A-93-043
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE TO OPERATORS OF AIRPLANES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES THAT USE CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY SPIN-ON TYPE OIL FILTER ADAPTER P/N 1250922, OR ANY SPIN-ON ADAPTER OF SIMILAR DESIGN, TO REQUIRE: INSPECTION OF THE ADAPTER-TO-OIL PUMP THREADS FOR DAMAGE AND REMOVAL OF ADAPTERS CONTAINING THREAD DAMAGE. THIS INSPECTION SHOULD OCCUR DURING THE NEXT 100-HOUR OR ANNUAL INSPECTION, OR MAJOR ENGINE OVERHAUL, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an airworthiness directive requiring operators of airplanes with engines using Cessna spin-on type oil filter adapter P/N 1250922, or similar designs, to inspect the adapter-to-oil pump threads for damage and remove any adapters with thread damage. The inspection must be completed during the next 100-hour or annual inspection, or major engine overhaul, whichever comes first.
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 | Dec 3, 1996 |
| NTSB number | ANC92LA095 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).