Oil Leaks From Aftermarket Oil Filter Adapters Have Led To At Least 11 GA Accidents

The NTSB says that oil leaks from aftermarket oil filter adapters have led to at least 11 general aviation accidents since 2004. The NTSB called on the FAA to issue an AD to address an unsafe condition associated with oil filter adapters installed through a STC on Continental engines. Oil leaks from these oil filter adapters can lead to a loss of engine power if not properly installed or maintained. After uncovering the safety issue during its investigation of two crashes in 2019, the NTSB identified nine other accidents between 2004 and 2018 in which airplanes equipped with these adapters had a loss of engine power. These accidents resulted in three fatalities and

Family Devices Already Consists Of The AL172 (C172), AL40 and AL42 (DA40 and DA42)

ALSIM has expanded its range of products with the launch of their brand new ALSR20, a replica of the SR20 aircraft. The device reproduces the latest SR20 specific interior cockpit and flight deck including a real GDU 1050A and GFC 700 Autopilot. The ALSR20 is further equipped with a GMA 350C - All digital Audio Panel and a GCU 479 and can simulate the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), designed by BRS.