2022-16-03: Engine (RECIPROCATING)

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2022-16-03 Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc., Lycoming Engines, and Textron Lycoming/Subsidiary of Textron, Inc. Reciprocating Engines: Amendment 39-22132; Docket No. FAA-2022-0983; Project Identifier AD-2022-00614-E. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 15, 2022. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to: (1) Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. reciprocating engine models identified in Table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD that are equipped with an S-1200 series magneto having a serial number (S/N) between F21EA057 and F21KA009R, inclusive, manufactured and sold between May and November 2021; and (2) Lycoming Engines and Textron Lycoming/Subsidiary of Textron, Inc. reciprocating engine models identified in Table 2 to paragraph (c) of this AD that are equipped with an S-1200 series magneto authorized by Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) Supplements 1-54, having an S/N between F21EA057 and F21KA009R, inclusive, manufactured and sold between May and November 2021. BILLING CODE 4910-13-P ER29JY22.664 ER29JY22.665 BILLING CODE 4910-13-C (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 8500, Engine (RECIPROCATING). (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of a manufacturing quality escape of improperly lubricated roller bearings installed in certain magnetos, which may result in overheating and magneto seizure. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the magneto. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of one or more engines, in-flight shutdown, and loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions For any affected magneto, within 25 operating hours time-in-service (TIS) or, if any affected magneto has accumulated more than 25 operating hours TIS, before further flight after the effective date of this AD: (1) Remove the affected magneto from the engine and replace with a part eligible for installation in accordance with the Corrective Action, paragraph III.A., of Continental Aerospace Technologies Critical Service Bulletin CSB673, Revision C, dated May 24, 2022 (the CSB); or (2) Remove the affected magneto from the engine and disassemble and inspect the affected magneto in accordance with the Corrective Action, paragraphs III.B.1. through III.B.8.a., of the CSB. (i) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, no white grease is detected, before further flight, inspect and replace the magneto components, as applicable, in accordance with the Corrective Action, paragraphs III.B.8.b.1 and III.B.8.b.2, of the CSB. Where the CSB specifies discarding the roller bearing, this AD instead requires removing the roller bearing from service. (ii) Reassemble and install the magneto in accordance with the Corrective Action, paragraph III.C., of the CSB. (h) Installation Prohibition After the effective date of this AD, do not install onto any engine an S-1200 series magneto having a S/N between F21EA057 and F21KA009R, inclusive, manufactured and sold between May and November 2021; or any S-1200 series magneto authorized by Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. PMA Supplements 1-54, having an S/N between F21EA057 and F21KA009R, inclusive, manufactured and sold between May and November 2021, unless the magneto has first undergone corrective action and the data plate has been marked in accordance with the Corrective Action, paragraph III.C.3., of the CSB. (i) Credit for Previous Actions You may take credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD if the actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Continental Aerospace Technologies Critical Service Bulletin CSB673, Revision B, dated April 20, 2022; Continental Ignition Systems Service Bulletin (SB) SB673, Revision A, dated March 8, 2022; or Continental Ignition Systems SB SB673, Original Issue, dated January 31, 2022. (j) Special Flight Permit A special flight permit may be issued in accordance with 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199 to permit a one-time non-revenue ferry flight to a location where this AD can be accomplished. This ferry flight must be performed with only essential flight crew. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Boyce Jones, Aviation Safety Engineer, Atlanta ACO, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: (404) 474-5535; email: boyce.jones@faa.gov . (m) 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 Aerospace Technologies Critical Service Bulletin CSB673, Revision C, dated May 24, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Continental Aerospace Technologies, P.O. Box 90, Mobile, AL 36615; phone: (251) 436-8299; website: www.continental.aero. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued on July 25, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022-16371 Filed 7-27-22; 11:15 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P