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N2997G

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Status

Registration Valid

Type

Fixed Wing Single Engine

Engine

LYCOMING AEIO-320 SER

Last Cert Issue

02 /  NTSB Records

Events on file with the National Transportation Safety Board

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

Applicable to PITTS SPECIAL

Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directives matched to make and model. Each entry links to the Federal Register publication.

  • Dec 31, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan," installed. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive visua…

  • Jul 30, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan," installed. That AD currently requires initial and repetitiv…

  • Sep 15, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan", installed. This AD requires initial and repetitive visual inspections and c…

  • May 19, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan", installed. This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive visua…

  • Apr 2, 2007

    Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W

    The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP) 360 serie…

  • Feb 23, 2007

    Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cast Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cast cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP) 360 series…

  • Aug 14, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Compact Series Propellers

    The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. models ( )HC-( )( )Y( )-( )( )( ) compact series, constant speed or feathering propellers with Hartzell manufactured "Y" shank aluminum blades. That AD currently requires initial blade inspections, with no repetitive inspections; rework of all "Y" shank alumin…

  • Jun 6, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast", installed. That AD currently requires replacing these ECi cy…

  • May 18, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Incorporated (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Connecting Rods

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) 360 and 540 series reciprocating engines with ECi connecting rods, part number (P/N) AEL11750, installed. The Airmotive Engineering Corp, Division of Engine Components Incorporated (ECi), holds the Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for the affecte…

  • Feb 24, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast", installed. That AD currently requires replacing these…

  • Dec 27, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast", installed. This AD requires replacing these ECi cylinder assemblies.…

  • Oct 5, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Incorporated (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Connecting Rods

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) 360 and 540 series reciprocating engines with ECi connecting rods, part number (P/ N) AEL 11750, installed. This proposed AD would require replacing certain serial-numbered connecting rods, P/N AEL 11750. This proposed AD would also prohibit…

  • Sep 9, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast," installed. This proposed AD would require replacing these ECi c…

  • Mar 15, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 series reciprocating engines. That action requires replacing certain zinc-plated crankshaft gear retaining bolts. This action retains that requirement, but expands the population of affected engines.…

  • Feb 4, 2003

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc., Model HC-C2YR-4CF Propellers

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. model HC-C2YR-4CF propellers. This amendment requires the reduction of the original hub and blades certified service (fatigue) life from unlimited hours to 2,000 hours. This amendment is prompted by a reevaluation by Hartzell Propeller Inc. of the origina…

  • Nov 14, 2002

    Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines

    This amendment supersedes an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Textron Lycoming (T/L) AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 series reciprocating engines. That action requires replacing certain zinc-plated crankshaft gear retaining bolts. This action still requires replacing cer…

  • Sep 19, 2002

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc., Model HC-C2YR-4CF Propellers

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. model HC-C2YR-4CF propellers. This proposal would require the reduction of the original hub and blades certified service (fatigue) life from unlimited hours to 2,000 hours. This proposal is prompted by a reevaluation b…

  • May 9, 2002

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Compact Series Propellers

    This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to Hartzell models ( )HC-( )( )Y( )-( )( )( ) compact series, constant speed or feathering propellers with Hartzell manufactured "Y" shank blades. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive blade inspections; rework of all "Y" shank blades including cold rolling of…

  • Nov 20, 2001

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Compact Series Propellers

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Hartzell models ( )HC-( )( )Y( )-( )( )( ) compact series, constant speed or feathering propellers with Hartzell manufactured "Y" shank blades. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive blade inspections; rework of all "Y" s…

  • Nov 19, 2001

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) Propellers

    This amendment supersedes priority letter AD 90-02-23, that is applicable to certain Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) propellers. That priority letter currently requires repetitive visual inspections of propeller hubs for cracks using a 10X glass and, if necessary, removal of cracked hubs and replacement with serviceable parts. This amendment chan…

  • Nov 30, 1999

    Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limitations for the affected standby vacuum s…

  • Jul 7, 1999

    Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems

    This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The proposed AD would require incorporating revised…

  • Jan 27, 1999

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )2Y( )- ( ) Propellers

    This document proposes to supersede priority letter airworthiness directive (AD) 90-02-23 by adopting a new AD applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) propellers. Priority letter AD 90-02-23 currently requires repetitive visual inspections of propeller hubs for cracks using a 10X glass, and, if necessary, removal and replacement of cracked…

  • Dec 30, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S Airplanes (formerly Pitts Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S airplanes)

    This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive AD 96-09-08 R1, which applies to Aviat Aircraft Inc. (Aviat) Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S airplanes (formerly Pitts Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S), and currently requires repetitively inspecting the upper longerons just aft of the rear cabane struts for cracks and repairing any cracks. This action retains the s…

  • Aug 22, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Aviat Aircraft, Inc. Models S-1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes (Formerly Known as Pitts Models S- 1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes)

    This amendment revises AD 96-12-03, which applies to Aviat Aircraft, Inc. (Aviat) Models S-1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2S, and S-2B airplanes that are equipped with aft lower fuselage wing attach fittings incorporating either part number (P/N) 76090, 2-2107-1, or 1-210-102. That AD currently requires repetitively inspecting the aft lower fuselage wing attach fitting o…

  • May 30, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S Airplanes (formerly Pitts Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S airplanes)

    This document proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 96-09-08 R1 applicable to certain Aviat Aircraft Inc. (Aviat) Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S airplanes, which currently requires repetitively inspecting the upper longerons just aft of the rear cabane struts for cracks and repairing any cracks found. The proposed action would retain the same acti…

  • Jun 6, 1996

    Airworthiness Directives; Aviat Aircraft, Inc. Models S-1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes (Formerly Known as Pitts Models S- 1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes)

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Aviat Aircraft, Inc. (Aviat) Models S-1S, S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B airplanes that are equipped with aft lower fuselage wing attach fittings incorporating either part number (P/N) 76090, 2-2107-1, or 1-210-102. This action requires repetitively inspecting the aft lower fu…

  • May 2, 1996

    Airworthiness Directives; Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S Airplanes (Formerly Pitts Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S Airplanes)

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Aviat Aircraft Inc., Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S airplanes (formerly Pitts Models S-2A, S-2B, and S-2S airplanes). This action requires inspecting the longerons aft of the rear cabane struts for cracks, and if cracked, prior to further flight, repairing the cracks. Reports of lon…

  • Mar 28, 1995

    Airworthiness Directives; Textron Lycoming O-360, LO-360, HO-360, HIO-360, TIO-360, LIO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, TIO-540, LTIO-540, IVO-540, AEIO-540, TIO-541, and IO-720 Series Reciprocating Engines

    This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-07-01 that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Textron Lycoming O-360, LO- 360, HO-360, HIO-360, TIO-360, LIO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, TIO- 540, LTIO-540, IVO-540, AEIO-540, TIO-541, and IO-720 series reciprocating engines by…

04 /  Service Difficulty Reports

FAA SDR filings

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05 /  Related

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