Business · 05/12/2012

FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Lycoming Engines and Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines with Hartzell Engine Technologies Turbochargers

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted a new airworthiness directive requiring the removal of certain Hartzell Engine Technologies turbochargers from service due to a risk of turbine wheel failure, which could lead to engine power loss, oil fires, and damage to the airplane, affecting Lycoming Engines TSIO-540-AK1A and Continental Motors, Inc. TSIO-360- MB, TSIO-360-SB, and TSIO-360-RB reciprocating engines.