Lycoming O-320 Airworthiness Directive
Lycoming O-320 Airworthiness Directive
Contents
DCA/LYC/103A FAA AD 59-10-07 Cylinder Baffle Clamps – Modification ................................................ 3
DCA/LYC/109A FAA AD 64-16-05 Fuel and Oil Vent Restriction – Modification ....................................... 3
DCA/LYC/120A FAA AD 66-20-04 AC Oil Filter Adaptor Gasket – Replacement ..................................... 3
DCA/LYC/125 FAA AD 63-23-02 Exhaust Valve Guides and Camshafts - Inspection............................ 4
DCA/LYC/136 Crankcase Bearing Dowel Replacement - Modification .................................................... 4
DCA/LYC/150 FAA AD 73-23-01 Piston Pins - Inspection ....................................................................... 4
DCA/LYC/158 FAA AD 77-07-07 Oil Level Gauge Installation - Modification ......................................... 4
DCA/LYC/159 FAA AD 77-20-07 Intake/Exhaust Valve Rocker Arm Retaining Studs - Replacement .... 4
DCA/LYC/161A FAA AD 78-12-08 Oil Pump - Inspection ......................................................................... 4
DCA/LYC/165 FAA AD 78-12-09 Crankshaft Assembly - Replacement ................................................. 5
DCA/LYC/167A FAA AD 79-10-03R2 Mounting Bracket Attachment Bolts - Inspection ........................... 5
DCA/LYC/169C FAA AD 80-04-03R2 Exhaust/Valves Installation/Lubrication - Inspection ...................... 5
DCA/LYC/170A FAA AD 80-14-07 Exhaust Valve Installation – Inspection and Replacement ................. 6
DCA/LYC/174F FAA AD 96-09-10 Oil Pump Impellers – Replacement ..................................................... 6
DCA/LYC/181 FAA AD 87-10-06R1 Rocker Arm Assembly - Inspection and Rework ............................ 7
DCA/LYC/182 FAA AD 90-04-06 Propeller Governor Line Support - Inspection and Modification ......... 7
DCA/LYC/187 FAA AD 92-12-05 Piston Pin - Removal .......................................................................... 7
DCA/LYC/190A FAA AD 97-01-03 Piston Pin - Removal .......................................................................... 8
DCA/LYC/193A FAA AD 98-02-08 Crankshaft – Inspection and Replacement.......................................... 8
DCA/LYC/194 FAA AD 98-17-11 Repaired Crankshafts - Inspection ...................................................... 9
DCA/LYC/196A Piston Pin Plug Wear – Inspection ................................................................................. 13
DCA/LYC/204B FAA AD 2004-10-14 Propeller Strike – Crankshaft Gear Inspection ............................. 14
DCA/LYC/210 FAA AD 2006-12-07 ECI Classic Cast Cylinders – Inspection and Replacement ......... 15
DCA/LYC/213A Superior Air Parts Cylinders – Replacement .................................................................. 17
DCA/LYC/217 AD 2002-12-07 Oil Filter Converter Plate Gasket – Inspection and Replacement ........ 18
If no corrosion pits or cracks are found on the ID of the crankshaft during the initial
visual inspection, perform a visual inspection at intervals not to exceed 5 years since
last inspection, or at the next engine overhaul or disassembly, whichever occurs
sooner.
Note 2: After accomplishing the initial inspection (visual and, if necessary, the FPI or MPI),
report findings of any pits or cracks to the CAA. Please ensure that the report
references this AD.
Note 3: The application of Urethabond 104 to the inner bore of the crankshaft and confirmed
by stamping of the letters “PID” on the outside diameter of the propeller flange per
Textron Lycoming MSB 530B, constitutes terminating action to this AD.
Note 4: Lycoming SB No. 530B and MSB No. 505B or later FAA approved revisions pertains
to the subject of this AD.
(FAA AD 98-02-08 refers)
Compliance: Initial Inspection:
For engines shipped new from Textron Lycoming prior to and including December 31,
1984, and that have never been overhauled, or any engine remanufactured or
overhauled and that has accumulated 1,000 hours or more TIS since remanufacture
or overhaul, inspect within the next 100 hours TIS, or 6 months, whichever occurs
sooner, unless previously accomplished.
For engines shipped new from Textron Lycoming after 31 December 1984, and that
have never been overhauled, or any engine remanufactured or overhauled and that
has accumulated less than 1,000 hours TIS since remanufacture or overhaul, inspect
at the earliest occurrence of the following:
(i) The next engine overhaul or disassembly.
(ii) Within 10 years of the original shipping date or within the next 6 months,
whichever occurs later.
(iii) Within 1,000 hours TIS since remanufacture or overhaul, or within the next 6
months, whichever occurs later.
Repetitive inspections:
Repetitive inspection intervals are dependent on the findings of the initial inspection
and are required as specified within the requirements of this AD.
Effective Date: DCA/LYC/193 - 13 March 1998
DCA/LYC/193A - 18 December 2008
2. If the engine and crankshaft was repaired during this time frame, determine from
the maintenance records (engine log book), and Table 1 of this AD if the crankshaft
was repaired by Nelson Balancing Service, Repair Station Certificate No. NB7R820J,
Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. The maintenance records should contain the Return
to Service (Yellow) tag for the crankshaft that will identify the company performing the
repair. Also the work order number contained in Table 1 of this AD was etched on the
crankshaft propeller flange, adjacent to the closest connecting rod journal. Because
some etched numbers will be difficult to see, if necessary, use a 10X magnifying glass
with an appropriate light source to view the work order number. In addition, the
propeller spinner, if installed, will have to be removed in order to see this number.
3. If it cannot be determined who repaired the crankshaft, compliance with this AD is
required.
4. If the engine and crankshaft were not repaired during the time frame specified in a)
1, or if it is determined that the crankshaft was not repaired by Nelson Balancing
Service, no further action is required.
b) Accomplish the following:
1. Perform a visual inspection as defined in paragraph b) 2 of this AD, magnetic
particle inspection, and a dimensional check of the crankshaft journals, or remove
from service affected crankshafts and replace with serviceable parts.
2. For the purpose of this AD, a visual inspection of the crankshaft is defined as the
inspection of all surfaces of the crankshaft for cracks which include heat check
cracking of the nitrided bearing surfaces, cracking in the main or aft fillet of the main
bearing journal and crankpin journal, including checking the bearing surfaces for
scoring, galling, corrosion, or pitting.
Note: Further guidance on all inspection and acceptance criteria is contained in
applicable Overhaul or Maintenance Manuals.
3. Replace any crankshaft that fails the visual inspection, magnetic particle
inspection, or the dimensional check with a serviceable crankshaft, unless the
crankshaft can be reworked to bring it in compliance with:
i) All the overhaul requirements of the appropriate Overhaul/Maintenance Manuals; or
ii) All of the approved requirements for any repair station which currently has approval
for limits other than those in the appropriate Overhaul/Maintenance Manuals.
4. For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable crankshaft is one which meets the
requirements of paragraph b) 3 i) or b) 3) ii) of this AD.
(FAA AD 98-17-11 refers)
Compliance: By 31 October 1998
Effective Date: 25 September 1998
Compliance: For all remanufacturered and overhauled engines fitted with affected piston pin end
plugs:
Within the first 10 hours TIS and the next 25 hours TIS, and thereafter at intervals not
to exceed 50 hours TIS.
For all other engines in service fitted with affected piston pin end plugs:
At the next oil/oil filter change or before 50 hours TIS whichever is the sooner, and
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS.
Effective Date: DCA/LYC/196 - 28 January 1999
DCA/LYC/196A - 25 June 2009
DCA/LYC/210 FAA AD 2006-12-07 ECI Classic Cast Cylinders – Inspection and Replacement
Applicability: Models 320, 360 and 540 series parallel valve engines, specified in table 1 fitted with
ECi cylinder assemblies P/N AEL65102 series "Classic Cast" having casting head
markings EC 65099-REV- 1 and with S/Ns 1 through to 9879.
Note 1: The set of numbers appearing on the cylinder below and to the left of the S/N in the
form of "12345-67" is not used for determining applicability.
TABLE 1.
LIO–320–B1A.
AEL65102–NST08 O–320–B1A, B1B, B2A, B2B, B3A, B3B, B3C, C1A, C1B,
C2A, C2B, C3A, C3B, C3C, D1A, D1B, D2A, D2B, D2C.
AEL65102–NST10 O–360–A1A, A1C, A1D, A2A, A2E, A3A, A3D, A4A, B1A,
B1B, B2A, B2B, C1A, C1C, C1G, C2A, C2B, C2C, C2D,
D1A, D2A, D2B.
IO–360–B1A, B1B, B1C.
HO–360–A1A, B1A, B1B.
HIO–360–B1A, B1B.
AEIO–360–B1B.
O–540–A1A, A1A5, A1B5, A1C5, A1D, A1D5, A2B, A3D5,
A4A5, A4B5, A4C5, A4D5, B1A5, B1B5, B1D5, B2A5,
B2B5, B2C5, B2C5D, B4A5, B4B5, B4B5D, D1A5, E1A,
E4A5, E4B5, E4C5, F1A5, F1B5, G1A5, G2A5.
IO–540–C1B5, C1C5, C2C, C4B5, C4B5D, C4C5, D4A5,
D4B5, N1A5, N1A5D.
Note 1: The affected cylinder assembly S/N range in this AD has been revised to narrow the
applicability even further. Accomplishment of DCA/LYC/213 satisfies the requirements
of this AD.
Requirement: To prevent cylinder head fatigue failure and separation at the head-to-barrel threaded
interface that could lead to engine failure, accomplish the following:
1. Inspect the aircraft log books to determine which cast cylinder assemblies are
fitted. If the aircraft log books do not list the P/Ns of the cylinders fitted to the engine,
then visually inspect the engine to determine which cylinders are fitted.
Replace cylinder assemblies S/N 47LE053559 through to 47LF053643, and
47SE054212 through to 47SF054251, and 52D0531708 through to 52H0532197, and
55E05223 through to 55G05289, and 32WE059006 through to 32WF059067, and
32WHE05379 through to 32WHE05392, and 326WF055517 through to
326WF055532, and 36TWF05430 through to 36TWG05453, and 36WF058058
through to 36WG058124, and 366WE056944 through to 366WF057061, and
366WF057150 through to 366WF057232, and 366WF057259 through to
366WG057534, and 366WG057556, 366WG057569, 366WG057598,
366WG057616, 366WG057621, 366WG057624, and 366WJ057770 through to
366WJ057776, and 366WL058131, per Superior Air Parts Mandatory SB B06-01,
revision E, dated 24 January 2007.
Note 2: These affected S/Ns were manufactured between April 2005 and November 2005.
Note 3: The affected SAP cylinder head flanges are marked: SA47000L-A1, SA47000L-A20P,
SA47000S-A1, SA47000S-A20P, SA47000S-A21P, SA52000- A1, SA52000-A20P,
SA52000-A21P, SA52000-A22P, SA52000-A23P, SA55000-A1, SA55000-A20P,
SL32000W-A1, SL32000W-A20P, SL32000W-A21P, SL32000WH-A1,
SL32000WHA20P, SL32006W-A1, SL32006W-A20P, SL32006W-A21P,
SL36000TW-A1, SL36000TW-A20P, SL36000TW-A21P, SL36000TW-A22P,
SL36000W-A1, SL36000W-A20P, SL36000W-A21P, SL36006W-A1, SL36006W-
A20P or SL36006W-A21P.
2. Affected Superior Air Parts cast cylinder assemblies listed in Requirement 1 of
this AD may not be installed on any engine.
(FAA AD 2007-04-19R1 refers)
Compliance: 1. At 150 hours TTIS (on affected SAP cylinders), or within the next 10 hours TIS,
whichever is the later.
2. From the effective date of this AD.
Effective Date: DCA/LYC/213 - 12 March 2007
DCA/LYC/213A - 26 April 2007
DCA/LYC/217 AD 2002-12-07 Oil Filter Converter Plate Gasket – Inspection and Replacement
Applicability: This AD is applicable to the following reciprocating engines models that were
manufactured new, rebuilt or overhauled, or had the oil filter converter plate kit P/N
LW-13904 or gasket P/N LW13388 replaced after 1 April 1999.
Model O–320–H1AD, –H1BD, –H2AD, –H2BD, –H3AD and –H3BD engines
Model (L)O–360–A1AD, –A1F6D, –A1G6D, –A1LD, –A3AD, –A4AD, –A5AD and –
E1A6D engines
Model IO–360–A1B6D, –A1D6D, –A3B6D, –A3D6D, –C1E6D, –J1AD and –J1A6D
engines
Model (L)TO–360–A1A6D, –C1A6D, –E1A6D and –F1A6D engines
Model TIO–360–C1A6D engines
Model (L)HIO–360 –E1AD, –E1BD and –F1AD engines
Model O–540–H1A5D, –H1B5D, –H2A5D, –H2B5D, –J1A5D, –J1B5D, –J1C5D, –
J1D5D, –J2A5D, –J2B5D, –J2C5D, –J2D5D, –J3A5D, –J3C5D and –L3C5D engines
Model IO–540–C4D5D, –K1A5D, –K1B5D, –K1E5D, –K1F5D, –K1G5D, –K1J5D, –
L1A5D, –L1B5D, –M1A5D, –M1B5D, –M2A5D, –T4A5D, –T4B5D, –T4C5D, –U1A5D,
–U1B5D, –V4A5D, –W1A5D and –W3A5D engines
Model (L)TIO–540–K1AD, –S1AD, –AA1AD, –AB1AD, –AB1BD, –F2BD, –J2BD, –
N2BD, –R2AD, –T2AD and –V2AD engines
Model AEIO–540–L1B5D engines
Model TIO–541–E series engines
Model TIGO–541–D1A, –D1B and –E1A engines
Model IO–720–A1BD, –B1BD, –C1BD, –D1BD and –D1CD engines
Note 1: This AD supersedes DCA/LYC/199A and introduces requirement 3 as a terminating
action to the repetitive replacement requirements of the converter plate gasket P/N
LW-13388 and the oil converter plate kit P/N LW-13904.
Requirement: To prevent complete loss of engine oil and possible seizure of the engine and fire due
to oil leaks between the converter plate and accessory housing, accomplish the
following:
1. For engines with more than 50 hours TSN, TSO or time since the last
replacement of the oil filter converter plate gasket P/N LW-13388 or the oil filter
converter plate P/N LW-13904:
Replace the converter plate gasket or converter plate kit per paragraphs 1 and 2 of
Lycoming MSB 543A dated 30 August 2000 before further flight.
2. For engines with less than 50 hours TSN, TSO or time since the last
replacement of the oil filter converter plate gasket P/N LW-13388 or the oil filter
converter plate P/N LW-13904:
Inspect the oil filter base for signs of oil leaks between the oil filter base and the
accessory housing and also inspect for any evidence of the gasket extruding beyond
the perimeter of the base. If any oil leaks are found, or if the seal is damaged,
extruded, displaced or deteriorated, replace the converter plate gasket or converter
plate kit per paragraphs 1 and 2 of MSB 543A before further flight.
3. Replace the oil filter converter plate gasket or oil filter converter plate kit per part
II or part III of Lycoming Supplement No. 1 of MSB 543A dated 4 October 2000, or
Lycoming MSB 543B dated 1 July 2003.
Note 2: Replacement of oil filter converter plate gasket P/N LW-13388 with a new gasket P/N
06B23072 per part II or part III of Supplement No. 1 of MSB 543A, or MSB 543B is a
terminating action to requirements 1 and 2 of this AD.
Note 3: Lycoming SB No. 543A and Supplement No. 1 of MSB 543A pertains to the subject of
this AD. SB No. 543B has superseded SB No. 543A and Supplement No. 1 of MSB
543A.
(AD 2002-12-07 refers)
Compliance: 1. Before further flight unless previously accomplished, and thereafter replace the
converter plate gasket P/N LW-13388 or the oil converter plate kit P/N LW-13904 at
intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS.
2. Within the next 10 hours TIS or the next 3 days, whichever occurs sooner unless
previously accomplished, and thereafter replace the converter plate gasket P/N LW-
13388 or the oil converter plate kit P/N LW-13904 at intervals not to exceed 50 hours
TIS.
3. By 18 December 2009, unless previously accomplished.
Effective Date: 18 December 2008
AEL65102-NST08 O-320-B1A, B1B, B2A, B2B, B3A, B3B, B3C, C1A, C1B, C2A,
C2B, C3A, C3B, C3C, D1A, D1B, D2A, D2B, D2C.
AEL65102-NST10 O-360-A1A, A1C, A1D, A2A, A2E, A3A, A3D, A4A, B1A, B1B,
B2A, B2B, C1A, C1C, C1G, C2A, C2B, C2C, C2D, D1A, D2A,
D2B.
IO-360-B1A, B1B, B1C.
HO-360-A1A, B1A, B1B.
HIO-360-B1A, B1B.
AEIO-360-B1B.
O-540-A1A, A1A5, A1B5, A1C5, A1D, A1D5, A2B, A3D5, A4A5,
A4B5, A4C5, A4D5, B1A5, B1B5, B1D5, B2A5, B2B5, B2C5,
B4A5, B4B5, D1A5, E1A, E4A5, E4B5, E4C5, F1A5, F1B5,
G1A5, G2A5.
IO-540-C1B5, C1C5, C2C, C4B5, C4B5D, C4C5, D4A5, D4B5,
N1A5.
Cylinder Installed on Engine Models:
Assembly P/N:
AEL65102-NST12 O-360- A1A, A1AD, A1D, A1F, A1F6, A1F6D, A1G, A1G6,
A1G6D, A1H, A1H6, A1J, A1LD, A1P, A2A, A2D, A2F, A2G,
A2H, A3A, A3AD, A3D, A4A, A4AD, A4D, A4G, A4J, A4JD,
A4K, A4M, A4N, A4P, A5AD, B1A, B2C, C1A, C1C, C1E, C1F,
C1G, C2A, C2B, C2C, C2D, C2E, C4F, C4P, D2A, F1A6, G1A6.
HO-360 –C1A.
LO-360-A1G6D, A1H6.
HIO-360-B1A, B1B, G1A.
LTO-360-A1A6D.
TO-360-A1A6D.
IO-360-B1B, B1BD, B1D, B1E, B1F, B1F6, B1G6, B2E, B2F,
B2F6, B4A, E1A, L2A, M1A, M1B.
AEIO-360-B1B, B1D, B1E, B1F, B1F6, B1G6, B1H, B2F, B2F6,
B4A, H1A, H1B.
O-540-A4D5, B2B5, B2C5, B2C5D, B4B5, B4B5D, E4A5, E4B5,
E4C5, G1A5, G2A5, H1A5, H1A5D, H1B5, H1B5D, H2A5,
H2A5D, H2B5D.
IO-540-C4B5, C4B5D, C4D5, C4D5D, D4A5, D4B5, D4C5,
N1A5, N1A5D, T4A5D, T4B5, T4B5D, T4C5D, V4A5, V4A5D
AEIO-540-D4A5, D4B5, D4C5, D4D5.
AEL65102-NST26 IO-540-J4A5, R1A5.
TIO-540-C1A, E1A, G1A, H1A.
AEL65102-NST38 IO-360-F1A.
TIO-540-AA1AD, AB1AD, AB1BD, AF1A, AG1A, AK1A, C1A,
C1AD, K1AD.
LTIO-540-K1AD.
AEL65102-NST43 O-360-J2A.
O-540-F1B5, J1A5D, J1B5D, J1C5D, J1D5D, J2A5D, J2B5D,
J2C5D, J2D5D, J3A5, J3A5D, J3C5D.
IO-540-AB1A5, W1A5, W1A5D, W3A5D.
AEL65102-NST44 O-540-L3C5D.
Requirement: To prevent loss of engine power due to cracks in the cylinder assembly head-to-barrel
interface and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head,
accomplish the following:
1. Inspect the aircraft logbooks and/or the aircraft and determine if the engine has
been overhauled since new, or if a cylinder assembly has been replaced since new.
No further action is required if the engine has not been overhauled since new, or a
cylinder assembly has not been replaced since new.
If the engine has been overhauled since new, or a cylinder assembly has been
replaced since new, determine if any ECi Titan cylinder assemblies P/N AEL65102,
S/N 1138-02 through to 35171-22 and 35239-01 through to 42179-30 and cylinder
head P/N AEL85099 is fitted to the aircraft engine.
No further action is required if an ECI cylinder assembly P/N AEL65102 is not fitted to
the engine.
No further action is required if an ECI cylinder assembly P/N AEL65102 is fitted to the
engine, and the S/N is not an affected S/N.
If an affected S/N cylinder assembly is fitted to the engine, accomplish requirement 2
of this AD.
2. Visual Inspection:
Inspect the area around the exhaust valve side of the cylinder for cracks and any
signs of black or white residue. Replace cracked cylinder assemblies before further
flight. Information on cylinder assembly visual inspection can be found in ECi MSB No.
08-1.
Compression test:
Accomplish a standard cylinder differential compression test. If the cylinder pressure
is below 70 lbs/square inch, apply a water and soap solution to the side of the leaking
cylinder near the head-to-barrel interface.
If air leaks and bubbles are observed on the side of the cylinder assembly near the
head-to-barrel interface, replace the cylinder assembly before further flight.
For cylinder assemblies P/N AEL65102, S/N 1138-02 through to 35171-22 only, if the
low cylinder pressure reading is as a result of leaking inlet or exhaust valves, or
leaking piston rings, repair or replace the engine cylinder assembly before further
flight.
3. Cylinder assemblies P/N AEL65102, S/N 35239-01 through to 42179-30 shall not
be fitted to any engine, and shall not be repaired or reused.
(FAA AD 2009-26-12 refers)
Compliance: 1. Before further flight.
2. For cylinders with S/N 1138-02 through to 35171-22:
Accomplish a visual inspection and compression test before exceeding 350
hours TTIS on the cylinder, or within the next 10 hours TIS for a cylinders
with between 350 hours TTIS and 2000 hours TTIS whichever occurs
sooner, unless previously accomplished and thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 50 hours TIS.
Replacement of cylinder assemblies fitted to helicopter engines: Before
exceeding 1500 hours TTIS for cylinders that pass the visual inspection and
compression tests, or within the next 25 hours TIS for cylinders with more
than 1500 hours TTIS, whichever occurs sooner.
Replacement of cylinder assemblies fitted to aeroplane engines: Before
exceeding 2000 hours TTIS for cylinders that pass the visual inspection and
compression tests, or within the next 25 hours TIS for cylinders with more
than 2000 hours TTIS, whichever occurs sooner.
For cylinders with S/N 35239-01 through to 42179-30:
Within the next 10 hours TIS accomplish a visual inspection and
compression test.
Replace cylinders that pass the initial visual inspection and compression
tests before exceeding 350 hours TTIS, and for cylinders with 350 or more
hours TTIS replace within the next 25 hours TIS.
3. From 4 February 2010
Effective Date: 4 February 2010
From 1 October 2012 the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) will no longer rewrite the
text of State of Design ADs. Applicable State of Design ADs will be listed below and can be
obtained directly from the National Airworthiness Authority (NAA) web site. The link to the FAA
web site is available on the CAA web site at
http://www.caa.govt.nz/airworthiness-directives/states-of-design/
If additional NZ ADs need to be issued when an unsafe condition is found to exist in an aircraft or
aeronautical product in NZ they will be added to the list below.
Compliance: 1. Inspection:
Within the next 50 hours TIS and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours
TIS until requirement 2 of this AD is accomplished.
2. Replacement:
Replace all affected cylinder and head assemblies at the next engine overhaul.
Effective Date: DCA/LYC/224 - 25 October 2018
DCA/LYC/224A - 28 February 2019