EASA Regulations for Piper PA-28R-201T

EASA SIB 2012-02

Continental (L)TSIO-360 Engines - Air Reference Tube failures

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2012-02 addresses air reference tube failures in Continental TSIO-360 and LTSIO-360 series engines, commonly installed on Mooney Model M20K and various Piper aircraft models including PA28-201T and PA34-220T. The bulletin reports a broken aluminium air reference tube Part Number 641082 found on a Piper PA-28R-201T and clarifies that the failed tube was not a genuine Continental Motors part. This document provides safety information and recommendations but does not mandate regulatory action.