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FAA Notification regarding Electronic Ignition Systems and Oil Scavenging Pumps for Cessna Model 195

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Overview

This document is a service bulletin issued by the FAA regarding specific modifications made to Cessna Model 195 aircraft, particularly those equipped with Jacobs R755 series radial engines. It addresses the use of unapproved Electronic Ignition Systems and Oil Scavenging Pumps that were sold by Frank Rogers without FAA production approval. The bulletin serves as a notification to aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance organizations about the potential risks associated with these modifications and encourages them to inspect their aircraft for these parts. The document emphasizes the importance of compliance with FAA regulations and provides recommendations for ensuring safety and conformity in aircraft maintenance.

  • Cessna Model 195 aircraft with Jacobs R755 engines are affected by this bulletin.
  • Unapproved Electronic Ignition Systems and Oil Scavenging Pumps were sold without FAA approval.
  • Aircraft owners should inspect their aircraft for specific modification kits from Frank Rogers.
  • If unapproved parts are found, they should be quarantined to prevent installation.
  • Contact the FAA Seattle MIDO for further information regarding this issue.

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Originally published by www.faa.gov. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Service Bulletins
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2012
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1
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47 KB
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www.faa.gov
About this document
What is the FAA Notification regarding Electronic Ignition Systems and Oil Scavenging Pumps for Cessna Model 195?

The FAA Notification regarding Electronic Ignition Systems and Oil Scavenging Pumps for Cessna Model 195 is a service bulletins for the Cessna 195, dated 2012.

How many pages is the FAA Notification regarding Electronic Ignition Systems and Oil Scavenging Pumps for Cessna Model 195?

The copy of the FAA Notification regarding Electronic Ignition Systems and Oil Scavenging Pumps for Cessna Model 195 on file runs 1 pages.

Where does the FAA Notification regarding Electronic Ignition Systems and Oil Scavenging Pumps for Cessna Model 195 come from?

This copy of the FAA Notification regarding Electronic Ignition Systems and Oil Scavenging Pumps for Cessna Model 195 was originally published by www.faa.gov and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.

What year was the FAA Notification regarding Electronic Ignition Systems and Oil Scavenging Pumps for Cessna Model 195 published?

The FAA Notification regarding Electronic Ignition Systems and Oil Scavenging Pumps for Cessna Model 195 — the Cessna 195 service bulletins on file — is dated 2012.

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Affected Products

The bulletin specifically mentions Cessna Model 195 aircraft that have been modified with Jacobs R755 series radial engines. It highlights the use of Bendix WL-7A distributors that have been altered with an Electronic Ignition System and/or an Oil Scavenging Pump System sold by Frank Rogers.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to inform all stakeholders, including aircraft owners and maintenance organizations, about the unapproved Electronic Ignition Systems and Oil Scavenging Pumps. It aims to raise awareness regarding the potential safety implications of using these parts.

Recommendations

The FAA recommends that aircraft owners and maintenance organizations inspect their aircraft and parts inventory for the WL-7A Battery Timer modification kit and the oil scavenging pump kit from Frank Rogers. If these parts are found, they should be quarantined to prevent installation.

Further Information

The document provides contact information for the FAA Manufacturing Inspection District Office (MIDO) in Seattle, WA, for further inquiries regarding the investigation and the unapproved parts.

Safety notes

  • Use of unapproved parts may compromise aircraft safety and compliance with FAA regulations.

Full document text

No.: 2012-20111205021 Date: May 15, 2012 http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/programs/sups/upn AFFECTED PRODUCTS: Cessna Model 195 aircraft with the Jacobs R755 series of radial engines with either the Bendix WL-7A distributor modified with an Electronic Ignition System and/or modified with Oil Scavenging Pump System which were sold and/or supplied by Frank Rogers. PURPOSE: This notification advises all aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, maintenance organizations, and parts suppliers and distributors regarding Electronic Ignition Systems and/or Oil Scavenging Pumps produced without Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) production approval. BACKGROUND: During a FAA Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP) investigation it was determined that Frank Rogers, represented electronic ignition kits and oil scavenging pump kits as suitable for installation on a type certificated product without FAA manufacturer approval. These kits were advertised for sale on “The International Cessna 195 Club” website. RECOMMENDATIONS: Regulations require that type-certificated articles conform to their type design. Aircraft owners, operators, maintenance organizations, and parts suppliers and distributors are encouraged to inspect their aircraft and/or aircraft parts inventory for WL-7A Battery Timer modification kit consisting of a Pertronix Igniter Electric Ignition Module and a machined backing plate and/or the oil scavenging pump kit purchased from Frank Rogers. If these parts are found in existing inventory, it is recommended that they be quarantined to prevent installation. FURTHER INFORMATION: You can obtain information concerning this investigation from the FAA Manufacturing Inspection District Office (MIDO) given below. In addition to the above recommendations, the FAA would appreciate any information concerning the discovery of the referenced parts from any source, the means used to identify the source, and the actions taken to remove the parts from aircraft and/or parts inventories. This notice originated from the FAA Seattle MIDO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA, 98057, Telephone (425) 917-6661.