The FAA is seeking input from Cirrus SR operators following a report of a power lever failing on takeoff.
According to the agency, a power lever sheared recently as a pilot advanced to full throttle.
FAA Seeks Input From Cirrus SR Operators After Power Lever Failure Report
According to the agency, a power lever sheared recently as a pilot advanced to full throttle.
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA is investigating a reported power lever failure on a Cirrus SR aircraft during takeoff, which led to an aborted flight.
- An initial fleet-wide inspection by an SR20 owner uncovered cracks in multiple power levers, particularly in high-usage training aircraft, with failures occurring at the lever's smallest cross-section.
- The FAA and Cirrus Aircraft are collaborating on the issue and are requesting operators of SR20/SR22/SR22T models to inspect their power levers for damage and report any findings.
- Operator input is crucial for the FAA to determine potential safety actions, which could range from an Airworthiness Directive to no action, depending on the information received.
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