# Proposed AD FAA-2005-21864: Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2005-19-11
- Products: Lycoming Engines
- Product type: Engine
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 22, 2005, 70 FR 42282
- Comments due: August 22, 2005
- Became: [AD 2005-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-19-11)
- Docket: FAA-2005-21864 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2005-21864, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2005-NE-29-AD
- FR document: 05-14575
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/98/0f/980ff579d0db508b9dfed417f726efbf9d42ec2911c7ec7514d1a858b1af7db8 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-07-22/pdf/05-14575.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/07/22/05-14575/airworthiness-directives-lycoming-engines-formerly-textron-lycoming-aeio-360-io-360-o-360-lio-360
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D7E55321D40CB3DF86257046005ED7D5.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2005-21864

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO- 360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 series reciprocating engines rated at 300 horsepower (HP) or lower. This proposed AD would require replacing certain crankshafts. This proposed AD results from reports of 12 crankshaft failures in Lycoming 360 and 540 series engines rated at 300 HP or lower. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the crankshaft, which could result in total engine power loss, in-flight engine failure, and possible loss of the aircraft.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 22, 2005: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 05-14575, comments due Aug 22, 2005 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/07/22/05-14575/airworthiness-directives-lycoming-engines-formerly-textron-lycoming-aeio-360-io-360-o-360-lio-360)

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