I read about it in the Vansairforce forums.
"Insert ad hominum quid pro quo attack on irresponsible builders using unsafe certified engines....from an alternative engine builder"
But in the end I was too polite to send it.
Today I'm working on lower cowl air seals around oil cooler and radiator.
-----Original Message-----
From: Lynn Hanover <lehanover@gmail.com>
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Sun, Jan 3, 2010 5:48 am
Subject: [FlyRotary] Now Lycoming (again)
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan," installed. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive visual inspections and compression tests to detect cracks at the head-to-barrel interface, replacement of cylinder assemblies found cracked, and replacement of certain cylinder assemblies at new, reduced times-in-service. This AD requires the same actions, but for an expanded population of cylinder assemblies. This AD results from reports of 10 additional cylinder head separations since issuing AD 2008-19-05, on cylinder serial numbers not listed in that AD. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of engine power due to cracks at the head-to-barrel interface and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft.
From ANN
You hang in there sunshine, I think yours will make 2000 hours.
Or, Flyrotary...................no cylinder head...........
Lynn E. Hanover