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Fri, Oct 26, 2018

AD: Austro Engine GmbH Engines

AD NUMBER: 2018-18-02

PRODUCT: Certain Austro Engine GmbH model E4 engines and for all model E4P engines.

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY:  This AD was prompted by reports of considerable wear on the timing chain on these engines.

This AD requires replacement of the timing chain and amending certain airplane flight manuals to limit the use of windmill restarts.

DATES: This AD is effective November 29, 2018.

COST: The FAA estimates that this AD affects 211 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. Operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD:

  • Amend AFM - 1 work hour × $85 per hour = $85
  • Remove and replace timing chain - 8 work hours × $85 per hour = $680. Parts - $775. Cost per aircraft - $1,455
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