FAA considers Superior Air Parts crankshaft assembly AD

[Jim Ball]

Originally Posted by Thermos

Interesting, can you share the source of that information? But it doesn't surprise me...my engine builder says there are a limited number of companies producing crankshafts for Lycoming, Superior and ECi.

Dave

ECi was acquired by Continental Motors and now Continental manufactures them.

[Thermos]

Last week I emailed Bill Ross at Superior, spoke with the FAA's engineer and called AOPA as well.

Nothing new from Superior - they disagree with the AD and Bill says they're working with the FAA. The FAA engineer says the AD is working its way through the FAA's AD alimentary canal (my words, not his ). He left me with the impression that it will go forward as-is but nothing is certain until posted to the Federal Register.

Disappointingly, AOPA had nothing to say even though they previously asked for an extension.

ds

[JPGrobler]

Originally Posted by Thermos

Last week I emailed Bill Ross at Superior, spoke with the FAA's engineer and called AOPA as well.

Nothing new from Superior - they disagree with the AD and Bill says they're working with the FAA. The FAA engineer says the AD is working its way through the FAA's AD alimentary canal (my words, not his ). He left me with the impression that it will go forward as-is but nothing is certain until posted to the Federal Register.

Disappointingly, AOPA had nothing to say even though they previously asked for an extension.

ds

Hi Dave. Any new info on the matter? I've tried phoning Bill yesterday, but couldn't get through - might have been too early.

[Thermos]

Good evening JP,

Unfortunately, I don't have any better information...sorry! I know it's frustrating. This has been going on for months now and I decided to forge ahead on my own path.

Happy to tell you more via PM or email - rv701ed at gmail.

Cheers,

Dave

[walkman]

Does anyone have any updates on this?

I've been flying my airplane as normal during this, which means lots of formation, some acro, and a few multi-hour cross countries here and there.