Airworthiness Directives; BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Rotax Reciprocating Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2012-08-24 · Effective 2012-09-10 · 77 FR 51462
Document
Document number
2012-20748
Federal Register citation
77 FR 51462
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Rotax Reciprocating
Publication date
2012-08-24
Effective date
2012-09-10
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0603
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for BRP- Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Rotax 912 F2; 912 F3; 912 F4; 912 S2; 912 S3; and 912 S4 reciprocating engines. This AD requires replacing the pressure side fuel hose on certain fuel pumps and inspecting the carburetors connected to those fuel pumps for contamination within 5 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. This AD was prompted by reports of fuel pumps having pressure side fuel hoses not meeting the design specification. We are issuing this AD to prevent pressure side fuel hose deterioration and contamination of the carburetor, which could result in an in-flight engine shutdown, forced landing and damage to the airplane.