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Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2016-21-04 Continental Motors, Inc. (Type Certificate previously held by Teledyne Continental Motors) Reciprocating Engines: Amendment 39-18685; Docket No. FAA-2016-0069; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-01-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 18, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) TSIO-550-K, TSIOF-550-K, TSIO-550-C, TSIOF-550-D, and TSIO-550-N reciprocating engines with an engine serial number below 1012296 and an oil cooler cross fitting, part number AN918-1J or AN918-2J, installed.
(d) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD) resulting in injuries and significant airplane damage. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the oil cooler cross fitting and engine, IFSD, and loss of the airplane.
(e) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
(1) Within 12 months or 100 flight hours after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs first, replace the oil cooler cross fitting, nipple, and bushing. Use the Action Required paragraphs III.1 through III.8 of CMI Critical Service Bulletin (CSB) CSB15-2, Revision C, dated November 9, 2015 (also referred to as CMI CSB CSB15-2C, dated November 9, 2015), or the Action Required paragraphs III.1 through III.8 of CMI CSB CSB15-7, Revision B, dated April 26, 2016 (also referred to as CMI CSB15-7B, dated April 26, 2016), to perform the replacement.
(2) Reserved.(f) Credit for Previous Actions
You may take credit for the replacement that is required by paragraph (e) of this AD, if the replacement was performed before the effective date of this AD using CMI CSB CSB15-2B, dated November 6, 2015 or earlier versions; or CSB CSB15-7A, dated November 10, 2015 or earlier version.
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
The Manager, Atlanta Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request.
(h) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Scott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5535; fax: 404-474-5606; email: scott.hopper@faa.gov.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Critical Service Bulletin (CSB) CSB15-2, Revision C, dated November 9, 2015 (also referred to as CMI CSB CSB15-2C, dated November 9, 2015).
(ii) CMI CSB CSB15-7, Revision B, dated April 26, 2016 (also referred to as CMI CSB CSB15-7B, dated April 26, 2016).
(3) For CMI service information identified in this AD, contact Continental Motors, Inc., 2039 Broad Street, Mobile, Alabama 36615; phone: 800-326-0089; Internet: http://www.continentalmotors.aero.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125.
(5) You may view this service information at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
