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AD/ROTAX/17 Amdt 2 - Engine Crankcase Cracks
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| AD/ROTAX/17 Amdt 2 | Engine Crankcase Cracks | 6/2007 |
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| Applicability: | Rotax 912 A series engines up to serial number (S/N) 4,410.689 inclusive;Rotax 912 F series engines up to S/N 4,412.914 inclusive;Rotax 912 S series engines up to S/N 4,923.308 inclusive;Rotax 914 F series engines up to S/N 4,420.606 inclusive;And any other Rotax type 912 and 914 series engine whose crankcase assembly has been replaced by a crankcase having an S/N up to S/N 27811 inclusive. |
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| Requirement: | Carry out an inspection of the engine crankcase for cracks and oil leaks as detailed in BRP-Rotax Mandatory Service Bulletins, SB-912-029 R3 or later approved revision or SB-914-018 R3 or later approved revision as is applicable.In lieu of the inspecting of the engine crankcase assembly a review of the engine logbook or maintenance records is acceptable provide the crankcase serial number can be clearly identified as not been in the serial number range of this AD.Note: EASA AD 2007-0025 dated 1 February 2007 refers. This AD supersedes Austro Control GmbH AD A-2004-01. |
| Compliance: | Within 110 flight hours from the last inspection carried out in accordance with the amendment 1 of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 110 flight hours. |
| This Amendment becomes effective on 7 June 2007. | |
| Background: | The initial issue of this directive addressed an unsafe condition caused by cracks on the Rotax engine crankcases and required inspection at the regular intervals.Amendment 1 addressed the same unsafe condition but expanded the applicability list and additional inspections as detailed in revised Service Bulletin by the manufacturer and the Austrian ACG Airworthiness Directive.Amendment 2 amends the applicability section of this AD and reflects the latest revision of the manufacturer’s service bulletin. |
| The original issue of this directive became effective on 27 November 2003.Amendment 1 of this AD became effective on 25 November 2004. |
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David Punshon
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
26 April 2007