AD 60-06-04

60-06-04 CONTINENTAL: Amdt. 114, Part 507, Federal Register March 11, 1960. Applies to E165, E185, and E225 Series Engines Equipped with Delco-Remy Generators P/N 1101886, 1101887, 1101888, and 1101908.

Compliance required at next periodic inspection, engine overhaul or generator removal whichever occurs first, but in any case not later than December 31, 1960.

To prevent failure of the generator drive gear retaining nut internal tooth lockwasher (CMC P/N 531232) remove the generator and inspect the generator drive to determine whether the internal tooth lockwasher or the plain flat washer (CMC P/N 401507) is installed. If the internal tooth lockwasher is installed, remove it and install the flat washer. (Note: The flat washer is not an aircraft standard part.) Use a new retaining nut (CMC P/N 531231, Esna P/N 29NTE-064 or equivalent) for reassembly. Apply a torque of 175-195 inch-pounds to the nut.

(Continental Motors Corporation Service Bulletin M57-4 covers this same subject.)