# Proposed AD FAA-2008-0052: Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2008-19-05
- Products: Engine Components
- Product type: Appliance
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 30, 2009, 74 FR 37955
- Comments due: September 28, 2009
- Became: [AD 2008-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-19-05)
- Docket: FAA-2008-0052 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2008-0052, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2008-NE-01-AD
- FR document: E9-18118
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/85/ab/85aba9eab5d27461274694bf0262cb687cdd8229d696d4415919546a5f1828cd (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-07-30/pdf/E9-18118.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/07/30/E9-18118/airworthiness-directives-engine-components-inc-eci-reciprocating-engine-cylinder-assemblies
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FF88F17CA21217408625760300504F5D.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2008-0052

## Summary

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve'' reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan,'' installed. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive visual inspections and compression tests to detect cracks at the head-to-barrel interface, replacement of cylinder assemblies found cracked, and replacement of certain cylinder assemblies at new, reduced times-in-service. This proposed AD would require the same actions, but for an expanded population of cylinder assemblies. This proposed AD results from reports of 10 additional cylinder head separations since issuing AD 2008-19-05, on cylinder serial numbers not listed in that AD. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss of engine power due to cracks at the head-to-barrel interface and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft.

## Notices in this docket

- May 19, 2008: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E8-11116, comments due Jul 18, 2008 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/05/19/E8-11116/airworthiness-directives-engine-components-inc-eci-reciprocating-engine-cylinder-assemblies)
- Jul 30, 2009: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)., FR document E9-18118, comments due Sep 28, 2009 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/07/30/E9-18118/airworthiness-directives-engine-components-inc-eci-reciprocating-engine-cylinder-assemblies)

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