The FAA has issued another AD on Textron Lycoming AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540 and TIO-540 series reciprocating engines with crankshaft gear retaining bolts, P/N STD-2209 installed. The AD ...
Lycoming officials believe they have identified the forging problem that led to crankshaft failures in its LTIO-540 and TIO engines and have developed process changes and more rigorous monitoring ...
Three years after a costly engine recall to replace faulty crankshafts, Textron Lycoming has issued service bulletins requiring crankshaft replacement in another 1,000 lower-powered piston engines, ...
About 40 aircraft across Australia have been grounded after a worldwide recall on a faulty type of engine. The Lycoming TIO-540 and LTIO-540 engines, which can be fitted to Piper Chieftains, Navajos, ...