Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15672 · Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies
Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2009-26-12. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to the Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, “Parallel Valve”, reciprocating engines listed in Table 1 of this AD, with ECi cylinder assembly, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series “Titan”, and with cylinder head, P/N AEL85099, installed.
(1) The applicable cylinder assembly serial numbers (SNs) are SN 1138-02 through SN 35171-22, (referred to in this AD as Group “A” cylinder assemblies); and
(2) SN 35239-01 through SN 37016-28 (referred to in this AD as Group “B” cylinder assemblies).
(3) Note that the cylinder assembly P/N is at the crankcase end of the cylinder assembly, and might be difficult to see. As a guide in determining if your cylinder assemblies are affected, all affected cylinder assemblies have cylinder head P/N AEL85099. The cylinder head P/N is at the top of the cylinder head, near the intake and exhaust valve springs, and is easier to locate than the cylinder assembly P/N.
(4) Note that the set of numbers appearing on the cylinder, above and to the left of the SN, in the form of “123456” is not used for determining applicability.
| 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, B2C5D, B4A5, B4B5, B4B5D, D1A5, E1A, E4A5, E4B5, E4C5, F1A5, F1B5, G1A5, G2A5 | |
| IO-540-C1B5, C1C5, C2C, C4B5, C4B5D, C4C5, D4A5, D4B5, N1A5, N1A5D | |
| AEL65102-NST12 | O-360-A1A, A1AD, A1D, A1F, A1F6, A1F6D, A1G, A1G6, A1G6D, A1H, A1H6, A1J, A1LD, A1P, A2A, A2D, A2F, A2G, A2H, A3A, A3AD, A3D, A4A, A4AD, A4D, A4G, A4J, A4JD, A4K, A4M, A4N, A4P, A5AD, B1A, B2C, C1A, C1C, C1E, C1F, C1G, C2A, C2B, C2C, C2D, C2E, C4F, C4P, D2A, F1A6, G1A6 |
| HO-360-C1A | |
| LO-360-A1G6D, A1H6 | |
| HIO-360-B1A, B1B, G1A | |
| LTO-360-A1A6D | |
| TO-360-A1A6D | |
| IO-360-B1B, B1BD, B1D, B1E, B1F, B1F6, B1G6, B2E, B2F, B2F6, B4A, E1A, L2A, M1A, M1B | |
| AEIO-360-B1B, B1D, B1E, B1F, B1F6, B1G6, B1H, B2F, B2F6, B4A, H1A, H1B | |
| O-540-A4D5, B2B5, B2C5, B2C5D, B4B5, B4B5D, E4A5, E4B5, E4B5D, E4C5, G1A5, G1A5D, G2A5, H1A5, H1A5D, H1B5, H1B5D, H2A5, H2A5D, H2B5D | |
| IO-540-C4B5, C4B5D, C4D5, C4D5D, D4A5, D4B5, D4C5, N1A5, N1A5D, T4A5D, T4B5, T4B5D, T4C5D, V4A5, V4A5D | |
| AEIO-540-D4A5, D4B5, D4C5, D4D5 | |
| AEL65102-NST26 | IO-540-J4A5, R1A5 |
| TIO-540-C1A, E1A, G1A, H1A | |
| AEL65102-NST38 | IO-360-F1A |
| TIO-540-AA1AD, AB1AD, AB1BD, AF1A, AG1A, AK1A, C1A, C1AD, K1AD | |
| LTIO-540-K1AD | |
| AEL65102-NST43 | O-360-J2A |
| O-540-F1B5, J1A5D, J1B5D, J1C5D, J1D5D, J2A5D, J2B5D, J2C5D, J2D5D, J3A5, J3A5D, J3C5D | |
| IO-540-AB1A5, W1A5, W1A5D, W3A5D | |
| AEL65102-NST44 | O-540-L3C5D |
For information, the Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, “Parallel Valve”, reciprocating engines are installed on, but not limited to, the aircraft listed in the following Table 2:
| 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. |
| 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.:HIO-360-B1A (269A). |
| O-360-C2D | Hughes Tool Co.: (269A). |
| O-360-C2E | Hughes Tool Co.: (YHO-2HU) Military. |
| Bellanca Aircraft: Scout (8GCBC FP). | |
| O-360-C4F | Maule: MX-7-180A. |
| O-360-C4P | Penn Yan: Super Cub Conversion. |
| O-360-F1A6 | Cessna Aircraft: Cutlass RG. |
| O-360-J2A | Robinson: R22. |
| IO-360-B1A | Beech Aircraft: Travel-Air (B-95A). |
| Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-23 “200”). | |
| IO-360-B1B | Beech Aircraft: Travel-Air (B-95B). |
| Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-23 “200”). | |
| Fuji: (FA-200). | |
| IO-360-B1D | United Consultants: See-Bee. |
| IO-360-B1E | Piper Aircraft: Arrow (PA-28 “180R”). |
| IO-360-B1F | Utva: 75. |
| IO-360-B2E | C.A.A.R.P.C.A.P. (10). |
| IO-360-B1F6 | Great Lakes: Trainer. |
| IO-360-B1G6 | American Blimp: Spector 42. |
| IO-360-B2F6 | Great Lakes: Trainer. |
| LO-360-A1G6D | Beech Aircraft: Duchess. |
| LO-360-A1H6 | Piper Aircraft: Seminole (PA-44). |
| IO-360-E1A | T.R. Smith Aircraft: Aerostar. |
| IO-360-L2A | Cessna Aircraft: Skyhawk C-172. |
| IO-360-M1A | Diamond Aircraft: DA-40. |
| IO-360-M1B | Vans Aircraft: RV6, RV7, RV8. |
| Lancair: 360. | |
| AEIO-360-B1F | F.F.A.: Bravo (200). |
| Grob: G115/Sport-Acro. | |
| AEIO-360-B1G6 | Great Lakes. |
| AEIO-360-B2F | Mundry: CAP-10. |
| AEIO-360-B4A | Pitts: S-1S. |
| AEIO-360-H1A | Bellanca Aircraft: Super Decathalon (8KCAB-180). |
| AEIO-360-H1B | American Champion: Super Decathalon. |
| VO-360-A1A | Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B-2). |
| VO-360-A1B | Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B-2, B2-A). Military (YHO-3BR). |
| VO-360-B1A | Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B-2, B2-A). |
| IVO-360-A1A | Brantly Hynes Helicopter: (B2-B). |
| HO-360-B1A | Hughes Tool Co.: (269A). |
| HO-360-B1B | Hughes Tool Co.: (269A). |
| HO-360-C1A | Schweizer: (300C). |
| HIO-360-B1A | Hughes Tool Co.: Military (269-A-1) (TH-55A). |
| HIO-360-B1B | Hughes Tool Co.: (269A). |
| HIO-360-G1A | Schweizer: (CB). |
| O-540-A1A | Rhein-Flugzeugbau: (RF-1). |
| O-540-A1A5 | Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24 “180”). |
| Helio: Military (H-250). | |
| Yoeman Aviation: (YA-1). | |
| O-540-A1B5 | Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA-23 “250”), Comanche (PA-24 “250”). |
| O-540-A1C5 | Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24 “250”). |
| O-540-A1D | Found Bros.: (FBA-2C). |
| Dornier: (DO-28-B1). | |
| O-540-A1D5 | Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA-23 “250”), Comanche (PA-24 “250”), Military Aztec (U-11A). |
| Dornier: (DO-28). | |
| O-540-A2B | Aero Commander: (500). |
| Mid-States Mfg. Co.: Twin Courier (H-500) (U-5). | |
| O-540-A3D5 | Piper Aircraft: Navy Aztec (PA-23 “250”). |
| O-540-B1A5 | Piper Aircraft: Apache (PA-23 “235”). |
| O-540-B1B5 | Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24 “250”). |
| Doyn Aircraft: Doyn-Piper (PA-24 “250”). | |
| O-540-B1D5 | Wassmer: (WA-421). |
| O-540-B2B5 | Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA-25 “235”), Cherokee (PA-28 “235”), Aztec (PA-23 “235”). |
| Intermountain Mfg. Co.: Call Air (A-9). | |
| Rawdon Bros.: Rawdon (T-1). | |
| S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 235CA. | |
| O-540-B2C5 | Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA-25 “235”). |
| O-540-B4B5 | Piper Aircraft: Cherokee (PA-28 “235”). |
| Embraer: Corioca (EMB-710). | |
| S.O.C.A.T.A.: Rallye 235GT, Rallye 235C. | |
| Maule: Star Rocket (MX-7-235), Super Rocket (M-6-235), Super Std. Rocket (M-7-235). | |
| O-540-E4A5 | Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24 “260”). |
| Aviamilano: Flamingo (F-250). | |
| Siai-Marchetti: (SF-260) (SF-208). | |
| O-540-E4B5 | Britten-Norman: (BN-2). |
| Piper Aircraft: Cherokee Six (PA-32 “260”). | |
| O-540-E4C5 | Pilatus Britten-Norman: Islander (BN-2A-26), Islander (BN-2A-27), Islander II (BN-2B-26), Islander (BN-2A-21), Trislander (BN-2A-Mark III-2). |
| O-540-F1B5 | Omega Aircraft: (BS-12D1). |
| Robinson: (R-44). | |
| O-540-G1A5 | Piper Aircraft: Pawnee (PA-25 “260”). |
| O-540-H1B5D | Aero Boero: 260. |
| O-540-H2A5 | Embraer: Impanema “AG”. |
| Gippsland: GA-200. | |
| O-540-H2B5D | Aero Boero: 260. |
| O-540-J1A5D | Maule: Star Rocket (MX-7-235), Super Rocket (M-6-235), Super Std. Rocket (M-7-235). |
| O-540-J3A5 | Robin: R-3000/235. |
| O-540-J3A5D | Piper Aircraft: Dakota (PA-28-236). |
| O-540-J3C5D | Cessna Aircraft: Skylane RG. |
| O-540-L3C5D | Cessna Aircraft: TR-182, Turbo Skylane RG. |
| IO-540-C1B5 | Piper Aircraft: Aztec B (PA-23 “250”), Comanche (PA-24 “250”). |
| IO-540-C1C5 | Riley Aircraft: Turbo-Rocket. |
| IO-540-C4B5 | Piper Aircraft: Aztec C (PA-23 “250”), Aztec F. |
| Wassmer: (WA4-21). | |
| Avions Pierre Robin: (HR100/250). | |
| Bellanca Aircraft: Aries T-250. | |
| Aerofab: Renegade 250. | |
| IO-540-C4D5 | S.O.C.A.T.A.: TB-20. |
| IO-540-C4D5D | S.O.C.A.T.A.: Trinidad TB-20. |
| IO-540-D4A5 | Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24 “260”). |
| Siai-Marchetti: (SF-260). | |
| IO-540-D4B5 | Cerva: (CE-43 Guepard). |
| IO-540-J4A5 | Piper Aircraft: Aztec (PA-23 “250”). |
| IO-540-R1A5 | Piper Aircraft: Comanche (PA-24). |
| IO-540-T4A5D | General Aviation: Model 114. |
| IO-540-T4B5 | Commander: 114B. |
| IO-540-T4B5D | Rockwell: 114. |
| IO-540-T4C5D | Lake Aircraft: Seawolf. |
| IO-540-V4A5 | Maule: MT-7-260, M-7-260. |
| Aircraft Manufacturing Factory. | |
| IO-540-V4A5D | Brooklands: Scoutmaster. |
| IO-540-W1A5 | Maule: MX-7-235, MT-7-235, M7-235. |
| IO-540-W1A5D | Maule: Star Rocket (MX-7-235), Super Rocket (M-6-235), Super Std. Rocket (M-7-235). |
| IO-540-W3A5D | Schweizer: Power Glider. |
| AEIO-540-D4A5 | Christen: Pitts (S-2S) (S-2B). |
| Siai-Marchetti: SF-260. | |
| H.A.L.: HPT-32. | |
| Slingsby: Firefly T3A. | |
| AEIO-540-D4B5 | Moravan: Zlin-50L. |
| H.A.L.: HPT-32. | |
| AEIO-540-D4D5 | Burkhart Grob: Grob G, 115T Aero. |
| TIO-540-C1A | Piper Aircraft: Turbo Aztec (PA-23-250). |
| TIO-540-K1AD | Piper Aircraft. |
| TIO-540-AA1AD | Aerofab Inc.: Turbo Renegade (270). |
| TIO-540-AB1AD | S.O.C.A.T.A.: Trinidad TC TB-21. |
| TIO-540-AB1BD | Schweizer. |
| TIO-540-AF1A | Mooney Aircraft: “TLS” M20M. |
| TIO-540-AG1A | Commander Aircraft: 114TC. |
| TIO-540-AK1A | Cessna Aircraft: Turbo Skylane T182T. |
| LTIO-540-K1A | Piper Aircraft. |
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan", installed. This AD requires initial and repetitive visual inspections and compression tests to detect cracks at the head- to-barrel interface, replacement of cylinder assemblies found cracked, and replacement of certain cylinder assemblies, at new reduced times- in-service. This AD results from reports of 45 failures with head separations of ECi cylinder assemblies. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of engine power due to cracks at the head-to-barrel interface in the cylinder assemblies and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft.
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 cylinder assemblies replaced since new, no further action is required.
If your engine was overhauled or had a cylinder assembly replaced since new, do the following:
(1) Before further flight, inspect the maintenance records and engine logbook to determine if the overhaul or repair facility used ECi cylinder assemblies, P/N AEL65102, with cylinder head, PN AEL85099, with a SN 1138-02 through SN 35171-22, or a SN 35239-01 through SN 37016-28, installed.
(2) If the cylinder assemblies are not ECi, P/N AEL65102, no further action is required.
(3) If the cylinder assemblies are ECi, P/N AEL65102, and if the serial number is not listed in this AD, no further action is required.
(4) If the cylinder assemblies are ECi, P/N AEL65102, and if the serial number is listed in this AD, do the following:
(i) For Group “A” cylinder assemblies:
(A) Perform an initial visual inspection as specified in paragraphs (h) through (j) of this AD, and an initial compression test as specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this AD, within the next 10 operating hours time-in-service (TIS), if the cylinder assembly has 350 or more operating hours TIS on the effective date of this AD, but fewer than 2,000 operating hours TIS.
(B) Perform an initial visual inspection as specified in paragraphs (h) through (j) of this AD, and an initial compression test as specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this AD, before exceeding 350 operating hours TIS, if the cylinder assembly has fewer than 350 operating hours TIS on the effective date of this AD.
(C) Replace cylinder assemblies installed in helicopter engines within the next 25 operating hours TIS after the effective date of this AD if the cylinder assembly has 1,500 operating hours TIS or more on the effective date of this AD.
(D) Replace cylinder assemblies installed in airplane engines within the next 25 operating hours TIS after the effective date of this AD if the cylinder assembly has 2,000 operating hours TIS or more on the effective date of this AD.
(E) Perform repetitive visual inspections as specified in paragraphs (h) through (j) of this AD, and repetitive compression tests as specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this AD, within every 50 operating hours TIS.
(F) Replace cylinder assemblies installed in helicopter engines that pass the visual inspections and compression tests, no later than 1,500 operating hours TIS after the effective date of this AD.
(G) Replace cylinder assemblies installed in airplane engines that pass the visual inspections and compression tests, no later than 2,000 operating hours TIS after the effective date of this AD.
(ii) For Group “B” cylinder assemblies:
(A) Perform an initial visual inspection as specified in paragraphs (h) through (j) of this AD, and initial compression test as specified in paragraphs (k) through (o) of this AD, within an additional 10 operating hours TIS.
(B) Replace the cylinder assembly within the next 25 operating hours TIS after the effective date of this AD if the cylinder assembly has 350 or more operating hours TIS on the effective date of this AD.
(C) Replace cylinder assemblies that pass the initial visual inspections and compression tests, before exceeding 350 operating hours TIS after the effective date of this AD.
Visually inspect around the exhaust valve side, for cracks or any signs of black or white residue of combustion leakage from cracks.
(i) Replace cracked cylinder assemblies before further flight.
(j) Information on cylinder assembly visual inspection can be found in ECi Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 08-1, Revision 3, dated August 19, 2008.
Compression test the cylinder assembly.
(l) Information on cylinder assembly compression testing can be found in ECi MSB No. 08-1, Revision 3, dated August 19, 2008.
(m) During the compression test, if the cylinder pressure gauge reads below 70 pounds-per-square-inch, apply a water and soap solution to the side of the leaking cylinder, near the head-to-barrel interface.
(n) Replace the cylinder assembly before further flight, if air leakage and bubbles are observed on the side of the cylinder assembly, near the head-to-barrel interface.
(o) Repair or replace the engine cylinder assembly before further flight if the cause of the low gauge reading in paragraph (m) of this AD is from leaking intake or exhaust valves, or from leaking piston rings.
After the effective date of this AD, do not install any ECi cylinder assembly, P/N AEL65102, with cylinder head, P/N AEL85099, and with SN 1138-02 through SN 35171-22, or SN 35239-01 through SN 37016-28, onto any engine, and do not attempt to repair or reuse these ECi cylinder assemblies.