Hey Bob, On that FAA.gov website it shows ADs on certified Lycoming engines (IO-320 D1A) but not the YIO-320-D1A. However I would be concerned about this AD on Lycoming engines that are fuel injected like the IO 320 D1A. It calls for inspection of fuel injector lines for clamping. I dont know about the FAA but I surely think that the 51% 49% rule should send ADs to all experimental aircraft engine owners. My life is as worth as a certified aircraft engine owner or more. I think maybe if EAA needs a safety safety seminar maybe this could be expanded. Now I know I dont want extra expenses but a fire started under a cowling because of loose fuel lines SPARKS my interest.Whats your thought on this? I didny find a place to registed my experimental engine but I did find the certified model. I ll have to call FAA to find out if they register experimental engines for ADs.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-0218; Directorate Identifier 92-ANE-56-AD; Amendment 39-16894; AD
2011-26-04]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain fuel injected
reciprocating engines manufactured by Lycoming Engines. That AD currently requires inspection,
replacement if necessary, and proper clamping of externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines. That
AD also states that it is not applicable to engines that have a Maintenance and Overhaul Manual with
an Airworthiness Limitations Section that requires inspection and replacement, if necessary, of
externally mounted fuel injector lines. This new AD requires the same actions. This AD was
prompted by Lycoming Engines revising their Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) to add engine
models requiring inspections. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel injector fuel lines
that would allow fuel to spray into the engine compartment, resulting in an engine fire.
DATES: This AD is effective January 25, 2012.
The Director of
Interesting reading.
Ron in Oregon