Proposed AD - Rotax Crankcase Inspection - XOPA Threads - Touring Motor Gliders Association (TMGA)

Abstract: The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive (http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-12298.htm) (AD) for certain aircraft equipped with Rotax 912 A series engines that would require the inspection of crankcases for cracks and replacement of the crankcase if cracks are found.

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Thread : Proposed AD: Rotax Crankcase Inspection

Started at 30th-May-2010 07:46 PM by Webmaster

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Author : Webmaster

Date : 30th-May-2010 07:46 PM

Thread Title : Proposed AD: Rotax Crankcase Inspection

Proposed AD would require Rotax crankcase inspection

By AOPA ePublishing staff

The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive (http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-12298.htm) (AD) for certain aircraft equipped with Rotax 912 A series engines that would require the inspection of crankcases for cracks and replacement of the crankcase if cracks are found.

The proposed AD results from a similar directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) because of reports of cracks in the engine crankcase. The FAA estimates it would affect 60 products of U.S. registry. It would apply to all versions of Bombardier-Rotax GmbH 912 A, 912 F, and 912 S series engines; see the AD (http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-12298.htm) for a list of affected aircraft.