# Airworthiness Directives; Continental Aerospace Technologies GmbH Reciprocating Engines
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2023-02-02 · Effective 2023-03-09 · 88 FR 6983
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-02154
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Continental Aerospace Technologies GmbH Reciprocating
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 88 FR 6983
- **Publication date:** 2023-02-02
- **Effective date:** 2023-03-09
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2022-1413
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Continental Aerospace Technologies GmbH TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-02-114 model reciprocating engines. This AD was prompted by manufacturer reports of fractured main bearing studs. This AD requires the removal and replacement of certain main bearing studs. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/02/2023-02154/airworthiness-directives-continental-aerospace-technologies-gmbh-reciprocating-engines)
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