FAA AD 2022-04-04: Reciprocating Engine Oil System - Are our Ovations with IO-550-G affected?

[MatthiasArnold]

Hello Mooniacs,

Just received this FAA AD, which also applies to IO-550-G/B engines 2022-04-04.pdfwith a specific oil-filter adapter installed:

"This AD applies to the reciprocating engine models identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD with an F&M Enterprises, Inc. (F&M) or Stratus Tool Technologies, LLC (Stratus) oil filter adapter installed per Supplemental Type Certificate SE8409SW, SE09356SC, or SE10348SC."

I wonder whether the "stock" Ovations came with the adapters mentioned in the AD!? 

Best, 

Matthias

[Guest]

3 hours ago, MatthiasArnold said:

Hello Mooniacs,

Just received this FAA AD, which also applies to IO-550-G/B engines 2022-04-04.pdfwith a specific oil-filter adapter installed:

"This AD applies to the reciprocating engine models identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD with an F&M Enterprises, Inc. (F&M) or Stratus Tool Technologies, LLC (Stratus) oil filter adapter installed per Supplemental Type Certificate SE8409SW, SE09356SC, or SE10348SC."

I wonder whether the "stock" Ovations came with the adapters mentioned in the AD!? 

Best, 

Matthias

I didn’t see a 550 series engine listed.  I’ve also only seen 550 in Mooney airframes with Continental supplied oil filter adapters.

Clarence

[GeeBee]

Generally it does not apply. Here is what the adapter looks like, and I have not seen any on Mooney's

 

Here is what it looks like.

 

https://www.flyingmag.com/ntsb-stratus-tempest-oil-filter-adapter-safety-recommendation/

[StevenL757]

10 hours ago, MatthiasArnold said:

Hello Mooniacs,

Just received this FAA AD, which also applies to IO-550-G/B engines 2022-04-04.pdfwith a specific oil-filter adapter installed:

"This AD applies to the reciprocating engine models identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD with an F&M Enterprises, Inc. (F&M) or Stratus Tool Technologies, LLC (Stratus) oil filter adapter installed per Supplemental Type Certificate SE8409SW, SE09356SC, or SE10348SC."

I wonder whether the "stock" Ovations came with the adapters mentioned in the AD!? 

7 hours ago, M20Doc said:

I didn’t see a 550 series engine listed.  I’ve also only seen 550 in Mooney airframes with Continental supplied oil filter adapters.

Clarence

 

For @MatthiasArnold, I don't believe this adapter ever came with a stock IO550G engine...or even the "B" series for that matter; despite the two models being called out on pages 12 and 55 of that AD.

[MatthiasArnold]

Thank you all for your valuable feedback!
The good news: our aircraft with IO-550-G are not affected (although mentioned in the AD).
We can simply "close the case".

Best,

Matthias

[Guest]

It must have been early and I missed the 550’s in the model list, had to read it again,  but non the less, the oil filter in question can’t be installed on a 550-G series engine.

Clarence

[shawnd]

Based on the flying mag article, I do not believe TSIO360-MB/SBs in the 252s are affected either. The IPC doesn't help much as it just says oil filter assembly. If someone knows, would appreciate any tips.

 

 

[Guest]

The adapter in question screws into the oil pump body and looks like this.  Not something you’ll find on a Mooney.

Clarence

[shawnd]

Perfect - thanks @M20Doc. On a slight tangent, the oil screen which screws in to the accessory case does use a crush gasket and then safety wired.

[Guest]

47 minutes ago, shawnd said:

Perfect - thanks @M20Doc. On a slight tangent, the oil screen which screws in to the accessory case does use a crush gasket and then safety wired.

It sure does. MS35769-21 gasket.

Clarence