Service Letter No. L 282

SERVICE LETTER NO. L282
Australian Fuel Testing 
DATE:

December 11, 2020

TO:

Australian Robinson R22 and R44 Owners and Operators

REASON FOR PUBLICATION:

This Service Letter transmits information pertaining to recent engine testing performed on Avgas grades used in Australia and the United States.

Service Instruction No. 1316 A

SUBJECT: Repair of Oil Cooler By-Pass Valve Seat

DATE: April 26, 1986

MODELS AFFECTED:
PART I: All Avco Lycoming piston engines equipped with a P/N 75944 oil cooler bypass valve.

PART II: All Avco Lycoming direct drive engines that incorporate either a dual magneto drive accessory housing or a P/N 69510 oil pressure screen and temperature valve housing on an individual magneto drive accessory housing.

TIME OF COMPLIANCE: During engine overhaul or earlier if oil leakage past the valve seat is determined to be the cause of high oil temperature.