Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG 912 A Series Engine
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-11-18 · Effective 2016-12-23 · 81 FR 81660
Document
Document number
2016-27444
Federal Register citation
81 FR 81660
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Various
Publication date
2016-11-18
Effective date
2016-12-23
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9000
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various aircraft equipped with a BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG (formerly Rotax Aircraft Engines) 912 A series engine. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a manufacturing defect found in certain carburetor floats where an in-flight engine shutdown and forced landing could occur when the affected cylinder had reduced or blocked fuel supply. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.