# AD 2012-26-13: Software mapping

- Type: Airworthiness directive
- Status: Current
- Products: Thielert Aircraft Engines TAE 125-01, TAE 125-02-114 and TAE 125-02-99
- Effective: February 13, 2013
- Published: January 9, 2013, 78 FR 1733–1735
- Issued: December 27, 2012
- Issued as: Final rule
- Supersedes: [AD 2011-07-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-07-09)
- Superseded by: Nothing supersedes this AD
- Product type: Aircraft, Large airplane
- Amendment: 39-17308
- Docket: FAA-2010-0820 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2010-0820)
- Project: 2010-NE-31-AD
- Registered aircraft: 111 may be affected, by airframe or engine model (OpenAirDocs)
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/23/50/235060d17ed34eb81a7c598dd13b5a9240a61e01795e2182da67c4b11ce3715a (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-01-09/pdf/2012-31605.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/01/09/2012-31605/airworthiness-directives-thielert-aircraft-engines-gmbh-reciprocating-engines
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1BFD38960A0F90CF86257AEE0055AABA.0001
- DRS record last changed: May 30, 2024
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-13

## Summary

We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for all Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH models TAE 125-01, TAE 125-02-99, and TAE 125-02-114 reciprocating engines. That AD currently requires installation of full-authority digital electronic control (FADEC) software version 2.91. This new AD requires removing all software mapping versions prior to 292, 301, or 302, applicable to the TAE engine model. This AD was prompted by reports of possible power loss on airplanes equipped with TAE 125 engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent engine power loss or in-flight shutdown, resulting in reduced control of or damage to the airplane.

## The airworthiness directive

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2011-07-09, Amendment 39-16646 (76 FR 17757, March 31, 2011), and adding the following new AD:

2012-26-13 Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH: Amendment 39-17308; Docket No. FAA-2010-0820; Directorate Identifier 2010-NE-31-AD.

### (a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 13, 2013.

### (b) Affected ADs

This AD supersedes AD 2011-07-09, Amendment 39-16646 (76 FR 17757, March 31, 2011).

### (c) Applicability

This AD applies to Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH models TAE 125-01, TAE 125-02-99, and TAE 125-02-114 reciprocating engines installed in, but not limited to, Cessna 172 and (Reims-built) F172 series (European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. EASA.A.S.01527); Piper PA-28 series (EASA STC No. EASA.A.S. 01632); APEX (Robin) DR 400 series (EASA STC No. A.S.01380); and Diamond Aircraft Industries Models DA 40, DA 42, and DA 42M NG airplanes.

### (d) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by reports of possible power loss on airplanes equipped with TAE 125 engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent engine power loss or in-flight shutdown, resulting in reduced control of or damage to the airplane.

### (e) Compliance

Unless already done, do the following. Within 55 flight hours or within 3 months of the effective date of the AD, or during the next scheduled maintenance, whichever occurs first, remove all full-authority digital electronic control (FADEC) software prior to versions 292, 301, and 302. Tables 1, 2, and 3 to paragraph (e) provide the software mapping and respective part numbers for software versions 292, 301, and 302, installed on the TAE 125-01, TAE 125-02-99, and TAE-125-02-114 engines, respectively.

*Table 1 to Paragraph ( e) for TAE 125-01 Engines*

| Software mapping | Part No. |
| --- | --- |
| T14V292CES | 20-7610-55104R9. |
| T28V292CES | 20-7610-55105R7. |
| T14V292PIP | 40-7610-55106R9. |
| T28V292PIP | 40-7610-55107R7. |
| T14V292APEX | 60-7610-55106R9. |
| T14V292DIA | 50-7610-55105R9. |
| R28V292DIA | 50-7610-55107R5. |

*Table 2 to Paragraph ( e) for TAE 125-02-99 Engines*

| Software mapping | Part No. |
| --- | --- |
| O14V301CES | 20-7610-E000110. |
| O28V301CES | 20-7610-E001110. |
| O14V301PIP | 40-7610-E000110. |
| O28V301PIP | 40-7610-E001110. |
| O14V301APEX | 60-7610-E000110. |
| O14V301DA40 | 50-7610-E000110. |
| O28V301DA42 | 52-7610-E000505. |

*Table 3 to Paragraph ( e) for TAE 125-02-114 Engines*

| Software mapping | Part No. |
| --- | --- |
| P14V302CES | 20-7610-E002007. |
| P28V302CES | 20-7610-E003007. |
| P28V302PIP | 40-7610-E003007. |
| P14V302APEX | 60-7610-E002007. |
| P14V302DA40 | 50-7610-E002007. |

### (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request.

### (g) Related Information

  (1) For more information about this AD, contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; email: robert.green@faa.gov; phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781-238 7199.

  (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive No. 2012-0116, dated July 3, 2012, and Thielert Aircraft Engines Service Bulletin TM TAE 000-0007, Revision 19, dated August 31, 2012, for related information.

  (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH, Platanenstrasse 14 D-09350, Lichtenstein, Germany, phone: +49-37204-696-0; fax: +49-37204-696-55; email: info@centurion-engines.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125.

### (h) Material Incorporated by Reference

None.

## Rule preamble

### Dates

This AD is effective February 13, 2013.

### Addresses

For service information identified in this AD, contact Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH, Platanenstrasse 14 D-09350, Lichtenstein, Germany, phone: +49-37204-696-0; fax: +49-37204-696-55; email: info@centurion-engines.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125.

### For further information contact

Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; email: robert.green@faa.gov; phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199.

### Discussion

We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2011-07-09, Amendment 39-16646 (76 FR 17757, March 31, 2011). That AD applies to the specified products. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 17, 2012 (77 FR 57041). That NPRM proposed to require removing all software mapping versions prior to 292, 301, or 302, applicable to the TAE engine model.

### Comments

We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public.

### Conclusion

We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.

### Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD will affect about 112 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 0.5 work hours per product to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD to U.S. operators to be $4,760

### Authority for This Rulemaking

Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.

We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, “General requirements.” Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

### Regulatory Findings

We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.

For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:

  (1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866,

  (2) Is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),

  (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and

  (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

### Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

## Affected data sheets (1) (OpenAirDocs)

The type certificate data sheets whose models the AD names.

- [TCDS E00069EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00069EN): Continental Aerospace Technologies GmbH; names 3 of 4 models: TAE 125-01, TAE 125-02-99, TAE 125-02-114

## Registered aircraft it may apply to (OpenAirDocs)

Matched by airframe and engine model; the AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- Aircraft: 111 (0 by airframe model, 111 by engine model)
- Makers: Diamond Aircraft Ind 81, Piper 27, Cessna 1, Elwood Enterprises 1, Glasair Aviation USA 1

Models with the most aircraft:

- [Thielert TAE-125-02-99](https://openairdocs.org/engine/thielert-tae-125-02-99): 43 aircraft (engine model)
- [Thielert TAE-125-01](https://openairdocs.org/engine/thielert-tae-125-01): 35 aircraft (engine model)
- [Technify TAE125-02-114](https://openairdocs.org/engine/technify-tae125-02-114): 30 aircraft (engine model)
- [Thielert TAE125-02-114](https://openairdocs.org/engine/thielert-tae125-02-114): 2 aircraft (engine model)
- [Technify TAE125-02-99](https://openairdocs.org/engine/technify-tae125-02-99): 1 aircraft (engine model)

All 5 models: https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-13/models.md
Every aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-13/aircraft.md

## Related documents

- [AD 2011-07-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-07-09) (historical): Full- authority digital electronic control (FADEC) software · Thielert Aircraft Engines TAE 125-01, TAE 125-02-114 and TAE 125-02-99. Effective May 5, 2011. Replaced by this AD

No proposed rule in this release led to it. Its text cites no advisory circulars or STCs.

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