Airworthiness Directives; Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-10-14 · Effective 2016-11-18 · 81 FR 70929
Document
Document number
2016-24794
Federal Register citation
81 FR 70929
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2016-10-14
Effective date
2016-11-18
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-0069
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) TSIO-550-K, TSIOF-550-K, TSIO-550-C, TSIOF-550-D, and TSIO-550-N reciprocating engines. This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD) resulting in injuries and significant airplane damage. This AD requires replacing the oil cooler cross fitting assembly. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the oil cooler cross fitting and engine, IFSD, and loss of the airplane.