Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2005-12-27 · Effective 2006-01-31 · 70 FR 76385
Document
Document number
05-24449
Federal Register citation
70 FR 76385
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating
Publication date
2005-12-27
Effective date
2006-01-31
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-22358
Abstract
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 "Classic Cast", installed. This AD requires replacing these ECi cylinder assemblies. This AD results from reports of about 30 failures of the subject cylinder assemblies marketed by ECi. 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.