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In reference to the AD on 550 engines I was so pleased to here this because
my second engine that Connental just replaced was built December 21 1998
and that means I must now have the engine torn down again.  I had the FAA
call me on Friday and advise me that the engine failure I had where the oil
pump drive failed was not the only problen I had with the engine and they
advised me that the airplane would have fallen out of the sky soon due to
the crankshaft in that it was failing.  So my engine may have been the
straw that broke the camels back in that this was inspected by the Faa at
my request and even though Connental said it was not necessary to get the
FAA envolved I am glad I did get the FAA envolved for the sake of all
pilots.  I think it is time that more controls are put on mfg.  I am very
upset that again my airplane will be grounded and I believe hat it is soon
time for a class action suit.

Dan Schott

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