Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14632 · Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies
Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies
This AD applies to Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, parallel valve, reciprocating engines:
(1) Specified in Table 1 of this AD; and
(2) With ECi cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series “Classic Cast”, having casting head markings EC 65099-REV-1; and
(3) With serial numbers (SNs) 1 through 9879 (SN may have an “L” prefix for a long reach spark plug), (sold from January 1997 to September 2001) installed.
(4) The set of numbers appearing on the cylinder, below and to the left of the SN, in the form of “12345-67” is not used for determining applicability.
| Cylinder head 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, B2C5D, B4A5, B4B5, B4B5D, D1A5, E1A, E4A5, E4B5, E4C5, F1A5, F1B5, G1A5, G2A5. IO-540-C1B5, C1C5, C2C, C4B5, C4B5D, C4C5, D4A5, D4B5, N1A5, N1A5D. |
| AEL65102-NST12 | O-360-A1A, A1AD, A1D, A1F, A1F6, A1F6D, A1G, A1G6, A1G6D, A1H, A1H6, A1J, A1LD, A1P, A2A, A2D, A2F, A2G, A2H, A3A, A3AD, A3D, A4A, A4AD, A4D, A4G, A4J, A4JD, A4K, A4M, A4N, A4P, A5AD, B1A, B2C, C1A, C1C, C1E, C1F, C1G, C2A, C2B, C2C, C2D, C2E, C4F, C4P, D2A, F1A6, G1A6. |
| HO-360-C1A. | |
| LO-360-A1G6D, A1H6. | |
| HIO-360-B1A, B1B, G1A. | |
| LTO-360-A1A6D. | |
| TO-360-A1A6D. | |
| IO-360-B1B, B1BD, B1D, B1E, B1F, B1F6, B1G6, B2E, B2F, B2F6, B4A, E1A, L2A, M1A, M1B. | |
| AEIO-360-B1B, B1D, B1E, B1F, B1F6, B1G6, B1H, B2F, B2F6, B4A, H1A, H1B. | |
| O-540-A4D5, B2B5, B2C5, B2C5D, B4B5, B4B5D, E4A5, E4B5, E4B5D, E4C5, G1A5, G1A5D, G2A5, H1A5, H1A5D, H1B5, H1B5D, H2A5, H2A5D, H2B5D. | |
| IO-540-C4B5, C4B5D, C4D5, C4D5D, D4A5, D4B5, D4C5, N1A5, N1A5D, T4A5D, T4B5, T4B5D, T4C5D, V4A5, V4A5D. | |
| AEIO-540-D4A5, D4B5, D4C5, D4D5. | |
| AEL65102-NST26 | IO-540-J4A5, R1A5. TIO-540-C1A, E1A, G1A, H1A. |
| AEL65102-NST38 | IO-360-F1A. TIO-540-AA1AD, AB1AD, AB1BD, AF1A, AG1A, AK1A, C1A, C1AD, K1AD. LTIO-540-K1AD. |
| AEL65102-NST43 | O-360-J2A. O-540-F1B5, J1A5D, J1B5D, J1C5D, J1D5D, J2A5D, J2B5D, J2C5D, J2D5D, J3A5, J3A5D, J3C5D. IO-540-AB1A5, W1A5, W1A5D, W3A5D. |
| AEL65102-NST44 | O-540-L3C5D. |
For information, the subject engines are installed on, but not limited to, the aircraft listed in the following Table 2:
| O-320-A1A | Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22 “150”, PA-22S “150”), Apache (PA-23), Pawnee (PA-25). Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B). Mooney Aircraft: Mark (20A). Dinfia: Ranquel (1A-46). Simmering-Graz Pauker: Flamingo (SGP-M-222). Aviamilano: Scricciolo (P-19). Vos Helicopter Co.: Spring Bok. |
| O-320-A1B | Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22 “150”, PA-22S “150”), Apache (PA-23). Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B). S.O.C.A.T.A.: Horizon (Gardan). |
| O-320-A2A | Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22 “150”, PA-22S “150”), Agriculture (PA-18A “150”) Super Cub (PA-18 “150”), Caribbean (PA-22 “150”), Pawnee (PA-25). Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air Texas (A-5, A-5T). Lake Aircraft: Colonial (C-1). Rawdon Bros.: Rawdon (T-1, T-15, T-15D). Shinn Engineering: Shinn (2150-A). Dinfia: Ranquel (1A-46). Neiva: (1PD-5802). Sud: Gardan-Horizon (GY-80). LaVerda: Falco (F8L Series II, America). Malmo: Vipan (MF1-10). Kingsford Smith: Autocrat (SCRM-153). Aero Commander: 100. |
| O-320-A2B | Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22 “150”, PA-22S “150”), Cherokee (PA-28 “150”), Super Cub (PA-18 “150”). Champion Aircraft: Challenger (7GCA, 7GCB, 7KC), Citabria (7GCAA, 7GCRC), Agriculture (7GCBA). Beagle: Pup (150). Artic: Interstate S1B2. Robinson: R-22. Varga: Kachina 2150A. |
| O-320-A2C | Robinson: R-22. Cicare: Cicare AG. Bellanca Aircraft: Citabria 150 (7GCAA), Citabria 150S (7GCBC). |
| O-320-A2D | Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23). |
| O-320-A3A | Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B). Corben-Fettes: Globe Special (Globe GC-1B). |
| O-320-A3B | Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23). Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B). Teal II: TSC (1A2). |
| O-320-B1A | Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23 “160”). Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B). Malmo: Vipan (MF1-10). |
| O-320-B1B | Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23 “160”). |
| Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B) | |
| O-320-B2A | Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22 “160”, PA-22S “160”). |
| O-320-B2B | Piper Aircraft: Tri-Pacer (PA-22 “160”, PA-22S “160”). Beagle: Airedale (D5-160). Fuji-Heavy Industries: Fuji (F-200). Uirapuru: Aerotec 122. |
| O-320-B2C | Robinson: R-22. |
| O-320-B2D | Maule: MX-7-160. |
| O-320-B2E | Lycon. |
| O-320-B3A | Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23 “160”). Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B). |
| O-320-B3B | Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23 “160”). Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170, 170A, 170B). Sud: Gardan (GY80-160). |
| O-320-C1A | Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23 “160”). Riley Aircraft: Rayjay (Apache). |
| O-320-C1B | Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23 “160”). |
| O-320-C3A | Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23 “160”). |
| O-320-C3B | Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23 “160”). |
| O-320-D1A | Sud: Gardan (GY-80). Gyroflug: Speed Cancard. Grob: G115. |
| O-320-D1F | Slingsby: T67 Firefly. |
| O-320-D2A | Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA-28S “160”). Robin: Major (DR400-140B), Chevalier (DR-360), (R-3140). S.O.C.A.T.A.: Tampico TB9. Slingsby: T67C Firefly. |
| Daetwyler: MD-3-160. | |
| Nash Aircraft Ltd.: Petrel. | |
| Aviolight: P66D Delta. | |
| General Avia: Pinguino. | |
| O-320-D2B | Beech Aircraft: Musketeer (M-23). Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA-28 “160”). |
| O-320-D2J | Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk 172. |
| O-320-D3G | Piper Aircraft: Warrior II, Cadet (PA-28-161). |
| O-320-E1A | Grob: G115. |
| O-320-E1C | M.B.B. (Messerschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm): Monsun (BO-209-B). |
| O-320-E1F | M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-B). |
| O-320-E2A | Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA-28 “140”, PA-28 “150”). Robin: Major (DR-340), Sitar, Bagheera (GY-100-135). S.O.C.A.T.A.: Super Rallye (MS-886), Rallye Commodore (MS-892). Siai-Marchetti: (S-202). |
| F.F.A.: Bravo (AS-202/15). | |
| Partenavia: Oscar (P66B), Bucker (131 APM). | |
| Aeromot: Paulistina P-56. | |
| Pezetel: Koliber 150. | |
| O-320-E2C | Beech Aircraft: Musketeer III (M-23III). M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-B). |
| O-320-E2D | Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal (172-I, 177). |
| O-320-E2F | M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-B), Wassmer Pacific (WA-51). |
| O-320-E2G | American Aviation Corp.: Traveler. |
| O-320-E3D | Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (140). Beech Aircraft: Sport. |
| IO-320-B2A | Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche (PA-30). |
| IO-320-B1C | Hi. Shear: Wing. |
| IO-320-B1D | Ted Smith Aircraft: Aerostar. |
| IO-320-C1A | Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche (PA-30 Turbo). |
| IO-320-D1A | M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-C). |
| IO-320-D1B | M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-C). |
| IO-320-E1A | M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-C). |
| IO-320-E1B | Bellanca Aircraft. |
| IO-320-E2A | Champion Aircraft: Citabria. |
| IO-320-E2B | Bellanca Aircraft. |
| IO-320-F1A | CAAR Engineering: Carr Midget. |
| LIO-320-B1A | Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche (PA-39). |
| LIO-320-C1A | Piper Aircraft: Twin Comanche (PA-39). |
| AIO-320-B1B | M.B.B.: Monsun (BO-209-C). |
| AEIO-320-D1B | Slingsby: T67M Firefly. |
| AEIO-320-D2B | Hundustan Aeronautics Ltd.: HT-2. |
| AEIO-320-E1A | Bellanca Aircraft. Champion Aircraft. |
| AEIO-320-E1B | Bellanca Aircraft. Champion Aircraft: Decathalon (8KCAB-CS). |
| AEIO-320-E2B | Bellanca Aircraft. Champion Aircraft: Decathalon (8KCAB). |
| O-320-A1A | Riley Aircraft: Riley Twin. |
| O-360-A1A | Beech Aircraft: Travel Air (95, B-95). Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24). |
| Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air (A-6). | |
| Lake Aircraft: Colonial (C-2, LA-4, 4A or 4P). | |
| Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Cessna (170B, 172, 172A, 172B). | |
| Mooney Aircraft: Mark “20B” (M-20B). | |
| Earl Horton: Pawnee (Piper PA-25). | |
| Dinfia: Ranquel (1A-51). | |
| Neiva: (1PD-5901). | |
| Regente: (N-591). | |
| Wassmer: Super 4 (WA-50A), Sancy (WA-40), Baladou (WA-40), Pariou (WA-40). | |
| Sud: Gardan (GY-180). | |
| Bolkow: (207). | |
| Partenavia: Oscar (P-66). | |
| Siai-Marchetti: (S-205). | |
| Procaer: Picchio (F-15-A). | |
| S.A.A.B.: Safir (91-D). | |
| Malmo: Vipan (MF-10B). | |
| Aero Boero: AB-180. | |
| Beagle: Airedale (A-109). | |
| DeHavilland: Drover (DHA-3MK3). | |
| Kingsford-Smith: Bushmaster (J5-6). | |
| Aero Engine Service Ltd.: Victa (R-2). | |
| O-360-A1AD | S.O.C.A.T.A.: Tabago TB-10. |
| O-360-A1D | Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24). Lake Aircraft: Colonial (LA-4, 4A or 4P). |
| Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Beech (Beech 95). | |
| Mooney Aircraft: Master “21” (M-20E), Mark “20B”, “20D”, (M20B, M20C), Mooney Statesman (M-20G). | |
| Dinfia: Querandi (1A-45). | |
| Wassmer: (WA-50). | |
| Malmo: Vipan (MF1-10). | |
| Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk. | |
| Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-23 “160”). | |
| O-360-A1F6 | Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal. |
| O-360-A1F6D | Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal 177. Teal III: TSC (1A3). |
| O-360-A1G6 | Aero Commander. |
| O-360-A1G6D | Beech Aircraft: Duchess 76. |
| O-360-A1H6 | Piper Aircraft: Seminole (PA-44). |
| O-360-A1LD | Wassmer: Europa WA-52. |
| O-360-A1P | Aviat: Husky. |
| O-360-A2A | Center Est Aeronautique: Regente (DR-253). S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye Commodore (MS-893). Societe Aeronautique Normande: Mousquetaire (D-140). Bolkow: Klemm (K1-107C). Partenavia: Oscar (P-66). Beagle: Husky (D5-180) (J1-U). |
| O-360-A2D | Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24), Cherokee “C” (PA-28 “180”). Mooney Aircraft: Master “21” (M-20D), Mark “21” (M-20E). |
| O-360-A2E | Std. Helicopter. |
| O-360-A2F | Aero Commander: Lark (100). Cessna Aircraft: Cardinal. |
| O-360-A2G | Beech Aircraft: Sport. |
| O-360-A3A | C.A.A.R.P.S.A.N.: (M-23III). |
| Societe Aeronautique Normande: Jodel (D-140C). | |
| Robin: Regent (DR400/180), Remorqueur (DR400/180R). R-3170. | |
| S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 180GT, Sportavia Sportsman (RS-180). | |
| Norman Aeroplace Co.: NAC-1 Freelance. | |
| Nash Aircraft Ltd.: Petrel. | |
| O-360-A3AD | S.O.C.A.T.A.: TB-10. Robin: Aiglon (R-1180T). |
| O-360-A4A | Piper Aircraft: Cherokee “D” (PA-28 “180”). |
| O-360-A4D | Varga: Kachina. |
| O-360-A4G | Beech Aircraft: Musketeer Custom III. |
| O-360-A4K | Grumman American: Tiger. Beech Aircraft: Sundowner 180. |
| O-360-A4M | Piper Aircraft: Archer II (PA-28 “18”). Valmet: PIK-23. |
| O-360-A4N | Cessna Aircraft: 172 (Optional). |
| O-360-A4P | Penn Yan: Super Cub Conversion. |
| O-360-A5AD | C. Itoh and Co.: Fuji FA-200. |
| O-360-B2C | Seabird Aviation: SB7L. |
| O-360-C1A | Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air (A-6). |
| O-360-C1E | Bellanca Aircraft: Scout (8GCBC-CS). |
| O-360-C1F | Maule: Star Rocket MX-7-180. |
| O-360-C1G | Christen: Husky (A-1). |
| O-360-C2B | Hughes Tool Co.: (269A). |
| O-360-C2D | Hughes Tool Co.: (269A). |
| O-360-C2E | Hughes Tool Co.: (YHO-2HU) Military. Bellanca Aircraft: Scout (8GCBC FP). |
| O-360-C4F | Maule: MX-7-180A. |
| O-360-C4P | Penn Yan: Super Cub Conversion. |
| O-360-F1A6 | Cessna Aircraft: Cutlass RG. |
| O-360-J2A | Robinson: R22. |
| IO-360-B1A | Beech Aircraft: Travel-Air (B-95A). Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-23 “200”). |
| IO-360-B1B | Beech Aircraft: Travel-Air (B-95B). Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-23 “200”). Fuji: (FA-200). |
| IO-360-B1D | United Consultants: See-Bee. |
| IO-360-B1E | Piper Aircraft: Arrow (PA-28 “180R”). |
| IO-360-B1F | Utva: 75. |
| IO-360-B2E | C.A.A.R.P. C.A.P. (10). |
| IO-360-B1F6 | Great Lakes: Trainer. |
| IO-360-B1G6 | American Blimp: Spector 42. |
| IO-360-B2F6 | Great Lakes: Trainer. |
| LO-360-A1G6D | Beech Aircraft: Duchess. |
| LO-360-A1H6 | Piper Aircraft: Seminole (PA-44). |
| IO-360-E1A | T.R. Smith Aircraft: Aerostar. |
| IO-360-L2A | Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk C-172. |
| IO-360-M1A | Diamond Aircraft: DA-40. |
| IO-360-M1B | Vans Aircraft: RV6, RV7, RV8 Lancair: 360. |
| AEIO-360-B1F | F.F.A.: Bravo (200). Grob: G115/Sport-Acro. |
| AEIO-360-B1G6 | Great Lakes. |
| AEIO-360-B2F | Mundry: CAP-10. |
| AEIO-360-B4A | Pitts: S-1S. |
| AEIO-360-H1A | Bellanca Aircraft: Super Decathalon (8KCAB-180). |
| AEIO-360-H1B | American Champion: Super Decathalon. |
| VO-360-A1A | Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B-2). |
| VO-360-A1B | Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B-2, B2-A). Military (YHO-3BR). |
| VO-360-B1A | Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B-2, B2-A). |
| IVO-360-A1A | Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B2-B). |
| HO-360-B1A | Hughes Tool Co.: (269A). |
| HO-360-B1B | Hughes Tool Co.: (269A). |
| HO-360-C1A | Schweizer: (300C). |
| HIO-360-B1A | Hughes Tool Co.: Military (269-A-1) (TH-55A). |
| HIO-360-B1B | Hughes Tool Co.: (269A). |
| HIO-360-G1A | Schweizer: (CB). |
| O-540-A1A | Rhein-Flugzeugbau: (RF-1). |
| O-540-A1A5 | Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24 “180”). Helio: Military (H-250). Yoeman Aviation: (YA-1). |
| O-540-A1B5 | Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA-23 “250”), Comanche (PA-24 “250”). |
| O-540-A1C5 | Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24 “250”). |
| O-540-A1D | Found Bros.: (FBA-2C). Dornier: (DO-28-B1). |
| O-540-A1D5 | Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA-23 “250”), Comanche (PA-24 “250”), Military Aztec (U-11A). Dornier: (DO-28). |
| O-540-A2B | Aero Commander: (500). Mid-States Mfg. Co.: Twin Courier (H-500), (U-5). |
| O-540-A3D5 | Piper Aircraft: Navy Aztec (PA-23 “250”). |
| O-540-B1A5 | Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23 “235”). |
| O-540-B1B5 | Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24 “250”). Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-24 “250”). |
| O-540-B1D5 | Wassmer: (WA-421). |
| O-540-B2B5 | Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA-25 “235”), Cherokee (PA -28 “235”), Aztec (PA-23 “235”). Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air (A-9). Rawdon Bros.: Rawdon (T-1). S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 235CA. |
| O-540-B2C5 | Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA-25 “235”). |
| O-540-B4B5 | Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA-28 “235”). Embraer: Corioca (EMB-710). S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 235GT, Rallye 235C Maule: Star Rocket (MX-7-235), Super Rocket (M-6-235), Super Std. Rocket (M-7-235). |
| O-540-E4A5 | Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24 “260”). Aviamilano: Flamingo (F-250). 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. |
| O-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: (WA-421). 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. |
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 "Classic Cast", installed. That AD currently requires replacing these ECi cylinder assemblies. This AD requires the same actions, but replaces the "Engine Models" Table 1 and "Engines Installed On, But Not Limited To" Table 2 with corrected tables. Also, this AD corrects the casting part number. This AD results from reports of applicability errors found in AD 2005-26-10. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of engine power due to cracks in the cylinder assemblies and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the actions have already been done.
If your engine has not been overhauled or had any major repair since new, no further action is required.
If your engine was overhauled or repaired since new, do the following:
(1) Determine if ECi cylinder assemblies, P/N AEL65102 series “Classic Cast”, having casting head markings EC 65099-REV-1 and SNs 1 through 9879 (SN may have an “L” prefix for a long reach spark plug) are installed on your engine, as follows:
(i) Inspect the engine log books and maintenance records for reference to the subject ECi cylinder assemblies.
(ii) If the engine log books and maintenance records did not record the P/N and SN of the cylinder assemblies, visually inspect the cylinder assemblies and verify the P/N and SN of the cylinder assemblies.
(2) If the cylinder assemblies are not ECi, P/N AEL65102 series “Classic Cast”, having casting head markings EC 65099-REV-1, no further action is required.
(3) If any cylinder assembly is an ECi P/N AEL65102 series “Classic Cast”, having casting head markings EC 65099-REV-1 and a SN 1 through 9879 (SN may have an “L” prefix for a long reach spark plug), do the following:
(i) If the cylinder assembly has fewer than 800 operating hours-in-service (HIS) on the effective date of this AD, replace the cylinder assembly at no later than 800 operating HIS. No action is required until the operating HIS reaches 800 hours.
(ii) If the cylinder assembly has 800 operating HIS or more on the effective date of this AD, replace the cylinder assembly within 60 operating HIS after the effective date of this AD.
For the purpose of this AD, a replacement cylinder assembly is defined as follows:
(1) A serviceable cylinder assembly made by Lycoming Engines.
(2) A serviceable FAA-approved, Parts Manufacturer Approval cylinder assembly from another manufacturer.
(3) A serviceable ECi cylinder assembly,P/N AEL65102 series, “Titan”, having casting P/N AEL85099.
(4) A serviceable ECi cylinder assembly, P/N AEL65102 series “Classic Cast”, having casting head markings EC 65099-REV-1, that has a SN 9880 or higher (SN may have an “L” prefix for a long reach spark plug).
(i) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any ECi cylinder assembly, P/N AEL65102, having casting head markings EC 65099-REV-1 that has a SN 1 through 9879 (SN may have an “L” prefix for a long reach spark plug), onto any engine.