ECI and Superior Cylinder AD woes

[David-aviator]

The FAA is presently proposing two AD's, one each on ECI and Superior cylinders. See AOPA news as of May 23.

Maybe for those considering engines, pure Lycoming may not be a bad idea. They seem to have their act pretty well together these days. Two of my friends attended the engine school at the factory recently and were most impressed with the presentation.

Superior is a subsidiary part of the Thielert Aircraft Engine mess. No definitive news on whether Superior will be sucked into the financial abyss of Thielert but I don't see how they can be absolutely clear of it.

With the economy in a spin maybe there will be some good deals at OSH this year. Stay tuned.

[rgbewley]

I've already received a few notes from customers inquiring about whether or not they might be affected by the proposed bulletins. If you are not quite sure what's on your engine and wondering, all ECI Lycoming cylinders have an AEL nomenclature in front of the part number and Superior Lycoming cylinders have an SL. If your engine builder provided you with a detailed parts list, it will hopefully be there. If not, a simple check is to look at the rocker box boss above the exhaust port. ECI cylinders will have the AEL and Superior will either have the Millenium insignia or an SL.

Hope this information is helpful.

[logansc]

Any news on who's paying for if you have bad cylinders?


Lee...

[BillSchlatterer]

Is this the recall being discussed or is it something new? From the Superior Web Site.


http://www.superiorairparts.com/sb0601/letter.asp

Thanks Bill S

[logansc]

Appears to be different. Here is the url for the ECi "Mandatory Service Bulletin": http://www.eci2fly.com/pdf/08-1.pdf

Regards,

Lee...

[David-aviator]

Originally Posted by logansc

Appears to be different. Here is the url for the ECi "Mandatory Service Bulletin": http://www.eci2fly.com/pdf/08-1.pdf

Regards,

Lee...

And here is the link to the proposed ECI AD. I will try to find the one on Superior.

http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Gu...&Highlight=eci

[David-aviator]

This is the link to the proposed Superior link. It appears it is on 6 cylinder Continental engines.

http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Gu...light=superior

[osxuser]

Superior AD is proposed to be on Continental big bore engines.

[N23J]

I have two millennium io470 and the AD does not include me. Last time I looked it was 520's and turbocharged 520's and I think maybe 550's but not GTSO's
Alan

[rocketbob]

For ECI out of pocket cost is $800 to replace six cylinders (IO-540). Only the jugs themselves need to be sent back so one could recover some cost by selling the used valves, keepers, springs, etc.