The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Continental Aerospace Technologies Inc. (Continental) GTSIO-520, IO-470, IO-520, IO-550, IOF-550, LIO-470, LIO-520, LTSIO-520, O-470, TSIO-470, TSIO-520, TSIO-550, TSIOF-550 and TSIOL-550 model reciprocating engines with a certain Superior Air Parts Inc. (SAP) cylinder assembly or intake valve installed.
This AD affects parts installed on or after Jan. 20, 2022. Action is required within 30 days after the effective date of Feb. 17. The AD is being issued without a normal comment period, but comments are still being taken and the AD may be amended as a result of comments received.
View the complete AD here. To submit a comment, go to the previous link or directly to the comment page here.