EASA AD US-2023-02-12
Power Plant - Cylinder Assembly or Intake Valve - Inspection / Replacement
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2023-02-12 is a final rule addressing certain Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. reciprocating engines equipped with specific Superior Air Parts, Inc. cylinder assemblies or intake valves. The affected engines include models such as GTSIO-520, IO-470, IO-520, IO-550, and others. This directive mandates inspection and replacement of intake valves that were found to be out of specification and prone to failure.
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