Airworthiness DirectiveEASA AD 2023-0114-E

[Correction] Powerplant / Air — Turbocharger Compressor Housing — Inspection / Modification

Published: Jun 14, 2023
Effective: Jun 2, 2023
Deadline: Jun 2, 2023

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What to do

Operators must inspect the affected turbocharger compressor housings before the next flight after 2 June 2023 and perform follow-up inspections within 50 flight hours and at specified intervals depending on aircraft group. If cracks or deburring issues are found, corrective actions must be taken before further flight. Group 1 aircraft operators may optionally perform a modification to terminate repetitive inspections. Installation of certain turbocharger parts is restricted unless inspections and deburring are completed.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0114-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection and modification requirements for turbocharger compressor housings installed on Textron Aviation Inc. Model 182 series and Reims-manufactured F182P and F182Q aeroplanes modified with SMA Aero Engines GmbH STC 10013975. The directive targets turbochargers with part numbers 1500003322-1 and 1500003322-2 due to reported cracks in the compressor housing. It mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent power loss.

What changed

This directive introduces mandatory repetitive inspections of the affected turbocharger compressor housings and specifies corrective actions if cracks or deburring issues are found. It also provides an optional terminating modification for certain aircraft groups to end the inspection requirements. Additionally, this version corrects erroneous references from the original publication.

Why it matters

This directive is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to prevent potential turbocharger failures that could lead to significant power loss and forced landings, risking aircraft damage and occupant injury. Compliance ensures continued airworthiness and regulatory adherence for affected aircraft. Maintenance teams must be aware of specific part numbers and inspection intervals to effectively manage safety risks.

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