AD 83-22-04

Airworthiness directive · Injector Fuel Diaphragm Stem · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-L1B5D, IO-540-AA1A5, IO-540-G1B5 and 30 more

Effective
November 4, 1983
Models
AEIO-540-L1B5D, IO-540-AA1A5, IO-540-G1B5, IO-540-G1C5, IO-540-G1D5, IO-540-K1A5 and 27 more
Registered aircraft
10,334 matched by model
Product
Engine
Amendment
39-4748

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.

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The airworthiness directive

83-22-04 AVCO LYCOMING: Amendment 39-4748. Applies to all Avco Lycoming IO-540-G1B5, -G1C5, -G1D5, -K1A5, -K1A5D, -K1B5, -K1C5, -K1D5, -K1F5, -K1F5D, -K1G5, -K1G5D, -K1J5, -K1J5D, - M1B5D, -S1A5, -AA1A5: AEIO-540-L1B5D; TIO-540-F2BD, -J2BD, -N2BD, -S1AD, -U2A, -V2AD; LTIO-540-F2BD, -J2BD, -N2BD, S1AD -U2A, -V2AD; LTI-540-F2BD, -J2BD, -N2BD, -U2A, -V2AD; TIO-541-E1A4, -E1B4, -E1C4; TIGO-541-E1A, series engines equipped with Bendix Models RSA-10DB1, RSA-10DB2, RSA-10ED1, and RSA-10ED2 fuel injectors as identified in Bendix Service Bulletin RS-88, including Supplement 1, Section 1.A. (1), (2) and (3). Compliance required within the next 50 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent engine failure due to fatigue failure of the injector fuel diaphragm stem, replace P/N 2539806 fuel diaphragm assembly with P/N 2541803 and perform flow calibration and nameplate reidentification in accordance with Section 2 Accomplishment Instructions of Bendix Energy Controls Division Service Bulletin RS-85, or FAA approved equivalent. An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, may be used if approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region. Upon submission of substantiation data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenance inspector, the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD. In accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199, the aircraft may be flown to a location where the alterations required by this AD can be performed. AVCO Lycoming S/B No. 467, Bendix Energy Control Service Bulletin Nos. RS-85 including Supplement No. 1, Revised August 10, 1983, and RS-88 including Supplement No. 1, Revised August 10, 1983, identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made by reference a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents may obtain copies upon request to Bendix Energy Controls Division, 717 North Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana 46620. These documents may also be examined at the Office of Regional Counsel, FAA New England Regional Office, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. A historical file on this AD is maintained at the New England Regional Office. This amendment becomes effective on November 4, 1983.

Affected TCDS · 4

The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.

Registered aircraft · 10,334

Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.

By aircraft maker
  • Piper5,297 aircraft
  • Cessna1,747 aircraft
  • Robinson Helicopter296 aircraft
  • Beech275 aircraft
  • Mooney239 aircraft
  • Other makers7422,480 aircraft
By year built
19472026
Registered aircraft by year built: 9,165 aircraft
19472
19482
19491
19503
19515
19531
19541
19552
19564
19582
19593
196014
196115
196231
196329
196487
1965174
1966225
1967197
1968161
1969258
197094
1971117
1972123
1973183
1974198
1975220
1976424
1977407
1978578
1979420
1980305
1981317
1982157
1983110
1984104
198546
198636
198734
198847
198994
199077
199172
199257
199396
199479
199592
1996114
1997151
1998320
1999348
2000399
2001281
2002239
2003284
2004436
2005482
2006129
200731
200819
200918
201023
201120
201213
201314
201413
20159
201611
20178
201813
201910
202012
202110
202210
20239
20247
202519
20269

1,169 with no year recorded

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NTSB investigations that cite this AD · 1

Their narratives or probable cause name AD 83-22-04, often to say whether the aircraft complied with it.