The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to require repetitive inspections and eventual removal of specific cylinder assemblies produced by Engine Components, Inc.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to require repetitive inspections and eventual removal of specific cylinder assemblies produced by Engine Components, Inc.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a safety recommendation, designated as A-12-007, addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive concerns Engine Components, Inc. cylinder assemblies that were manufactured during the period between May 2003 and October 2009. The specific units affected are those with serial numbers ranging from 7709 through 52884. These components were installed on Teledyne Continental Motors model 520 and 550 engines. The NTSB is requiring the FAA to mandate repetitive inspections of these cylinder assemblies. Furthermore, the recommendation stipulates that these units must be removed once they reach the engine manufacturer’s recommended normal time in service between overhauls. This measure aims to address potential safety concerns associated with these specific components.