DATE: February 21, 2005 MODELS AFFECTED New, rebuilt and overhauled engines shipped from Lycoming between October 1, 2001 and February 2, 2004 with fuel pump P/N LW-15473. Engine models affected are IO-320, -360, -540; AIO-320, -360; AEIO-320, -360, - 540; HIO-360; TO-360-C1A6D, -F1A6D and O-540-L3C5D. Fuel pumps replaced in the field with a genuine Lycoming fuel pump after October 1, 2001 and up...
There are two basic types of FAA-approved aviation oils used in general aviation aircraft piston engines. 1. Straight mineral 2. Ashless dispersant (AD) Many Lycoming engines use straight mineral oil for “break-in” purposes with a new, rebuilt or overhauled engine. The operators should then switch to AD oil after “break-in” has been accomplished. In those engines that use straight mineral oil...
Supersedes Service Bulletin No. 475B January 30, 2003 MODELS AFFECTED All Lycoming direct drive piston aircraft engines (including VO-360 and IVO-360; excepting O-320-H, O-360-E, LO-360-E, TO-360-E, LTO-360-E, and TIO-541 series engines). TIME OF COMPLIANCE During overhaul, after a propeller strike, or whenever crankshaft gear removal is required. Damage to the crankshaft gear and the counterbored...
DATE: November 30, 2005 MODELS AFFECTED Any Lycoming engine model specified below manufactured, rebuilt, overhauled or repaired after March 1, 1999: Lycoming counterweighted (L)O-360, (L)IO-360 and AEIO-360 engines rated at any horsepower as listed in Table 1. Any overhauled or repaired Lycoming counterweighted (L)O-360, (L)IO- 360 or AEIO-360 engine that has had a crankshaft replaced after March...