Transport i lotnictwo · 16/09/2005

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for Lycoming Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring the replacement of certain crankshafts in Lycoming Engines' AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 series reciprocating engines rated at 300 horsepower or lower, following reports of 12 crankshaft failures in these engines.