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Airworthiness Directives; Austro Engine GmbH Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on March 5, 2024. It took effect on March 11, 2024.

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What the agency says

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Austro Engine GmbH Model E4 and E4P engines. This AD was prompted by reports of engine failures and the determination that certain batches of cap screws, installed on the inner main bearing positions of the engine, were manufactured at the lower end of the material strength tolerance. This AD requires replacing certain cap screws with a part eligible for installation and prohibits installing certain cap screws on any inner main bearing position of any engine. This AD also prohibits installing certain engine cores on any engine unless certain requirements are met. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Key facts

Document number
2024-04579
Type
Final rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments
Agency
Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
Published
March 5, 2024
Takes effect
March 11, 2024
Dates
This AD is effective March 11, 2024.
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2024-0456; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00084-E; Amendment 39-22691; AD 2024-05-01
Regulation ID (RIN)
2120-AA64
Code of Federal Regulations
14 CFR 39
Topics
Air transportation; Aircraft; Aviation safety; Incorporation by reference; Safety
Pages
4

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