AD 2011-26-04

[PilotDerek]

What exactly are the requirements of this AD? I understand it to be a requiremenet to have my engines fuel lines checked every 100 hrs. This seems to be just as much a pain as the prop ad is/was or am I missing something?

[danb35]

The main difference is that no specialized equipment is needed to accomplish the required inspection--it's just a visual inspection to ensure that the lines are in good condition and properly secured.  Minimal time, no equipment, minimal expense--especially if you de-cowl and re-cowl the plane for your mechanic.

[N601RX]

I think the AD you mentioned is just a new version of an older AD that added more engine models to it.  In addition to the inspection you mentioned the original one added clamps that supported the fuel injector lines by attaching them to the pushrod tubes.

[scottfromiowa]

What is really a pain is when your fuel line ruptures sprays fuel on the hot engine...it starts on fire....burns through the firewall starts melting your shoes...getting smokey...THAT is a pain.  Preventive maintenance avoids pain.

[scottfromiowa]

Except to your pocketbook...but you are in for annual anyway...unless you are flying over 100 hours a year...and you do not have pain if you are enjoying your Mooney that much, do you?

[Marauder]

If you are doing oil changes using your mechanic, have it done to conincide with the oil change. When the original AD came out, I got stung with all new lines and clamps. That was back in the 90s. Since then, only 1 line has been replaced. They are pricey though. Can't recall exactly, but the line was over $100.

 

Here is the AD: http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/0/37c75db7f83d5d548625796d00529e4f/$FILE/2011-26-04.pdf

[PilotDerek]

The mechanic that did my annual told me he didn't have the equipment to check the AD. He said I would have to go to an engine shop. At the time the AD wasn't due. You guys are making it sound like he could just look at to comply with the AD. Does it require any other equipment? I just assume they would have some type of fix for this.

[Marauder]

The mechanic that did my annual told me he didn't have the equipment to check the AD. He said I would have to go to an engine shop. At the time the AD wasn't due. You guys are making it sound like he could just look at to comply with the AD. Does it require any other equipment? I just assume they would have some type of fix for this.

Get a new mechanic... Here is the Lycoming service bulletin the AD is based on: http://www.lycoming.com/support/publications/service-bulletins/pdfs/SB342F.pdf BTW - I'm serious about getting a new mechanic. The service bulletin is straightforward. ANY mechanic should be able to do the inspection.

[PilotDerek]

Get a new mechanic... Here is the Lycoming service bulletin the AD is based on:

http://www.lycoming.com/support/publications/service-bulletins/pdfs/SB342F.pdf

BTW - I'm serious about getting a new mechanic. The service bulletin is straightforward. ANY mechanic should be able to do the inspection.

Thanks. This is as straightforward as it sounds. I don't know why he would push off verifying this AD. Guess I will be looking for a new mechanic. Too bad there are no others on my field. Thanks everyone.

[Marauder]

Get a new mechanic... Here is the Lycoming service bulletin the AD is based on:http://www.lycoming.com/support/publications/service-bulletins/pdfs/SB342F.pdf BTW - I'm serious about getting a new mechanic. The service bulletin is straightforward. ANY mechanic should be able to do the inspection. Thanks. This is as straightforward as it sounds. I don't know why he would push off verifying this AD. Guess I will be looking for a new mechanic. Too bad there are no others on my field. Thanks everyone.

Sorry about being blunt. I can understand a mechanic deferring a complex problem requiring either specific tooling or knowledge. This AD just isn't one of them. And since it pertains to a number of fuel injected Lycomings, you would expect an active mechanic to encounter a few of these every year. It just sounds like he doesn't want either your business or to be bothered.