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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0052; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NE–01–AD; Amendment 39–
15672; AD 2008–19–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Engine
Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating
Engine Cylinder Assemblies
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting 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
AD requires 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 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.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
October 20, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You can get the service
information identified in this AD from
Engine Components, Inc., 9503
Middlex, San Antonio, TX 78217; Phone
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(800) 324–2359; fax (210) 820–8102;
https://www.eci2fly.com.
The Docket Operations office is
located at Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
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.
The FAA
proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with
a proposed AD. The proposed AD
applies to 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. We
published the proposed AD in the
Federal Register on May 19, 2008 (73
FR 28756). That action proposed to
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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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 AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is provided in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments received.
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Request To Reduce the Economic
Impact
One commenter, the Aircraft Owners
and Pilots Association, states that the
50-hour inspection interval should be
increased to 100 hours, to reduce the
economic impact of the cylinder
assembly inspections. Another
commenter, a private citizen, states that
the cost of the 50-hour inspections was
not considered in the NPRM economic
estimate.
We do not agree. We selected the 50hour inspection interval so that
aluminum cylinder cracks could be
detected before a head separation
occurred. By removing leaking cylinder
heads discovered during the periodic
50-hour inspections, the probability of
having an in flight head separation is
greatly reduced. Also, the 50-hour
inspection interval coincides with the
scheduled maintenance for normal
engine oil and filter changes. Also, the
costs of compliance in the NPRM did
include costs for the additional cylinder
assembly inspections. We did not
change the AD.
Retiring Cylinder Assemblies at TimeBetween-Overhaul Is Too Expensive
One commenter, a private citizen,
states that it is too expensive to retire all
the subject cylinder assemblies at the
normal overhaul time. Another
commenter, a private citizen, states that
it is unreasonable for general aviation
airplane owners, in Part 91 use, to be
required to retire cylinder assemblies at
the time-between-overhaul or at normal
engine overhaul time.
We do not agree. The subject cylinder
assemblies can be safely run to the
normal TBO with the required 50-hour
inspections, with compression tests.
Because of metallurgical analysis results
of the fatigue cracks in the aluminum
alloy cylinder heads, and also the
history of the head separation hours-inservice, the probability of a head
separation is greater with the subject
cylinder assemblies running past the
time-between-overhaul time. Therefore,
we do not consider the cylinder
assemblies to be airworthy past the
normal engine overhaul time. We did
not change the AD.
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Cylinder Assembly Serial Number
Range Is Different in the ECi Mandatory
Service Bulletin
to be $7,952,000. Our estimate is
exclusive of any possible warranty
coverage.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
One commenter, ECi., states that the
cylinder assembly serial number range
in the proposed AD for the Group ‘‘B’’
cylinders is slightly different from the
serial numbers listed in the ECi
Mandatory service Bulletin No. 08–1.
The commenter states that several
additional cylinder serial numbers
should be included in Group ‘‘B’’.
We do not agree. We researched the
cylinder assembly serial numbers in the
proposed AD and they are correct. The
Group ‘‘A’’ cylinder assemblies go up to
serial number 35171–22. The Group ‘‘B’’
cylinder assemblies start at serial
number 35239–01. We discussed the
serial number comment with ECi. They
agree that the serial number range in the
proposed AD is correct. ECi states that
they have revised the serial numbers in
ECi. Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB)
No. 08–1 to match the serial numbers in
the AD, and issued MSB No. 08–1,
Revision 3, dated August 19, 2008. We
now reference this MSB Revision 3 in
the AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Adoption of the Amendment
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comments
received, and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting
the AD as proposed. We have
determined that these changes will
neither increase the economic burden
on any operator nor increase the scope
of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
13,000 ECi cylinder assemblies installed
in aircraft of U.S. registry. The visual
inspection and compression tests will
take about 4 work-hours for each engine.
An individual cylinder replacement will
require $1,100 for parts and 6 workhours. Lycoming engines with a set of
4 ECi cylinders will require 12 workhours for the cylinder replacement.
Lycoming engines with a set of 6 ECi
cylinders will require 16 work-hours for
the cylinder replacement. We estimate
18 percent of the affected population of
cylinders will be replaced. We estimate
the total cost of the AD to U.S. operators
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
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.
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Regulatory Findings
Affected ADs
(b) None.
We have determined that this AD will
not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will 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 summary of the costs
to comply with this AD and placed it in
the AD Docket. You may get a copy of
this summary at the address listed
under ADDRESSES.
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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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:
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2008–19–05 Engine Components, Inc. (ECi):
Amendment 39–15672. Docket No.
FAA–2008–0052; Directorate Identifier
2008–NE–01–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective October 20, 2008.
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:
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
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TABLE 1—ENGINE MODELS—Continued
Cylinder assembly part No.:
Installed on engine models:
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
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
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
Installed on, but not limited to:
O–320–A1A ..........................
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Engine models:
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).
O–320–A1B ..........................
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TABLE 2—ENGINES INSTALLED ON, BUT NOT LIMITED TO—Continued
Engine models:
Installed on, but not limited to:
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.
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.
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).
O–320–A2B ..........................
O–320–A2C ..........................
O–320–A2D ..........................
O–320–A3A ..........................
O–320–A3B ..........................
O–320–B1A ..........................
O–320–B1B ..........................
O–320–B2A ..........................
O–320–B2B ..........................
O–320–B2C
O–320–B2D
O–320–B2E
O–320–B3A
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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 ..........................
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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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Engine models:
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 ....................
AEIO–320–E1B ....................
AEIO–320–E2B ....................
O–320–A1A. .........................
O–360–A1A. .........................
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O–360–A1D ..........................
O–360–A1F6 ........................
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Installed on, but not limited to:
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).
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).
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Engine models:
Installed on, but not limited to:
O–360–A1G6 .......................
O–360–A1G6D .....................
O–360–A1H6 ........................
O–360–A1LD ........................
O–360–A1P ..........................
O–360–A2A ..........................
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).
Hughes Tool Co.:HIO-360-B1A (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.
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
..........................
..........................
.........................
..........................
O–360–A4M .........................
O–360–A4N ..........................
O–360–A4P ..........................
O–360–A5AD .......................
O–360–B2C ..........................
O–360–C1A ..........................
O–360–C1E ..........................
O–360–C1F ..........................
O–360–C1G .........................
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 .........................
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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 ....................
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Engine models:
Installed on, but not limited to:
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 ........................
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).
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.
O–540–A1B5 ........................
O–540–A1C5 ........................
O–540–A1D ..........................
O–540–A1D5 ........................
O–540–A2B ..........................
O–540–A3D5 ........................
O–540–B1A5 ........................
O–540–B1B5 ........................
O–540–B1D5 ........................
O–540–B2B5 ........................
O–540–B2C5 ........................
O–540–B4B5 ........................
O–540–E4A5 ........................
O–540–E4B5 ........................
O–540–E4C5 ........................
O–540–F1B5 ........................
O–540–G1A5 .......................
O–540–H1B5D .....................
O–540–H2A5 ........................
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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 ....................
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Engine models:
Installed on, but not limited to:
IO–540–T4B5 .......................
IO–540–T4B5D ....................
IO–540–T4C5D ....................
IO–540–V4A5 .......................
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.
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–K1A .....................
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.
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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, PN
AEL85099, with a SN 1138–02 through SN
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.
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(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 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.
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(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 3,
dated August 19, 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 3, dated August 19, 2008.
(m) During the compression test, if the
cylinder pressure gauge reads below 70
pounds-per-square-inch, apply a water and
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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 3, dated August 19, 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
September 5, 2008.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8–21125 Filed 9–12–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0366; Airspace
Docket No. 08–ANM–5]
Establishment of Class E Airspace;
Weiser, ID
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action will establish
Class E airspace at Weiser Municipal
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Airport, Weiser, ID. Controlled airspace
is necessary to accommodate aircraft
using a new Area Navigation (RNAV)
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Standard Instrument Approach
Procedure (SIAP) at Weiser Municipal
Airport, Weiser, ID. This will improve
the safety of Instrument Flight Rules
(IFR) aircraft executing the new RNAV
GPS SIAP at Weiser Municipal Airport,
Weiser, ID.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC,
November 20, 2008. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this
incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and
publication of conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Eldon Taylor, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support
Group, Western Service Area, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057;
telephone (425) 203–4537.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On June 16, 2008, the FAA published
in the Federal Register a notice of
proposed rulemaking to establish
controlled airspace at Weiser, ID (73 FR
33940). Interested parties were invited
to participate in this rulemaking effort
by submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received.
Class E airspace designations are
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
Order 7400.9R signed August 15, 2007,
and effective September 15, 2007, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
part 71.1. The Class E airspace
designations listed in this document
will be published subsequently in that
Order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
establishing Class E airspace at Weiser,
ID. Additional controlled airspace is
necessary to accommodate IFR aircraft
executing a new RNAV (GPS) approach
procedure at Weiser Municipal Airport,
Weiser, ID.
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
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impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that will only affect air
traffic procedures and air navigation, it
is certified that this rule, when
promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1,
Section 106 discusses the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the agency’s
authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it establishes
controlled airspace at Weiser Municipal
Airport, Weiser, ID.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E. O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9R, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
signed August 15, 2007, and effective
September 15, 2007 is amended as
follows:
■
Paragraph 6005. Class E airspace areas
extending upward from 700 feet or more
above the surface of the earth.
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Weiser Municipal Airport, ID
(Lat. 44°12′17″ N., Long. 116°57′38″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius
of Weiser Municipal Airport.
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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;
Amendment 39-15672; AD 2008-19-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi)
Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting 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 AD requires 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 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.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 20, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You can get the service information identified in this AD
from Engine Components, Inc., 9503 Middlex, San Antonio, TX 78217;
Phone (800) 324-2359; fax (210) 820-8102; https://www.eci2fly.com.
The Docket Operations office is located at Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,
SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-
0001.
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: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39
with a proposed AD. The proposed AD applies to 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. We published the proposed AD in the Federal Register on May
19, 2008 (73 FR 28756). That action proposed to 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.
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 AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is provided in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments received.
Request To Reduce the Economic Impact
One commenter, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, states
that the 50-hour inspection interval should be increased to 100 hours,
to reduce the economic impact of the cylinder assembly inspections.
Another commenter, a private citizen, states that the cost of the 50-
hour inspections was not considered in the NPRM economic estimate.
We do not agree. We selected the 50-hour inspection interval so
that aluminum cylinder cracks could be detected before a head
separation occurred. By removing leaking cylinder heads discovered
during the periodic 50-hour inspections, the probability of having an
in flight head separation is greatly reduced. Also, the 50-hour
inspection interval coincides with the scheduled maintenance for normal
engine oil and filter changes. Also, the costs of compliance in the
NPRM did include costs for the additional cylinder assembly
inspections. We did not change the AD.
Retiring Cylinder Assemblies at Time-Between-Overhaul Is Too Expensive
One commenter, a private citizen, states that it is too expensive
to retire all the subject cylinder assemblies at the normal overhaul
time. Another commenter, a private citizen, states that it is
unreasonable for general aviation airplane owners, in Part 91 use, to
be required to retire cylinder assemblies at the time-between-overhaul
or at normal engine overhaul time.
We do not agree. The subject cylinder assemblies can be safely run
to the normal TBO with the required 50-hour inspections, with
compression tests. Because of metallurgical analysis results of the
fatigue cracks in the aluminum alloy cylinder heads, and also the
history of the head separation hours-in-service, the probability of a
head separation is greater with the subject cylinder assemblies running
past the time-between-overhaul time. Therefore, we do not consider the
cylinder assemblies to be airworthy past the normal engine overhaul
time. We did not change the AD.
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Cylinder Assembly Serial Number Range Is Different in the ECi Mandatory
Service Bulletin
One commenter, ECi., states that the cylinder assembly serial
number range in the proposed AD for the Group ``B'' cylinders is
slightly different from the serial numbers listed in the ECi Mandatory
service Bulletin No. 08-1. The commenter states that several additional
cylinder serial numbers should be included in Group ``B''.
We do not agree. We researched the cylinder assembly serial numbers
in the proposed AD and they are correct. The Group ``A'' cylinder
assemblies go up to serial number 35171-22. The Group ``B'' cylinder
assemblies start at serial number 35239-01. We discussed the serial
number comment with ECi. They agree that the serial number range in the
proposed AD is correct. ECi states that they have revised the serial
numbers in ECi. Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 08-1 to match the
serial numbers in the AD, and issued MSB No. 08-1, Revision 3, dated
August 19, 2008. We now reference this MSB Revision 3 in the AD.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments received, and determined that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD as proposed. We have determined that
these changes will neither increase the economic burden on any operator
nor increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 13,000 ECi cylinder assemblies
installed in aircraft of U.S. registry. The visual inspection and
compression tests will take about 4 work-hours for each engine. An
individual cylinder replacement will require $1,100 for parts and 6
work-hours. Lycoming engines with a set of 4 ECi cylinders will require
12 work-hours for the cylinder replacement. Lycoming engines with a set
of 6 ECi cylinders will require 16 work-hours for the cylinder
replacement. We estimate 18 percent of the affected population of
cylinders will be replaced. We estimate the total cost of the 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 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 AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will 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 summary of the costs to comply with this AD and
placed it in the AD Docket. 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.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2008-19-05 Engine Components, Inc. (ECi): Amendment 39-15672. Docket
No. FAA-2008-0052; Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-01-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October
20, 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
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LIO-320-B1A
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AEL65102-NST05............... IO-320-C1A, C1B, C1F, F1A
LIO-320-C1A
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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
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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
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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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).
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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.
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).
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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).
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).
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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).
O-360-C2B.................... Hughes Tool Co.:HIO-360-B1A (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.
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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).
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.
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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-K1A................. 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, PN
AEL85099, with a SN 1138-02 through SN 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 3,
dated August 19, 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 3, dated August 19, 2008.
(m) During the compression test, if the cylinder pressure gauge
reads below 70 pounds-per-square-inch, apply a water and
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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 3, dated
August 19, 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 September 5, 2008.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8-21125 Filed 9-12-08; 8:45 am]
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