A-12-007
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Require repetitive inspection of Engine Components, Inc. cylinder assemblies produced between May 2003 and October 2009 (serial numbers 7709 through 52884) installed on Teledyne Continental Motors model 520 and 550 engines and removal of these cylinder assemblies once they reach the engine manufacturer’s recommended normal time (hours) in service between overhauls.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to mandate recurring inspections of certain Engine Components, Inc. cylinder assemblies (serial numbers 7709 through 52884, produced between May 2003 and October 2009) installed on Teledyne Continental Motors model 520 and 550 engines, and to require removal of these assemblies once they reach the engine manufacturer’s recommended normal time in service between overhauls.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Mar 29, 2017 |
| NTSB number | ENG07WA032 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).