Service Bulletin No. 533 D
Recommended Action for Sudden Engine Stoppage, Propeller/Rotor Strike or Loss of Propeller/Rotor Blade or Tip
DATE:
February 10, 2026
MODELS AFFECTED:
All Lycoming reciprocating aircraft engines
TIME OF COMPLIANCE:
BEFORE FURTHER FLIGHT
REASON FOR REVISION
Added an item to the “A propeller strike includes:” section. Added a new NOTICE in the “Recommended Corrective Action for Propeller Strikes”
section. Changed 17-grit to 150-grit in both checklists.
In the checklist for All Engines - Except Geared Engines:
• Revised Steps 6 and 27 to specify which oil sumps must be blast cleaned and be inspected with Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection.
• Revised Step 31 and added new Step 32, to create separate inspection steps for tappets and lifters.
In the checklist for Geared Engines:
• Revised Step 32 and added new Step 33, to create separate inspection steps for tappets and lifters.
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