Operators of Teledyne Continental engines in the 470, 520 and 550 series who have installed new cylinders since November 2007 are facing a manufacturer’s voluntary recall of those cylinders. TCM expects to replace some 9,600 of the cylinders, after 36 of them developed cracks in the head castings. The compromised cylinders all had more than 400 hours in service. The company has issued a mandatory service bulletin (MSB09-1) to owners to identify affected cylinders and launch replacement procedures. The cylinders are installed on some new engines and also some existing engines during full engine rebuilds or top overhauls. New cylinders will be supplied by Continental, which has established dedicated service phone numbers (U.S.: 888/200-7565; International: 251/436-8665) and a website management center at tcmlink.com/cylinders.
Continental Motors Issues Voluntary Recall of Cylinders
Key Takeaways:
- Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) has issued a voluntary recall for approximately 9,600 cylinders installed since November 2007 on their 470, 520, and 550 series engines, due to cracks in head castings observed after 400+ hours in service.
- A Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB09-1) has been released to help owners identify affected cylinders and initiate the necessary replacement procedures.
- TCM will provide new replacement cylinders and has established dedicated service phone numbers and a website for owner support.
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