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AD FAA-2014-0540

Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines (Type Certificate previously held by Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation)

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain serial number (S/N) Lycoming Engines reciprocating engines. This AD was prompted by propeller governor shaft set screws coming loose due to improper installation. We are issuing this AD to prevent the propeller governor shaft set screw from coming loose, causing damage to the engine and damage to the airplane.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2014-0540

Document Number

2015-01281

Type

Rule

Publication Date

February 4, 2015

Effective Date

March 11, 2015

Affected Manufacturer

Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines (Type Certificate previously held by Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation)

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2014-0540

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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