2012-10-13: Starter adapters

Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2011-25-51, Amendment 39-16891, (76 FR 77382, December 13, 2011) and adding the following new AD: 2012-10-13 Continental Motors, Inc. (formerly Teledyne Continental Motors, formerly Continental): Amendment 39-17062; Docket No. FAA- 2011-1341; Directorate Identifier 2011-NE-41-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective June 8, 2012. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2011-25-51, Amendment 39-16891 (76 FR 77382, December 13, 2011). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Continental Motors, Inc.(CMI) TSIO-520-B, BB, D, DB, E, EB, J, JB, K, KB, N, NB, UB, VB; TSIO-550-K; TSIOF- 550-K; IO-550-N (Turbo-normalized only; STC SE10589SC); with a starter adapter part number (P/N) 642085A17; 642085A18; 642085A19; 642085A20; 642085A22; 642085-1A1, R-642085A17; R-642085A18; R- 642085A19; or R-642085A22 installed, where the engine was manufactured before November 20, 2011, or, where a new or rebuilt starter adapter was installed before November 20, 2011. (d) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by two additional reports received of fractures in starter adapter gear shafts in certain additional P/N CMI starter adapters since we issued AD 2011-25-51 (76 FR 77382, December 13, 2011). We are issuing this AD to prevent starter adapter gear shaft failure which could cause oil scavenge pump failure and engine in-flight shutdown. (e) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) For starter adapters with less than 75 hours of total time- in-service (TIS) on the effective date of this AD, before further flight, replace the starter adapter with a starter adapter eligible for installation. (2) For starter adapters with between 75 and 100 hours of total TIS, inclusive on the effective date of this AD, within the next 10 hours of engine operation, or before exceeding 100 hours TIS, whichever occurs first, replace the starter adapter with a starter adapter eligible for installation. (3) For starter adapters with more than 100 hours of total TIS on the effective date of this AD, no further action is required. (f) Definition For the purpose of this AD, a starter adapter eligible for installation is: (1) A starter adapter with one of the P/Ns listed in this AD that has a vibro-peened manufacturer code below the ink stamped P/N on the starter adapter, or (2) A starter adapter with one of the P/Ns listed in this AD that has more than 100 hours total TIS. [[Page 30883]] (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Atlanta Certification Office, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. (h) Related Information (1) For further information about this AD, contact: Anthony Holton, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 1701 Columbia Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5567; fax: 404-474-5606; email: anthony.holton@faa.gov. (2) CMI Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB11-4B, dated April 4, 2012, pertains to this AD. (3) For copies of the service information referenced in this AD, contact: Continental Motors, Inc., PO Box 90, Mobile, AL 36601; phone: 251-438-3411, or go to: http://tcmlink.com/servicebulletins.cfm. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125.