Continental Engine AD - Big Troubles?
Hey again all, just been reading about Cirrus grounding their entire fleet until further notice due to an upcoming Continental AD. The part that got me was:
'Continental Aerospace Technologies is working with the FAA on possibly developing an Airworthiness Directive (AD) on aircraft powered by late models of several of its engine models. These include 360-, 470-, 520- and 550-series engines. Continental is urging owners of planes with any of these engines with a manufacturing date between June 1, 2021, and February 7, 2023, to voluntarily ground their planes “until further information is available.'
This is an enormous call, particularly as it will ground most aircraft with an engine less than 200 hours old. Keen to see what you all think.
Cheers, Mach1
Last edited by Mach1Muppet; 11th Feb 2023 at 02:43.
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