Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. Pistons Installed on Teledyne Continental Motors O-470 Series Reciprocating Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 1996-06-12 · Effective 1996-08-12 · 61 FR 29641
Document
Document number
96-14870
Federal Register citation
61 FR 29641
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
1996-06-12
Effective date
1996-08-12
FAA docket
Docket No. 94-ANE-30
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Superior Air Parts, Inc. Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) pistons installed on Teledyne Continental Motors O-470 series reciprocating engines, that requires removal from service of certain pistons. This amendment is prompted by piston failures. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent piston failure, which can result in engine power loss, engine failure and loss of the aircraft.