.
(2) If the cylinder assemblies are not ECi,
P/N AEL65102, no further action is required.
(3) If the cylinder assemblies are ECi, P/N
AEL65102, and if the serial number is not
listed in this AD, no further action is
required.
(4) If the cylinder assemblies are ECi, P/N
AEL65102, and if the serial number is listed
in this AD, do the following:
Cylinder Assembly Compression Test
(k) Compression test the cylinder assembly.
(l) Information on cylinder assembly
compression testing can be found in ECi MSB
No. 08–1, Revision 1, dated April 8, 2008.
(m) During the compression test, if the
cylinder pressure gauge reads below 70
pounds-per-square-inch, apply a water and
soap solution to the side of the leaking
cylinder, near the head-to-barrel interface.
(n) Replace the cylinder assembly before
further flight, if air leakage and bubbles are
observed on the side of the cylinder
assembly, near the head-to-barrel interface.
(o) Repair or replace the engine cylinder
assembly before further flight if the cause of
the low gauge reading in paragraph (m) of
this AD is from leaking intake or exhaust
valves, or from leaking piston rings.
AGENCY:
Group ‘‘B’’ Cylinder Assemblies
(ii) For Group ‘‘B’’ cylinder assemblies:
(A) Perform an initial visual inspection as
specified in paragraphs (h) through (j) of this
AD, and initial compression test as specified
in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this AD,
within an additional 10 operating hours TIS.
(B) Replace the cylinder assembly within
the next 25 operating hours TIS after the
effective date of this AD if the cylinder
assembly has 350 or more operating hours
TIS on the effective date of this AD.
(C) Replace cylinder assemblies that pass
the initial visual inspections and
compression tests, before exceeding 350
operating hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD.
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Prohibition of ECi Cylinder Assemblies
Affected By This AD
(p) After the effective date of this AD, do
not install any ECi cylinder assembly, P/N
AEL65102, with cylinder head, P/N
AEL85099, and with SN 1138–02 through SN
35171–22, or SN 35239–01 through SN
37016–28, onto any engine, and do not
attempt to repair or reuse these ECi cylinder
assemblies.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(q) The Manager, Special 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.
Special Flight Permits
(r) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we will not
approve special flight permits for this AD for
engines that have failed the visual inspection
or the cylinder assembly compression test
required by this AD.
Related Information
(s) ECi Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 08–
1, Revision 1, dated April 8, 2008, pertains
to the subject of this AD.
(t) Contact Peter W. Hakala, Aerospace
Engineer, Special Certification Office, FAA,
Rotorcraft Directorate, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,
Fort Worth, TX 76193; e-mail:
peter.w.hakala@faa.gov; telephone (817)
222–5145; fax (817) 222–5785, for more
information about this AD.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
May 13, 2008.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2008–0434; Airspace
Docket No. 08–ASW–6]
Proposed Establishment of Class D
Airspace; Victoria, TX
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
SUMMARY: This action proposes to
establish Class D airspace at Victoria
Regional Airport, Victoria, TX. The
establishment of an air traffic control
tower has made this action necessary for
the safety of Instrument Flight Rule
(IFR) operations at Victoria Regional
Airport.
0901 UTC July 31, 2008.
Comments must be received on or
before July 3, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001. You must
identify the docket number FAA–2008–
0434/Airspace Docket No. 07–ASW–6,
at the beginning of your comments. You
may also submit comments on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received, and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Office between
9a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The
Docket Office (telephone 1–800–647–
5527) is on the ground floor of the
building at the above address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary
Mallett, Central Service Center, System
Support Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, Southwest Region, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76193–
0530; telephone: (817) 222–4949.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to
participate in this proposed rulemaking
by submitting such written data, views,
or arguments, as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis
supporting the views and suggestions
presented are particularly helpful in
developing reasoned regulatory
decisions on the proposal. Comments
are specifically invited on the overall
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0052; Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-01-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi)
Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies
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 Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and
540 series, ``Parallel Valve'' reciprocating engines, with certain
Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N)
AEL65102 series ``Titan'', installed. This proposed AD would require
initial and repetitive visual inspections and compression tests to
detect cracks at the head-to-barrel interface, replacement of cylinder
assemblies found cracked, and replacement of certain cylinder
assemblies, at new reduced times-in-service. This proposed AD results
from reports of 45 failures with head separations of ECi cylinder
assemblies. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss of engine power
due to cracks at the head-to-barrel interface in the cylinder
assemblies and possible engine failure caused by separation of a
cylinder head, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft.
DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by July 18,
2008.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this
proposed AD.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
You can get the service information identified in this proposed AD
from Engine Components, Inc., 9503 Middlex, San Antonio, TX 78217;
Phone (800) 324-2359; fax (210) 820-8102.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter W. Hakala, Aerospace Engineer,
Special Certification Office, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, 2601 Meacham
Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76193; e-mail: peter.w.hakala@faa.gov; telephone
(817) 222-5145; fax (817) 222-5785.
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-2008-0052; Directorate
Identifier 2008-NE-01-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://
www.regulations.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 Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any
of our dockets, including, if provided, 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).
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is
the same as the Mail address provided in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
Discussion
In November 2005, we started receiving reports from the National
Transportation Safety Board, FAA Flight Standards District Offices, and
other FAA offices, of failures of ECi cylinder assemblies, P/N AEL65102
series, installed on Lycoming Engines models 320, 360, and 540 series,
parallel valve reciprocating engines. ECi holds the Parts Manufacturer
Approval (PMA) for the affected cylinder assemblies. Parallel valve
Lycoming reciprocating engines are identified by the intake and exhaust
valves in a parallel configuration. We investigated the failures and
determined they were caused by fatigue cracking of the aluminum alloy
cylinder head at the head-to-barrel interface.
We identified two manufacturing groups of cylinder assemblies
requiring action. Group ``A'' cylinder assemblies (serial number (SN)
1138-02 through SN 35171-22) require initial and repetitive visual
inspections and compression tests, and removal from service at 2,000
operating hours time-in-service (TIS), unless installed in helicopters.
If installed in helicopters, group ``A'' cylinder assemblies require
the same actions, but must be removed from service at 1,500 operating
hours TIS. The helicopter ECi cylinder assemblies are removed at 1,500
hours, because the more strenuous operating conditions require a
shorter time between overhaul (TBO). Group ``B'' cylinder assemblies
(SN 35239-01 through SN 37016-28) require the same initial visual
inspection and compression test, but must be removed from service
before exceeding 350 operating hours TIS. All of the affected cylinder
assemblies are marked with cylinder head P/N AEL85099. This unsafe
condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of engine power due
to cracks in the cylinder assembly and possible engine failure caused
by cylinder head separation.
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:
Determining if Group ``A'' or Group ``B'' ECi cylinder
assemblies, P/N AEL65102 series ``Titan'', with cylinder head P/N
AEL85099, are installed on your engine.
For any Group ``A'' cylinder assembly, performing initial
and repetitive visual inspections and compression tests, and
replacement not later than 2,000 operating hours TIS or within 25
operating hours TIS if the cylinder assembly exceeds 2,000 operating
hours TIS on the effective date of the proposed AD.
For any Group ``A'' cylinder assembly installed in a
helicopter, performing the same initial and repetitive visual
inspections and compression tests, but replacement not later than 1,500
operating hours TIS or within 25 operating hours TIS if the cylinder
assembly exceeds 1,500 operating hours TIS on the effective date of the
proposed AD.
For any Group ``B'' cylinder assembly, performing the same
initial visual inspection and compression test, and replacement not
later than 350 operating hours TIS or within 25 operating hours TIS if
the cylinder assembly exceeds 350 operating hours TIS on the effective
date of the proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 13,000 ECi cylinder
assemblies installed in aircraft of U.S. registry. The visual
inspection and compression tests would take about 4 work-hours for each
engine. An individual cylinder replacement would require $1,100 for
parts and 6 work-hours. Lycoming engines with a set of 4 ECi cylinders
would require 12 work-hours for the cylinder replacement. Lycoming
engines with a set of 6 ECi cylinders would require 16 work-hours for
the cylinder replacement. We estimate 18 percent of the affected
population of cylinders will be replaced. The total cost of the
proposed AD to U.S. operators to be $7,952,000. Our estimate is
exclusive of any possible warranty coverage.
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
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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 AD:
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. You may get a copy of this summary at the
address listed under ADDRESSES.
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:
Engine Components Inc. (ECi): Docket No. FAA-2008-0052; Directorate
Identifier 2008-NE-01-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must receive
comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by July 18,
2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron
Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, ``Parallel Valve'',
reciprocating engines listed in Table 1 of this AD, with ECi
cylinder assembly, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series ``Titan'', and
with cylinder head, P/N AEL85099, installed.
(1) The applicable cylinder assembly serial numbers (SNs) are SN
1138-02 through SN 35171-22, (referred to in this AD as Group ``A''
cylinder assemblies); and
(2) SN 35239-01 through SN 37016-28 (referred to in this AD as
Group ``B'' cylinder assemblies).
(3) Note that the cylinder assembly P/N is at the crankcase end
of the cylinder assembly, and might be difficult to see. As a guide
in determining if your cylinder assemblies are affected, all
affected cylinder assemblies have cylinder head P/N AEL85099. The
cylinder head P/N is at the top of the cylinder head, near the
intake and exhaust valve springs, and is easier to locate than the
cylinder assembly P/N.
(4) Note that the set of numbers appearing on the cylinder,
above and to the left of the SN, in the form of ``123456'' is not
used for determining applicability.
Table 1.--Engine Models
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Cylinder assembly part No. Installed on engine models
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AEL65102-NST04........................ O-320-A1B, A2B, A2C, A2D, A3A,
A3B, B2B, B2C, B2D, B2E, B3B,
B3C, C2B, C2C, C3B, C3C, D1A,
D1AD, D1B, D1C, D1D, D1F, D2A,
D2B, D2C, D2F, D2G, D2H, D2J,
D3G, E1A, E1B, E1C, E1F, E1J,
E2A, E2B, E2C, E2D, E2E, E2F,
E2G, E2H, E3D, E3H.
IO-320-A1A, A2A, B1A, B1B, B1C,
B1D, B1E, B2A, D1A, D1AD, D1B,
D1C, E1A, E1B, E2A, E2B.
AEIO-320-D1B, D2B, E1A, E1B,
E2A, E2B.
AIO-320-A1A, A1B, A2A, A2B, B1B,
C1B.
LIO-320-B1A.
AEL65102-NST05........................ IO-320-C1A, C1B, C1F, F1A.
LIO-320-C1A.
AEL65102-NST06........................ O-320-A1A, A2A, A2B, A2C, A3A,
A3B, A3C, E1A, E1B, E2A, E2C,
(also, an O-320 model with no
suffix).
IO-320-A1A, A2A.
AEL65102-NST07........................ IO-320-B1A, B1B.
LIO-320-B1A.
AEL65102-NST08........................ O-320-B1A, B1B, B2A, B2B, B3A,
B3B, B3C, C1A, C1B, C2A, C2B,
C3A, C3B, C3C, D1A, D1B, D2A,
D2B, D2C.
AEL65102-NST10........................ O-360-A1A, A1C, A1D, A2A, A2E,
A3A, A3D, A4A, B1A, B1B, B2A,
B2B, C1A, C1C, C1G, C2A, C2B,
C2C, C2D, D1A, D2A, D2B.
IO-360-B1A, B1B, B1C.
HO-360-A1A, B1A, B1B.
HIO-360-B1A, B1B.
AEIO-360-B1B.
O-540-A1A, A1A5, A1B5, A1C5,
A1D, A1D5, A2B, A3D5, A4A5,
A4B5, A4C5, A4D5, B1A5, B1B5,
B1D5, B2A5, B2B5, B2C5, B2C5D,
B4A5, B4B5, B4B5D, D1A5, E1A,
E4A5, E4B5, E4C5, F1A5, F1B5,
G1A5, G2A5.
IO-540-C1B5, C1C5, C2C, C4B5,
C4B5D, C4C5, D4A5, D4B5, N1A5,
N1A5D.
AEL65102-NST12........................ O-360-A1A, A1AD, A1D, A1F, A1F6,
A1F6D, A1G, A1G6, A1G6D, A1H,
A1H6, A1J, A1LD, A1P, A2A, A2D,
A2F, A2G, A2H, A3A, A3AD, A3D,
A4A, A4AD, A4D, A4G, A4J, A4JD,
A4K, A4M, A4N, A4P, A5AD, B1A,
B2C, C1A, C1C, C1E, C1F, C1G,
C2A, C2B, C2C, C2D, C2E, C4F,
C4P, D2A, F1A6, G1A6.
HO-360 -C1A.
LO-360-A1G6D, A1H6.
HIO-360-B1A, B1B, G1A.
LTO-360-A1A6D.
TO-360-A1A6D.
IO-360-B1B, B1BD, B1D, B1E, B1F,
B1F6, B1G6, B2E, B2F, B2F6,
B4A, E1A, L2A, M1A, M1B.
AEIO-360-B1B, B1D, B1E, B1F,
B1F6, B1G6, B1H, B2F, B2F6,
B4A, H1A, H1B.
O-540-A4D5, B2B5, B2C5, B2C5D,
B4B5, B4B5D, E4A5, E4B5, E4B5D,
E4C5, G1A5, G1A5D, G2A5, H1A5,
H1A5D, H1B5, H1B5D, H2A5,
H2A5D, H2B5D.
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IO-540-C4B5, C4B5D, C4D5, C4D5D,
D4A5, D4B5, D4C5, N1A5, N1A5D,
T4A5D, T4B5, T4B5D, T4C5D,
V4A5, V4A5D.
AEIO-540-D4A5, D4B5, D4C5, D4D5.
AEL65102-NST26........................ IO-540-J4A5, R1A5.
TIO-540-C1A, E1A, G1A, H1A.
AEL65102-NST38........................ IO-360-F1A.
TIO-540-AA1AD, AB1AD, AB1BD,
AF1A, AG1A, AK1A, C1A, C1AD,
K1AD.
LTIO-540-K1AD.
AEL65102-NST43........................ O-360-J2A.
O-540-F1B5, J1A5D, J1B5D, J1C5D,
J1D5D, J2A5D, J2B5D, J2C5D,
J2D5D, J3A5, J3A5D, J3C5D.
IO-540-AB1A5, W1A5, W1A5D,
W3A5D.
AEL65102-NST44........................ O-540-L3C5D.
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For information, the Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming)
models 320, 360, and 540 series, ``Parallel Valve'', reciprocating
engines are installed on, but not limited to, the aircraft listed in
the following Table 2:
Table 2.--Engines Installed On, But Not Limited To
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Engine models Installed on, but not limited to
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O-320-A1A............................. Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22
``150'', PA-22S ``150''),
Apache (PA-23), Pawnee (PA-25).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
170A, 170B).
Mooney Aircraft: Mark (20A).
Dinfia: Ranquel (1A-46).
Simmering-Graz Pauker: Flamingo
(SGP-M-222).
Aviamilano: Scricciolo (P-19).
Vos Helicopter Co.: Spring Bok.
O-320-A1B............................. Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22
``150'', PA-22S ``150''),
Apache (PA-23).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
170A, 170B).
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Horizon (Gardan).
O-320-A2A............................. Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22
``150'', PA-22S ``150''),
Agriculture (PA-18A ``150''),
Super Cub (PA-18 ``150''),
Caribbean (PA-22 ``150''),
Pawnee (PA-25).
Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air
Texas (A-5, A-5T).
Lake Aircraft: Colonial (C-1).
Rawdon Bros.: Rawdon (T-1, T-15,
T-15D).
Shinn Engineering: Shinn (2150-
A).
Dinfia: Ranquel (1A-46).
Neiva: (1PD-5802).
Sud: Gardan-Horizon (GY-80).
LaVerda: Falco (F8L Series II,
America).
Malmo: Vipan (MF1-10).
Kingsford Smith: Autocrat (SCRM-
153).
Aero Commander: 100.
O-320-A2B............................. Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22
``150'', PA-22S ``150''),
Cherokee (PA-28 ``150''), Super
Cub (PA-18 ``150'').
Champion Aircraft: Challenger
(7GCA, 7GCB, 7KC), Citabria
(7GCAA, 7GCRC), Agriculture
(7GCBA).
Beagle: Pup (150).
Artic: Interstate S1B2.
Robinson: R-22.
Varga: Kachina 2150A.
O-320-A2C............................. Robinson: R-22.
Cicare: Cicare AG.
Bellanca Aircraft: Citabria 150
(7GCAA), Citabria 150S (7GCBC).
O-320-A2D............................. Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23).
O-320-A3A............................. Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
170A, 170B).
Corben-Fettes: Globe Special
(Globe GC-1B).
O-320-A3B............................. Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
170A, 170B).
Teal II: TSC (1A2).
O-320-B1A............................. Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
``160'').
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
170A, 170B).
Malmo: Vipan (MF1-10).
O-320-B1B............................. Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
``160'').
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
170A, 170B).
O-320-B2A............................. Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22
``160'', PA-22S ``160'').
O-320-B2B............................. Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22
``160'', PA-22S ``160'').
Beagle: Airedale (D5-160).
Fuji-Heavy Industries: Fuji (F-
200).
Uirapuru: Aerotec 122.
O-320-B2C............................. Robinson: R-22.
O-320-B2D............................. Maule: MX-7-160.
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O-320-B2E............................. Lycon.
O-320-B3A............................. Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
``160'').
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
170A, 170B).
O-320-B3B............................. Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
``160'').
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170,
170A, 170B).
Sud: Gardan (GY80-160).
O-320-C1A............................. Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
``160'').
Riley Aircraft: Rayjay (Apache).
O-320-C1B............................. Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
``160'').
O-320-C3A............................. Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
``160'').
O-320-C3B............................. Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
``160'').
O-320-D1A............................. Sud: Gardan (GY-80).
Gyroflug: Speed Cancard.
Grob: G115.
O-320-D1F............................. Slingsby: T67 Firefly.
O-320-D2A............................. Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA-28S
``160'').
Robin: Major (DR400-140B),
Chevalier (DR-360), (R-3140).
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Tampico TB9.
Slingsby: T67C Firefly.
Daetwyler: MD-3-160.
Nash Aircraft Ltd.: Petrel.
Aviolight: P66D Delta.
General Avia: Pinguino.
O-320-D2B............................. Beech Aircraft: Musketeer (M-
23).
Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA-28
``160'').
O-320-D2J............................. Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk 172.
O-320-D3G............................. Piper Aircraft: Warrior II,
Cadet (PA-28-161).
O-320-E1A............................. Grob: G115.
O-320-E1C............................. M.B.B. (Messerschmitt-Boelkow-
Blohm): Monsun (BO-209-B).
O-320-E1F............................. M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-B).
O-320-E2A............................. Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA-28
``140'', PA-28 ``150'').
Robin: Major (DR-340), Sitar,
Bagheera (GY-100-135).
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Super Rallye (MS-
886), Rallye Commodore (MS-
892).
Siai-Marchetti: (S-202).
F.F.A.: Bravo (AS-202/15).
Partenavia: Oscar (P66B), Bucker
(131 APM).
Aeromot: Paulistina P-56.
Pezetel: Koliber 150.
O-320-E2C............................. Beech Aircraft: Musketeer III (M-
23III).
M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-B).
O-320-E2D............................. Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal (172-
I, 177).
O-320-E2F............................. M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-B),
Wassmer Pacific (WA-51).
O-320-E2G............................. American Aviation Corp.:
Traveler.
O-320-E3D............................. Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (140).
Beech Aircraft: Sport.
IO-320-B2A............................ Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche
(PA-30).
IO-320-B1C............................ Hi. Shear: Wing.
IO-320-B1D............................ Ted Smith Aircraft: Aerostar.
IO-320-C1A............................ Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche
(PA-30 Turbo).
IO-320-D1A............................ M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-C).
IO-320-D1B............................ M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-C).
IO-320-E1A............................ M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-C).
IO-320-E1B............................ Bellanca Aircraft.
IO-320-E2A............................ Champion Aircraft: Citabria.
IO-320-E2B............................ Bellanca Aircraft.
IO-320-F1A............................ CAAR Engineering: Carr Midget.
LIO-320-B1A........................... Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche
(PA-39).
LIO-320-C1A........................... Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche
(PA-39).
AIO-320-B1B........................... M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-C).
AEIO-320-D1B.......................... Slingsby: T67M Firefly.
AEIO-320-D2B.......................... Hundustan Aeronautics Ltd.: HT-
2.
AEIO-320-E1A.......................... Bellanca Aircraft.
Champion Aircraft.
AEIO-320-E1B.......................... Bellanca Aircraft.
Champion Aircraft: Decathalon
(8KCAB-CS).
AEIO-320-E2B.......................... Bellanca Aircraft.
Champion Aircraft: Decathalon
(8KCAB).
O-320-A1A............................. Riley Aircraft: Riley Twin.
O-360-A1A............................. Beech Aircraft: Travel Air (95,
B-95).
Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-
24).
Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air
(A-6).
Lake Aircraft: Colonial (C-2, LA-
4, 4A or 4P).
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Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna
(170B, 172, 172A, 172B).
Mooney Aircraft: Mark ``20B'' (M-
20B).
Earl Horton: Pawnee (Piper PA-
25).
Dinfia: Ranquel (1A-51).
Neiva: (1PD-5901).
Regente: (N-591).
Wassmer: Super 4 (WA-50A), Sancy
(WA-40), Baladou (WA-40),
Pariou (WA-40).
Sud: Gardan (GY-180).
Bolkow: (207).
Partenavia: Oscar (P-66).
Siai-Marchetti: (S-205).
Procaer: Picchio (F-15-A).
S.A.A.B.: Safir (91-D).
Malmo: Vipan (MF-10B).
Aero Boero: AB-180.
Beagle: Airedale (A-109).
DeHavilland: Drover (DHA-3MK3).
Kingsford-Smith: Bushmaster (J5-
6).
Aero Engine Service Ltd.: Victa
(R-2).
O-360-A1AD............................ S.O.C.A.T.A.: Tabago TB-10.
O-360-A1D............................. Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-
24).
Lake Aircraft: Colonial (LA-4,
4A or 4P).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Beech (Beech
95).
Mooney Aircraft: Master ``21''
(M-20E), Mark ``20B'', ``20D'',
(M20B, M20C), Mooney Statesman
(M-20G).
Dinfia: Querandi (1A-45).
Wassmer: (WA-50).
Malmo: Vipan (MF1-10).
Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk.
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-23
``160'').
O-360-A1F6............................ Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal.
O-360-A1F6D........................... Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal 177.
Teal III: TSC (1A3).
O-360-A1G6............................ Aero Commander.
O-360-A1G6D........................... Beech Aircraft: Duchess 76.
O-360-A1H6............................ Piper Aircraft: Seminole (PA-
44).
O-360-A1LD............................ Wassmer: Europa WA-52.
O-360-A1P............................. Aviat: Husky.
O-360-A2A............................. Center Est Aeronautique: Regente
(DR-253).
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye Commodore
(MS-893).
Societe Aeronautique Normande:
Mousquetaire (D-140).
Bolkow: Klemm (K1-107C).
Partenavia: Oscar (P-66).
Beagle: Husky (D5-180) (J1-U).
O-360-A2D............................. Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-
24), Cherokee ``C'' (PA-28
``180'').
Mooney Aircraft: Master ``21''
(M-20D), Mark ``21'' (M-20E).
O-360-A2E............................. Std. Helicopter.
O-360-A2F............................. Aero Commander: Lark (100).
Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal.
O-360-A2G............................. Beech Aircraft: Sport.
O-360-A3A............................. C.A.A.R.P.S.A.N.: (M-23III).
Societe Aeronautique Normande:
Jodel (D-140C).
Robin: Regent (DR400/180),
Remorqueur (DR400/180R), R-
3170.
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 180GT,
Sportavia Sportsman (RS-180).
Norman Aeroplace Co.: NAC-1
Freelance.
Nash Aircraft Ltd.: Petrel.
O-360-A3AD............................ S.O.C.A.T.A.: TB-10.
Robin: Aiglon (R-1180T).
O-360-A4A............................. Piper Aircraft: Cherokee ``D''
(PA-28 ``180'').
O-360-A4D............................. Varga: Kachina.
O-360-A4G............................. Beech Aircraft: Musketeer Custom
III.
O-360-A4K............................. Grumman American: Tiger.
Beech Aircraft: Sundowner 180.
O-360-A4M............................. Piper Aircraft: Archer II (PA-28
``18'').
Valmet: PIK-23.
O-360-A4N............................. Cessna Aircraft: 172 (Optional).
O-360-A4P............................. Penn Yan: Super Cub Conversion.
O-360-A5AD............................ C. Itoh and Co.: Fuji FA-200.
O-360-B2C............................. Seabird Aviation: SB7L.
O-360-C1A............................. Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air
(A-6).
O-360-C1E............................. Bellanca Aircraft: Scout (8GCBC-
CS).
O-360-C1F............................. Maule: Star Rocket MX-7-180.
O-360-C1G............................. Christen: Husky (A-1).
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O-360-C2B............................. Hughes Tool Co.: (269A).
O-360-C2D............................. Hughes Tool Co.: (269A).
O-360-C2E............................. Hughes Tool Co.: (YHO-2HU)
Military.
Bellanca Aircraft: Scout (8GCBC
FP).
O-360-C4F............................. Maule: MX-7-180A.
O-360-C4P............................. Penn Yan: Super Cub Conversion.
O-360-F1A6............................ Cessna Aircraft: Cutlass RG.
O-360-J2A............................. Robinson: R22.
IO-360-B1A............................ Beech Aircraft: Travel-Air (B-
95A).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-23
``200'').
IO-360-B1B............................ Beech Aircraft: Travel-Air (B-
95B).
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-23
``200'').
Fuji: (FA-200).
IO-360-B1D............................ United Consultants: See-Bee.
IO-360-B1E............................ Piper Aircraft: Arrow (PA-28
``180R'').
IO-360-B1F............................ Utva: 75.
IO-360-B2E............................ C.A.A.R.P. C.A.P. (10).
IO-360-B1F6........................... Great Lakes: Trainer.
IO-360-B1G6........................... American Blimp: Spector 42.
IO-360-B2F6........................... Great Lakes: Trainer.
LO-360-A1G6D.......................... Beech Aircraft: Duchess.
LO-360-A1H6........................... Piper Aircraft: Seminole (PA-
44).
IO-360-E1A............................ T.R. Smith Aircraft: Aerostar.
IO-360-L2A............................ Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk C-172.
IO-360-M1A............................ Diamond Aircraft: DA-40.
IO-360-M1B............................ Vans Aircraft: RV6, RV7, RV8.
Lancair: 360.
AEIO-360-B1F.......................... F.F.A.: Bravo (200).
Grob: G115/Sport-Acro.
AEIO-360-B1G6......................... Great Lakes.
AEIO-360-B2F.......................... Mundry: CAP-10.
AEIO-360-B4A.......................... Pitts: S-1S.
AEIO-360-H1A.......................... Bellanca Aircraft: Super
Decathalon (8KCAB-180).
AEIO-360-H1B.......................... American Champion: Super
Decathalon.
VO-360-A1A............................ Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B-2).
VO-360-A1B............................ Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B-2,
B2-A), Military (YHO-3BR).
VO-360-B1A............................ Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B-2,
B2-A).
IVO-360-A1A........................... Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B2-
B).
HO-360-B1A............................ Hughes Tool Co.: (269A).
HO-360-B1B............................ Hughes Tool Co.: (269A).
HO-360-C1A............................ Schweizer: (300C).
HIO-360-B1A........................... Hughes Tool Co.: Military (269-A-
1), (TH-55A).
HIO-360-B1B........................... Hughes Tool Co.: (269A).
HIO-360-G1A........................... Schweizer: (CB).
O-540-A1A............................. Rhein-Flugzeugbau: (RF-1).
O-540-A1A5............................ Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24
``180'').
Helio: Military (H-250).
Yoeman Aviation: (YA-1).
O-540-A1B5............................ Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA-23
``250''), Comanche (PA-24
``250'').
O-540-A1C5............................ Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24
``250'').
O-540-A1D............................. Found Bros.: (FBA-2C).
Dornier: (DO-28-B1).
O-540-A1D5............................ Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA-23
``250''), Comanche (PA-24
``250''), Military Aztec (U-
11A).
Dornier: (DO-28).
O-540-A2B............................. Aero Commander: (500).
Mid-States Mfg. Co.: Twin
Courier (H-500), (U-5).
O-540-A3D5............................ Piper Aircraft: Navy Aztec (PA-
23 ``250'').
O-540-B1A5............................ Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23
``235'').
O-540-B1B5............................ Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24
``250'').
Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-24
``250'').
O-540-B1D5............................ Wassmer: (WA-421).
O-540-B2B5............................ Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA-25
``235''), Cherokee (PA-28
``235''), Aztec (PA-23
``235'').
Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air
(A-9).
Rawdon Bros.: Rawdon (T-1).
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 235CA.
O-540-B2C5............................ Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA-25
``235'').
O-540-B4B5............................ Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA-28
``235'').
Embraer: Corioca (EMB-710).
S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 235GT,
Rallye 235C.
Maule: Star Rocket (MX-7-235),
Super Rocket (M-6-235), Super
Std. Rocket (M-7-235).
O-540-E4A5............................ Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24
``260'').
Aviamilano: Flamingo (F-250).
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Siai-Marchetti: (SF-260), (SF-
208).
O-540-E4B5............................ Britten-Norman: (BN-2).
Piper Aircraft: Cherokee Six (PA-
32 ``260'').
O-540-E4C5............................ Pilatus Britten-Norman: Islander
(BN-2A-26), Islander (BN-2A-
27), Islander II (BN-2B-26),
Islander (BN-2A-21), Trislander
(BN-2A-Mark III-2).
O-540-F1B5............................ Omega Aircraft: (BS-12D1).
Robinson: (R-44).
O-540-G1A5............................ Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA-25
``260'').
O-540-H1B5D........................... Aero Boero: 260.
O-540-H2A5............................ Embraer: Impanema ``AG''.
Gippsland: GA-200.
O-540-H2B5D........................... Aero Boero: 260.
O-540-J1A5D........................... Maule: Star Rocket (MX-7-235),
Super Rocket (M-6-235), Super
Std. Rocket (M-7-235).
O-540-J3A5............................ Robin: R-3000/235.
O-540-J3A5D........................... Piper Aircraft: Dakota (PA-28-
236).
O-540-J3C5D........................... Cessna Aircraft: Skylane RG.
O-540-L3C5D........................... Cessna Aircraft: TR-182, Turbo
Skylane RG.
IO-540-C1B5........................... Piper Aircraft: Aztec B (PA-23
``250''), Comanche (PA-24
``250'').
IO-540-C1C5........................... Riley Aircraft: Turbo-Rocket.
IO-540-C4B5........................... Piper Aircraft: Aztec C (PA-23
``250''), Aztec F.
Wassmer: (WA4-21).
Avions Pierre Robin: (HR100/
250).
Bellanca Aircraft: Aries T-250.
Aerofab: Renegade 250.
IO-540-C4D5........................... S.O.C.A.T.A.: TB-20.
IO-540-C4D5D.......................... S.O.C.A.T.A.: Trinidad TB-20.
IO-540-D4A5........................... Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24
``260'').
Siai-Marchetti: (SF-260).
IO-540-D4B5........................... Cerva: (CE-43 Guepard).
IO-540-J4A5........................... Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA-23
``250'').
IO-540-R1A5........................... Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-
24).
IO-540-T4A5D.......................... General Aviation: Model 114.
IO-540-T4B5........................... Commander: 114B.
IO-540-T4B5D.......................... Rockwell: 114.
IO-540-T4C5D.......................... Lake Aircraft: Seawolf.
IO-540-V4A5........................... Maule: MT-7-260, M-7-260.
Aircraft Manufacturing Factory.
IO-540-V4A5D.......................... Brooklands: Scoutmaster.
IO-540-W1A5........................... Maule: MX-7-235, MT-7-235, M7-
235.
IO-540-W1A5D.......................... Maule: Star Rocket (MX-7-235),
Super Rocket (M-6-235), Super
Std. Rocket (M-7-235).
IO-540-W3A5D.......................... Schweizer: Power Glider.
AEIO-540-D4A5......................... Christen: Pitts (S-2S, S-2B).
Siai-Marchetti: SF-260.
H.A.L.: HPT-32.
Slingsby: Firefly T3A.
AEIO-540-D4B5......................... Moravan: Zlin-50L.
H.A.L.: HPT-32.
AEIO-540-D4D5......................... Burkhart Grob: Grob G, 115T
Aero.
TIO-540-C1A........................... Piper Aircraft: Turbo Aztec (PA-
23-250).
TIO-540-K1AD.......................... Piper Aircraft.
TIO-540-AA1AD......................... Aerofab Inc.: Turbo Renegade
(270).
TIO-540-AB1AD......................... S.O.C.A.T.A.: Trinidad TC TB-21.
TIO-540-AB1BD......................... Schweizer.
TIO-540-AF1A.......................... Mooney Aircraft: ``TLS'' M20M.
TIO-540-AG1A.......................... Commander Aircraft: 114TC.
TIO-540-AK1A.......................... Cessna Aircraft: Turbo Skylane
T182T.
LTIO-540-K1AD......................... Piper Aircraft.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of 45 failures with head
separations of ECi cylinder assemblies. We are issuing this AD to
prevent loss of engine power due to cracks at the head-to-barrel
interface in the cylinder assemblies and possible engine failure
caused by separation of a cylinder head, which could result in loss
of control of the aircraft.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
Engines Not Overhauled or Cylinder Assemblies Not Replaced Since New
(f) If your engine has not been overhauled or had any cylinder
assemblies replaced since new, no further action is required.
Engines Overhauled or Cylinder Assemblies Replaced Since New
(g) If your engine was overhauled or had a cylinder assembly
replaced since new, do the following:
(1) Before further flight, inspect the maintenance records and
engine logbook to determine if the overhaul or repair facility used
ECi cylinder assemblies, P/N AEL65102, with cylinder head, P/N
AEL85099, with a SN 1138-02 through SN
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35171-22, or a SN 35239-01 through SN 37016-28, installed.
(2) If the cylinder assemblies are not ECi, P/N AEL65102, no
further action is required.
(3) If the cylinder assemblies are ECi, P/N AEL65102, and if the
serial number is not listed in this AD, no further action is
required.
(4) If the cylinder assemblies are ECi, P/N AEL65102, and if the
serial number is listed in this AD, do the following:
Group ``A'' Cylinder Assemblies
(i) For Group ``A'' cylinder assemblies:
(A) Perform an initial visual inspection as specified in
paragraphs (h) through (j) of this AD, and an initial compression
test as specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this AD, within
the next 10 operating hours time-in-service (TIS), if the cylinder
assembly has 350 or more operating hours TIS on the effective date
of this AD, but fewer than 2,000 operating hours TIS.
(B) Perform an initial visual inspection as specified in
paragraphs (h) through (j) of this AD, and an initial compression
test as specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this AD, before
exceeding 350 operating hours TIS, if the cylinder assembly has
fewer than 350 operating hours TIS on the effective date of this AD.
(C) Replace cylinder assemblies installed in helicopter engines
within the next 25 operating hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD if the cylinder assembly has 1,500 operating hours TIS or
more on the effective date of this AD.
(D) Replace cylinder assemblies installed in airplane engines
within the next 25 operating hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD if the cylinder assembly has 2,000 operating hours TIS or
more on the effective date of this AD.
(E) Perform repetitive visual inspections as specified in
paragraphs (h) through (j) of this AD, and repetitive compression
tests as specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this AD, within
every 50 operating hours TIS.
(F) Replace cylinder assemblies installed in helicopter engines
that pass the visual inspections and compression tests, no later
than 1,500 operating hours TIS after the effective date of this AD.
(G) Replace cylinder assemblies installed in airplane engines
that pass the visual inspections and compression tests, no later
than 2,000 operating hours TIS after the effective date of this AD.
Group ``B'' Cylinder Assemblies
(ii) For Group ``B'' cylinder assemblies:
(A) Perform an initial visual inspection as specified in
paragraphs (h) through (j) of this AD, and initial compression test
as specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this AD, within an
additional 10 operating hours TIS.
(B) Replace the cylinder assembly within the next 25 operating
hours TIS after the effective date of this AD if the cylinder
assembly has 350 or more operating hours TIS on the effective date
of this AD.
(C) Replace cylinder assemblies that pass the initial visual
inspections and compression tests, before exceeding 350 operating
hours TIS after the effective date of this AD.
Visual Inspection
(h) Visually inspect around the exhaust valve side, for cracks
or any signs of black or white residue of combustion leakage from
cracks.
(i) Replace cracked cylinder assemblies before further flight.
(j) Information on cylinder assembly visual inspection can be
found in ECi Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 08-1, Revision 1,
dated April 8, 2008.
Cylinder Assembly Compression Test
(k) Compression test the cylinder assembly.
(l) Information on cylinder assembly compression testing can be
found in ECi MSB No. 08-1, Revision 1, dated April 8, 2008.
(m) During the compression test, if the cylinder pressure gauge
reads below 70 pounds-per-square-inch, apply a water and soap
solution to the side of the leaking cylinder, near the head-to-
barrel interface.
(n) Replace the cylinder assembly before further flight, if air
leakage and bubbles are observed on the side of the cylinder
assembly, near the head-to-barrel interface.
(o) Repair or replace the engine cylinder assembly before
further flight if the cause of the low gauge reading in paragraph
(m) of this AD is from leaking intake or exhaust valves, or from
leaking piston rings.
Prohibition of ECi Cylinder Assemblies Affected By This AD
(p) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any ECi
cylinder assembly, P/N AEL65102, with cylinder head, P/N AEL85099,
and with SN 1138-02 through SN 35171-22, or SN 35239-01 through SN
37016-28, onto any engine, and do not attempt to repair or reuse
these ECi cylinder assemblies.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(q) The Manager, Special 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.
Special Flight Permits
(r) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we will not approve special flight
permits for this AD for engines that have failed the visual
inspection or the cylinder assembly compression test required by
this AD.
Related Information
(s) ECi Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 08-1, Revision 1, dated
April 8, 2008, pertains to the subject of this AD.
(t) Contact Peter W. Hakala, Aerospace Engineer, Special
Certification Office, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, 2601 Meacham
Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76193; e-mail: peter.w.hakala@faa.gov;
telephone (817) 222-5145; fax (817) 222-5785, for more information
about this AD.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on May 13, 2008.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8-11116 Filed 5-16-08; 8:45 am]
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