EAA Chapter 175

For Immediate Release
Notice Number: NOTC2875

For Immediate Release - AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE (AD) AFFECTING CONTINENTAL ENGINES



Docket No. FAA-2023-0172; Project Identifier AD-2023-00265-E; Amendment 39-

22355; AD 2023-04-08]

RIN 2120-AA64



This AD and final rule is effective February 23, 2023 and affects any crankshaft assembly on a Continental Engine. Due to improper installation of the counterweight retaining rings during manufacture loosening of a counterweight retaining ring may result in the loss of retention of the counterweight. If not addressed, the condition could result in catastrophic engine damage and possible engine seizure.

An inspection of the crankshaft is required prior to further flight or a ferry permit must be obtain to fly the aircraft to a place where the inspection can be performed.

For further information see https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/23/2023-03796/airworthiness-directives-continental-aerospace-technologies-inc-reciprocating-engines



Guy Minor

Aviation Safety

Airworthiness Program Manager, National FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam), AFS-850

General Aviation and Commercial Division, AFS-800

[email protected]

Cell: 707-704-3530

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EAA Chapter 175
Open House
Tampa, FL
Saturday, November 12,10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

WHAT:
Join us to learn how to start flying, return to flying, share flying or just have lunch (cookout). Fly or drive in and join us for lunch on us. Every other month we have a FAAST meeting to improve pilot skills, and prevent accidents and incidents. Every other month we have informative aviation topics to building, designing, maintaining and of course flying. Come and see our latest project: An Aerolite 103 Ultralight Aircraft. Anyone interested in aviation, families included are welcome.

WHERE:
EAA Chapter 175 CEC at Bldg 1300 & 1400. Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF)
9334 Vandenberg Airport Rd.
Tampa, FL 33610

CONTACT US:
Mike Newman, Treasurer
813 965-8998 or [email protected]

Rare opportunity to fly on the Tri-Motor! Sign up for a flight here in Brooksville this weekend.

https://www.eaa.org/shop/Flights/FlyTheFord.aspx

Team Aerolite has been hard at work! Time to move on to the tail.