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December 16, 2009.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9–30709 Filed 12–30–09; 8:45 am]
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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–
16151; AD 2009–26–12]
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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 superseding an
existing 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.
That AD currently 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 requires the same
actions, but for an expanded population
of cylinder assemblies. This AD results
from reports of 10 additional cylinder
head separations since issuing AD
2008–19–05, on cylinder serial numbers
not listed in that AD. We are issuing this
AD to prevent loss of engine power due
to cracks at the head-to-barrel interface
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
February 4, 2010.
ADDRESSES: The Docket Operations
office is located at Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
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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 by
superseding AD 2008–19–05,
Amendment 39–15672 (73 FR 53105,
September 15, 2008), 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 July 30, 2009 (74 FR
37955). 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, and for an expanded population
of cylinder assemblies.
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.
Two commenters state that proposed
AD paragraphs (m) and (n) are confusing
and contradictory. Paragraph (m) allows
repair or replacement of cylinders with
leakage provided that the cylinder is not
cracked, but paragraph (n) prohibits
removed cylinders from being reinstalled.
We agree. We changed paragraph (m)
to state ‘‘For Group ‘A’ cylinder
assemblies only, repair or replace the
engine cylinder assembly before further
flight if the cause of the low gauge
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reading in paragraph (k) of this AD is
from leaking intake or exhaust valves, or
from leaking piston rings.’’ We also
changed paragraph (n) to state, ‘‘After
the effective date of this AD, do not
install any Group ‘B’ ECi cylinder
assembly, P/N AEL65102, onto any
engine and do not attempt to repair or
reuse Group ‘B’ cylinder assemblies.’’
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 with the changes described
previously. 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
about 18,000 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
$10,172,000. 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.
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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.
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Adoption of the Amendment
Applicability
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
(c) If your engine has not been overhauled,
or not had any cylinder assemblies replaced
since new, no further action is required.
(d) 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 (S/Ns) are S/N 1138–02 through
S/N 35171–22 (referred to in this AD as
Group ‘‘A’’ cylinder assemblies); and
(2) S/N 35239–01 through S/N 42179–30
(referred to in this AD as Group ‘‘B’’ cylinder
assemblies).
(3) 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) The set of numbers appearing on the
cylinder, above and to the left of the S/N, in
the form of ‘‘123456’’ is not used for
determining this AD’s applicability.
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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
removing Amendment 39–39–15672 (73
FR 53105, September 15, 2008), and by
adding a new airworthiness directive,
Amendment 39–16151, to read as
follows:
■
2009–26–12 Engine Components, Inc. (ECi):
Amendment 39–16151. Docket No.
FAA–2008–0052; Directorate Identifier
2008–NE–01–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective February 4, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2008–19–05,
Amendment 39–15672.
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, B4A5, B4B5, D1A5, E1A, E4A5, E4B5, E4C5, F1A5, F1B5, G1A5, G2A5.
IO–540–C1B5, C1C5, C2C, C4B5, C4B5D, C4C5, D4A5, D4B5, N1A5.
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, E4C5, G1A5, G2A5, H1A5, H1A5D, H1B5, H1B5D,
H2A5, H2A5D, H2B5D.
AEL65102–NST05 .....
AEL65102–NST06 .....
AEL65102–NST07 .....
AEL65102–NST08 .....
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TABLE 1—ENGINE MODELS—Continued
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.
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.
O–320–A1B ...............
O–320–A2A ...............
O–320–A2B ...............
O–320–A2C ...............
O–320–A2D ...............
O–320–A3A ...............
O–320–A3B ...............
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O–320–B1A ...............
O–320–B1B ...............
O–320–B2A ...............
O–320–B2B ...............
O–320–B2C ...............
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TABLE 2—ENGINES INSTALLED ON, BUT NOT LIMITED TO—Continued
Engine models
O–320–B2D ...............
O–320–B2E ...............
O–320–B3A ...............
O–320–B3B ...............
O–320–C1A ...............
O–320–C1B
O–320–C3A
O–320–C3B
O–320–D1A
...............
...............
...............
...............
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
...............
..............
...............
...............
...............
...............
O–320–E2C ...............
O–320–E2D
O–320–E2F
O–320–E2G
O–320–E3D
...............
...............
...............
...............
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–E1B .........
AEIO–320–E2B .........
O–320–A1A ...............
O–360–A1A ...............
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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).
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).
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TABLE 2—ENGINES INSTALLED ON, BUT NOT LIMITED TO—Continued
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–A4M ..............
O–360–A4N ...............
O–360–A4P ...............
O–360–A5AD ............
O–360–B2C ...............
O–360–C1A ...............
O–360–C1E ...............
O–360–C1F ...............
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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).
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.
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Engine models
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 ..............
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–B1D5 .............
O–540–B2B5 .............
O–540–B2C5 .............
O–540–B4B5 .............
O–540–E4A5 .............
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Christen: Husky (A–1).
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’’).
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Engine models
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
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.
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
(e) This AD results from reports of 10
additional cylinder head separations since
issuing AD 2008–19–05, on cylinder S/Ns not
listed in that AD. 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,
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which could result in loss of control of the
aircraft.
Engines Overhauled or Cylinder Assemblies
Replaced Since New
Compliance
(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
installed ECi cylinder assemblies, P/N
AEL65102, with cylinder head, PN
(f) 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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AEL85099, S/N 1138–02 through S/N 35171–
22, or S/N 35239–01 through S/N 42179–30,
in your engine.
(2) If your cylinder assemblies are not ECi,
P/N AEL65102, no further action is required.
(3) If your cylinder assemblies are ECi, P/
N AEL65102, but the S/N is not listed in this
AD, no further action is required.
(4) If the cylinder assemblies are ECi, P/N
AEL65102, and if the S/N is listed in this AD,
do the following:
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Group ‘‘A’’ Cylinder Assemblies; S/N 1138–
02 Through S/N 35171–22
(i) For Group ‘‘A’’ cylinder assemblies:
(A) Perform an initial visual inspection as
specified in paragraphs (h) through (i) of this
AD, and an initial compression test as
specified in paragraphs (j) through (m) 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 (i) of this
AD, and an initial compression test as
specified in paragraphs (j) through (m) of this
AD, within the next 10 operating hours TIS,
or before exceeding 350 operating hours TIS,
whichever occurs later, 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 (i) of this
AD, and repetitive compression tests as
specified in paragraphs (j) through (m) 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; S/N 35239–
01 through S/N 42179–30
(ii) For Group ‘‘B’’ cylinder assemblies:
(A) Perform an initial visual inspection as
specified in paragraphs (h) through (i) of this
AD, and initial compression test as specified
in paragraphs (j) through (l) of this AD,
within the next 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
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compression tests, before exceeding 350
operating hours TIS after the effective date of
this AD.
Visual Inspection
(h) Visually inspect each cylinder head
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.
Cylinder Assembly Compression Test
(j) Perform a standard cylinder differential
compression test.
(k) 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.
(l) 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.
(m) For Group ‘‘A’’ cylinder assemblies
only, repair or replace the engine cylinder
assembly before further flight if the cause of
the low gauge reading in paragraph (k) of this
AD is from leaking intake or exhaust valves,
or from leaking piston rings.
Prohibition of Group ‘‘B’’ ECi Cylinder
Assemblies Affected by This AD
(n) After the effective date of this AD, do
not install any Group ‘‘B’’ ECi cylinder
assembly, P/N AEL65102, onto any engine
and do not attempt to repair or reuse Group
‘‘B’’ cylinder assemblies.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(o) 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
(p) 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
(q) 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
December 22, 2009.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0328; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NE–44–AD; Amendment 39–
16103; AD 2009–24–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; General
Electric Company (GE) CF34–1A,
CF34–3A, and CF34–3B Series
Turbofan Engines; Delay of Effective
Date
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; delay of effective
date.
SUMMARY: The FAA is delaying the
effective date of the final rule
airworthiness directive (AD) 2009–24–
11, which published in the Federal
Register, for an additional 30 days, from
January 4, 2010 to February 3, 2010. The
FAA is delaying the effective date to
allow us a sufficient amount of time to
make corrections to the compliance text
of the final rule.
DATES: The effective date for the final
rule published in the Federal Register
on November 30, 2009 (74 FR 62481) is
delayed until February 3, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Frost, Aerospace Engineer, Engine
Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;
e-mail: john.frost@faa.gov; telephone
(781) 238–7756; fax (781) 238–7199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
November 30, 2009 (74 FR 62481), we
published a final rule AD, FR Doc. E9–
28236, in the Federal Register. That AD
applies to GE CF34–1A, CF34–3A, and
CF34–3B series turbofan engines. We
are delaying the effective date to allow
us a sufficient amount of time to make
corrections to the compliance text of the
final rule. Since AD 2009–24–11 was
issued, we discovered that when we
recodified the compliance section as
part of our response to a comment
received on the proposed AD, we
inadvertently left out of the AD certain
fan blade effectivity information from
paragraphs (f) and (g) and (j). Paragraphs
(f) and (g) are missing information on
fan blades, P/Ns 6018T30P14 or
4923T56G08, that have any fan blade
S/Ns listed in Appendix A of General
Electric Aircraft Engines (GEAE) Service
Bulletin (SB) No. CF34–AL S/B 72–
0245, Revision 01, dated July 30, 2008.
Also, paragraph (j) is missing
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[FR Doc No: E9-30732]
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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 39-16151; AD 2009-26-12]
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 superseding an existing 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. That AD currently 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 requires the same
actions, but for an expanded population of cylinder assemblies. This AD
results from reports of 10 additional cylinder head separations since
issuing AD 2008-19-05, on cylinder serial numbers not listed in that
AD. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of engine power due to
cracks at the head-to-barrel interface 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 February 4, 2010.
ADDRESSES: 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 by
superseding AD 2008-19-05, Amendment 39-15672 (73 FR 53105, September
15, 2008), 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 July 30, 2009 (74 FR 37955). 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, and for an expanded
population of cylinder assemblies.
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.
Two commenters state that proposed AD paragraphs (m) and (n) are
confusing and contradictory. Paragraph (m) allows repair or replacement
of cylinders with leakage provided that the cylinder is not cracked,
but paragraph (n) prohibits removed cylinders from being re-installed.
We agree. We changed paragraph (m) to state ``For Group `A'
cylinder assemblies only, repair or replace the engine cylinder
assembly before further flight if the cause of the low gauge reading in
paragraph (k) of this AD is from leaking intake or exhaust valves, or
from leaking piston rings.'' We also changed paragraph (n) to state,
``After the effective date of this AD, do not install any Group `B' ECi
cylinder assembly, P/N AEL65102, onto any engine and do not attempt to
repair or reuse Group `B' cylinder assemblies.''
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 with the changes described previously.
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 about 18,000 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 $10,172,000. 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.
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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
0
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
0
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 removing Amendment 39-39-15672 (73 FR
53105, September 15, 2008), and by adding a new airworthiness
directive, Amendment 39-16151, to read as follows:
2009-26-12 Engine Components, Inc. (ECi): Amendment 39-16151. Docket
No. FAA-2008-0052; Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-01-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February
4, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2008-19-05, Amendment 39-15672.
Applicability
(c) If your engine has not been overhauled, or not had any
cylinder assemblies replaced since new, no further action is
required.
(d) 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 (S/Ns) are
S/N 1138-02 through S/N 35171-22 (referred to in this AD as Group
``A'' cylinder assemblies); and
(2) S/N 35239-01 through S/N 42179-30 (referred to in this AD as
Group ``B'' cylinder assemblies).
(3) 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) The set of numbers appearing on the cylinder, above and to
the left of the S/N, in the form of ``123456'' is not used for
determining this AD's 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.
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, B4A5,
B4B5, D1A5, E1A, E4A5, E4B5,
E4C5, F1A5, F1B5, G1A5, G2A5.
IO-540-C1B5, C1C5, C2C, C4B5,
C4B5D, C4C5, D4A5, D4B5, N1A5.
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, E4C5,
G1A5, 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.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
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.
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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).
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).
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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).
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.
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O-360-C1G............................. Christen: Husky (A-1).
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'').
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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.
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
(e) This AD results from reports of 10 additional cylinder head
separations since issuing AD 2008-19-05, on cylinder S/Ns not listed
in that AD. 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
(f) 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 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
installed ECi cylinder assemblies, P/N AEL65102, with cylinder head,
PN
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AEL85099, S/N 1138-02 through S/N 35171-22, or S/N 35239-01 through
S/N 42179-30, in your engine.
(2) If your cylinder assemblies are not ECi, P/N AEL65102, no
further action is required.
(3) If your cylinder assemblies are ECi, P/N AEL65102, but the
S/N is not listed in this AD, no further action is required.
(4) If the cylinder assemblies are ECi, P/N AEL65102, and if the
S/N is listed in this AD, do the following:
Group ``A'' Cylinder Assemblies; S/N 1138-02 Through S/N 35171-22
(i) For Group ``A'' cylinder assemblies:
(A) Perform an initial visual inspection as specified in
paragraphs (h) through (i) of this AD, and an initial compression
test as specified in paragraphs (j) through (m) 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 (i) of this AD, and an initial compression
test as specified in paragraphs (j) through (m) of this AD, within
the next 10 operating hours TIS, or before exceeding 350 operating
hours TIS, whichever occurs later, 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 (i) of this AD, and repetitive compression
tests as specified in paragraphs (j) through (m) 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; S/N 35239-01 through S/N 42179-30
(ii) For Group ``B'' cylinder assemblies:
(A) Perform an initial visual inspection as specified in
paragraphs (h) through (i) of this AD, and initial compression test
as specified in paragraphs (j) through (l) of this AD, within the
next 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 each cylinder head 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.
Cylinder Assembly Compression Test
(j) Perform a standard cylinder differential compression test.
(k) 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.
(l) 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.
(m) For Group ``A'' cylinder assemblies only, repair or replace
the engine cylinder assembly before further flight if the cause of
the low gauge reading in paragraph (k) of this AD is from leaking
intake or exhaust valves, or from leaking piston rings.
Prohibition of Group ``B'' ECi Cylinder Assemblies Affected by This AD
(n) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any
Group ``B'' ECi cylinder assembly, P/N AEL65102, onto any engine and
do not attempt to repair or reuse Group ``B'' cylinder assemblies.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(o) 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
(p) 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
(q) 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 December 22, 2009.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9-30732 Filed 12-30-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
