The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (Continental) GTSIO-520, IO-470, IO-520, IO-550, IOF-550, LIO-470, LIO-520, LTSIO-520, O-470, TSIO-470, TSIO-520, TSIO-550, TSIOF-550, and TSIOL-550 model reciprocating engines with a certain Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP) cylinder assembly or intake valve installed.
Textron service letter (SEL) 28-10 requires a visual inspection of the fuel strainer bowl for a suspect part that did not receive correct corrosion treatment during manufacture.
Garmin has issued Service Alert 22109A. An un-commanded automatic pitch trim runaway may occur when the autopilot is first engaged.
Gippsland Mandatory Service Bulletin, SB-GA8-2009-56, is due at the next 100hr/Annual inspection and must be completed prior to 14 Aug 2023. There have been reports of overheating of the overhead electrical connection used by the cabin fresh air blower.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. C-125, C145, IO-360, IO-470, IO-550, O-300, O-470, TSIO-360, TSIO-520 series model reciprocating engines and certain Continental Motors IO-520 series model reciprocating engines with a certain oil filter adapter installed.
Textron has released SEB-79-10. This is an optional Service Bulletin to relocate the oil pressure switch on 172R & S model engines
This SB applies to certain Cessna 182T & T206H aircraft that have G1000 NXI with ESP software version 2501.03 thru 2501.09 installed. This SEB affects 13 of our 2019, 182T & T206H aircraft.
UPDATE: Textron has fixed the issues with this Service Bulletin and has issued Revision 1.
New POH Revisions have been release for our 172S, 182T and T206H aircraft.
Updates to the “Caring for your aircraft” Section
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