2026-22-03: Exhaust Turbocharger
FAA order 2026-22-03 is an airworthiness directive in force since November 4, 2026. The FAA's subject line: Exhaust Turbocharger. System: engine.
What it applies to as the FAA lists it
- Kind of product
- Engine
- Makes
- BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG
- Models
- 915 iSc2 C24, 915 iSc3 C24, 916 iSc2 A, 916 iSc2 C24, 916 iSc3 A, 916 iSc3 C24
Dates and paperwork
- In force since
- November 4, 2026
- Published
- November 2, 2026 (signed October 23, 2026)
- Docket
- FAA-2026-11820
- Status
- Current
- The FAA's document
- Read the order on the FAA's site
The FAA's summary their words, unchanged
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG (BRP-Rotax) Model 915 iSc2 C24, 915 iSc3 C24, 916 iSc2 A, 916 iSc2 C24, 916 iSc3 A, and 916 iSc3 C24 engines. This AD was prompted by a report of oil leakage from cracks in the wall of the turbocharger valve housing due to insufficient thickness. This AD requires replacement of the turbocharger valve housing and reidentification of the turbocharger. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
The order itself the regulatory text, as published
Show the full text (4,229 characters)
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: 2026-22-03 BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG (formerly BRP-Powertrain GMBH & CO KG and Bombardier-Rotax GmbH): Amendment 39-23505; Docket No. FAA-2026-11820; Project Identifier MCAI-2026-00964-E. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 4, 2026. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG (formerly BRP-POWERTRAIN GMBH & CO KG and Bombardier-Rotax GmbH) Model 915 iSc2 C24, 915 iSc3 C24, 916 iSc2 A, 916 iSc2 C24, 916 iSc3 A, and 916 iSc3 C24 engines. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 8120, Exhaust Turbocharger. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of oil leakage from cracks in the wall of the turbocharger valve housing due to insufficient thickness. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent cracks in the wall of the turbocharger valve housing. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in oil leakage during engine operation, smoke generation, engine compartment fire, an in-flight engine shutdown, and possible loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Action Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Perform all required actions within the compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency AD 2026-0178-E, dated September 14, 2026 (EASA Emergency AD 2026-0178-E). (h) Exceptions to EASA Emergency AD 2026-0178-E (1) Where EASA Emergency AD 2026-0178-E refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) This AD does not adopt the "Remarks" section of EASA Emergency AD 2026-0178-E. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, 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 International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD and email to: [email protected]. (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. (j) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Joseph Catanzaro, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (516) 228-7366; email: [email protected]. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency AD 2026-0178-E, dated September 14, 2026. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email: [email protected]. You may find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. (4) You may view this material at the 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 material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email [email protected] . Issued on October 23, 2026. Steven W. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2026-22307 Filed 10-30-26; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
Source: FAA Dynamic Regulatory System, airworthiness directives. The FAA's document is the authority; the register counts are this site's, from the FAA register of November 6, 2026. Connections as data: /graph/directive/2026-22-03.json · aircraft systems.