IO540
22nd Jan 2009, 14:06
I have just heard from a pilot based outside Europe.
The Lyco SB (http://www.lycoming.textron.com/support/publications/service-bulletins/pdfs/SB569A.pdf) has been interpreted by his national CAA literally and the crankshaft has to come out 21 Feb 2009 !!!
Whereas the FAA, and AFAIK EASA, have adopted a 12 year crank life limit from entering service, which makes the deadline around 2009-2014.
This also means you have 1 month to take advantage of the Lyco $2000 reduced-price crank kit offer - applicable to people who are using an independent engine rebuilder.
Crank lead time is c. 10 weeks (just checked) but it will depend on the model.
The Lyco SB (http://www.lycoming.textron.com/support/publications/service-bulletins/pdfs/SB569A.pdf) has been interpreted by his national CAA literally and the crankshaft has to come out 21 Feb 2009 !!!
Whereas the FAA, and AFAIK EASA, have adopted a 12 year crank life limit from entering service, which makes the deadline around 2009-2014.
This also means you have 1 month to take advantage of the Lyco $2000 reduced-price crank kit offer - applicable to people who are using an independent engine rebuilder.
Crank lead time is c. 10 weeks (just checked) but it will depend on the model.