Thielert Piston Engines
Thielert Piston Engines
Thielert Piston Engines
| AD/THIELERT/10 | Time Limits/Maintenance Checks | 9/2008 |
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| Applicability: | Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH. TAE 125-01 engines.Note 1: These engines are known to be installed on, but not limited to, Cessna 172 and (Reims-built) F172 series (EASA STC Nr. EASA.A.S.01527); Piper PA-28 series (EASA STC Nr. EASA.A.S.01632), APEX (Robin) DR 400 series (EASA STC Nr. EASA.A.S.01380); and Diamond DA40 and DA42 aircraft. |
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| Requirement: | 1. Amend the approved engine maintenance schedule to incorporate the instructions of Chapter 5 “Airworthiness Limitations” of OM-02-01 Issue 3 Revision 5.2. Accomplish the tasks in accordance with the instructions of Chapter 5 “Airworthiness Limitations” of OM-02-01 Issue 3 Revision 5.The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.Note 2: EASA AD 2008-0128 dated 9 July 2008 refers. |
| Compliance: | For Requirement 1 - Within the next 3 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.For Requirement 2 - Within the thresholds and intervals defined from the time the amendment is made to the schedule in accordance with Requirement 1 of this AD. |
| This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 28 August 2008. | |
| Background: | As a consequence of occurrences and service experience, Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH has amended the ALS of the Operation & Maintenance Manual OM-02-01 to include an inspection of the alternator 14V P/N 02-7150-5502R3, and a replacement of the rail pressure valve. Failure of these parts could result in in-flight shut downs of the engine(s). |
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James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
16 July 2008