Incident Description
On an unspecified date prior to July 3, 2002, an Australian-registered Piper Chieftain airplane experienced a crankshaft separation failure, which resulted in an in-flight engine shutdown. The failure was characteristic of a failure mode that had been confirmed in 15 other units. This failure mode is the subject of Lycoming crankshaft recall Airworthiness Directive (AD 2002-19-03).
ATSB Request for Information
On July 3, 2002, the Australian Transportation Safety Board (ATSB) requested information from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding the NTSB's investigation into a series of Lycoming crankshaft failures. Specifically, the ATSB sought information concerning Lycoming's fleet management plan.
Jurisdiction and Coordination
The NTSB represents the United States in aviation investigations involving overseas interests under the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Aviation. The investigation into this accident is under the jurisdiction of the government of Australia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the ATSB at the contact details provided.
Contact Information
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) P.O. Box 967, Civic Square Canberra A.C.T. 2608 Australia
Tel.: (61) 2 6274-6464 / (61) 2 6257-4150 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (61) 2 6274-6474 AFTN: ASCOYLYX Website: http://www.atsb.gov.au
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of Australia.