Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies
CESSNA 172Q CUTLASS · Airworthiness Directives
Overview
This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the FAA concerning Lycoming Engines, specifically models 320, 360, and 540 series, which are equipped with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies. The directive aims to address safety concerns related to potential cylinder head separations that could lead to engine failure and loss of control of the aircraft. The AD outlines compliance requirements for visual inspections and compression tests of the affected cylinder assemblies, as well as replacement protocols for those found to be defective. It is crucial for operators of affected engines to adhere to the specified compliance times to ensure safety and airworthiness.
- The AD is effective from February 4, 2010.
- It applies to specific Lycoming Engines models with ECi cylinder assemblies.
- Operators must perform visual inspections and compression tests within specified timeframes.
- Cracked cylinder assemblies must be replaced before further flight.
- Group 'B' ECi cylinder assemblies cannot be installed after the AD's effective date.
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Applicability
The AD applies to Lycoming Engines models 320, 360, and 540 series with specific ECi cylinder assemblies installed. If the engine has not been overhauled or had any cylinder assemblies replaced since new, no further action is required.
Compliance Requirements
Operators must perform inspections and tests within specified timeframes based on the operating hours of the cylinder assemblies. For example, initial visual inspections and compression tests must be conducted within 10 operating hours if the assembly has 350 or more operating hours.
Inspection Procedures
Visual inspections should check for cracks around the exhaust valve side of the cylinder head. If cracks are found, the cylinder assembly must be replaced before further flight. Compression tests are also required to assess the integrity of the cylinder.
Replacement Protocols
Cylinder assemblies that fail inspections must be replaced within specified operating hours. For Group 'A' assemblies, replacements are mandated after 2,000 operating hours, while Group 'B' assemblies must be replaced after 350 operating hours.
Prohibition of Certain Assemblies
The AD prohibits the installation of Group 'B' ECi cylinder assemblies on any engine after the effective date of the AD.
Safety notes
- Failure to comply with the AD could result in engine failure and loss of control of the aircraft.
Full document text
2009-26-12 ENGINE COMPONENTS, INC. (ECI) Amendment 39-16151 Docket No. FAA-2008-0052; Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-01-AD PREAMBLE 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, Page 1 2009-26-12 ENGINE COMPONENTS, INC. (ECI) 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 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 Page 2 2009-26-12 ENGINE COMPONENTS, INC. (ECI) 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")
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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) Page 3 2009-26-12 ENGINE COMPONENTS, INC. (ECI) 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-340000000), 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 Page 4 2009-26-12 ENGINE COMPONENTS, INC. (ECI) 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) 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) Page 5 2009-26-12 ENGINE COMPONENTS, INC. (ECI) 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.: (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 Page 6 2009-26-12 ENGINE COMPONENTS, INC. (ECI) IO-360-M1B Vans Aircraft: RV6, RV7, RV8 Lancair: 360 AEIO-360-B1F F.F.A.: Bravo (200) Grob: G115/Sport-Acro AEIO-360-B1G6 Great Lakes AEIO-360-B2F Mundry: CAP-10 AEIO-360-B4A Pitts: S-1S AEIO-360-H1A Bellanca Aircraft: Super Decathalon (8KCAB-180) AEIO-360-H1B American Champion: Super Decathalon VO-360-A1A Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B-2) VO-360-A1B Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B-2, B2-A) Military (YHO-3BR) VO-360-B1A Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B-2, B2-A) IVO-360-A1A Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B2-B) HO-360-B1A Hughes Tool Co.: (269A) HO-360-B1B Hughes Tool Co.: (269A) HO-360-C1A Schweizer: (300C) HIO-360-B1A Hughes Tool Co.: Military (269-A-1), (TH-55A) HIO-360-B1B Hughes Tool Co.: (269A) HIO-360-G1A Schweizer: (CB) O-540-A1A Rhein-Flugzeugbau: (RF-1) O-540-A1A5 Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24 "180") Helio: Military (H-250) Yoeman Aviation: (YA-1) O-540-A1B5 Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA-23 "250"), Comanche (PA-24 "250") O-540-A1C5 Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24 "250") O-540-A1D Found Bros.: (FBA-2C) Dornier: (DO-28-B1) O-540-A1D5 Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA-23 "250"), Comanche (PA-24 "250"), Military Aztec (U-11A) Dornier: (DO-28) O-540-A2B Aero Commander: (500) Mid-States Mfg. Co.: Twin Courier (H-500), (U-5) O-540-A3D5 Piper Aircraft: Navy Aztec (PA-23 "250") O-540-B1A5 Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23 "235") O-540-B1B5 Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24 "250") Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-24 "250") O-540-B1D5 Wassmer: (WA-421) O-540-B2B5 Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA-25 "235"), Cherokee (PA-28 "235"), Aztec (PA-23 "235") Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air (A-9) Rawdon Bros.: Rawdon (T-1) S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 235CA O-540-B2C5 Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA-25 "235") O-540-B4B5 Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA-28 "235") Embraer: Corioca (EMB-710) S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 235GT, Rallye 235C Maule: Star Rocket (MX-7-235), Super Rocket (M-6-235), Super Std. Rocket (M-7-235) O-540-E4A5 Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24 "260") Aviamilano: Flamingo (F-250) 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) Page 7 2009-26-12 ENGINE COMPONENTS, INC. (ECI) 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 Unsafe Condition (e) This AD results from reports of 10 additional cylinder head separations since issuing AD Page 8 2009-26-12 ENGINE COMPONENTS, INC. (ECI) 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 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 Page 9 2009-26-12 ENGINE COMPONENTS, INC. (ECI) 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 Page 10 2009-26-12 ENGINE COMPONENTS, INC. (ECI) 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. 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. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on December 22, 2009. Peter A. White, Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Page 11 2009-26-12 ENGINE COMPONENTS, INC. (ECI) 1 [Federal Register: December 31, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 250)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 69252-69259] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr31de09-4] –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 2 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 http://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. 3 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 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: 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:
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