The FAA has published a controversial airworthiness directive requiring the removal of Engine Components International (ECi) cylinders in some 6,200 Continental engines. The average cost to comply with AD, the FAA says, will be $11,520 per engine. The AD goes into effect on September 15.
FAA Finalizes Controversial ECi Cylinder AD
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has issued a controversial airworthiness directive (AD) effective September 15, requiring the removal of ECi cylinders from approximately 6,200 Continental engines due to 82 reported failures, including two fatal accidents.
- Compliance with the AD will cost an average of $11,520 per engine and mandates cylinder removal based on varying time-in-service (TIS) schedules or overhaul status for parts produced between September 2002 and June 2009.
- AOPA strongly opposes the AD, arguing that the FAA's data does not justify the significant cost and burden on aircraft owners, advocating instead for cylinders to remain in service until their manufacturer-recommended overhaul times.
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