# Airworthiness Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Reciprocating Engines
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2013-01-09 · Effective 2013-02-13 · 78 FR 1728
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-31589
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Thielert
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 78 FR 1728
- **Publication date:** 2013-01-09
- **Effective date:** 2013-02-13
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2012-0885
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-02-114 reciprocating engines. This AD requires inspection of the oil filler plug vent hole at the next scheduled maintenance or within 110 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. If chips are found to be blocking the vent hole, additional corrective action is required before next flight. This AD was prompted by an in-flight shutdown of an airplane equipped with a TAE 125-02-99 engine. We are issuing this AD to prevent engine in-flight shutdown or power loss, possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/01/09/2012-31589/airworthiness-directives-thielert-aircraft-engines-gmbh-reciprocating-engines)
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