Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-21- 02, which applies to Lycoming Engines (Lycoming) model engines that have certain connecting rod assemblies installed. AD 2024-21-02 required repetitive oil inspections for bronze metal particulates and, if found, additional inspections of the connecting rod bushings for damage, proper fit, movement, and wear, and replacement if necessary. As terminating action to the connecting rod bushing inspections, AD 2024-21-02 also required replacement of the connecting rod bushings with parts eligible for installation. Since the FAA issued AD 2024-21- 02, the ship date range for potentially affected parts that may be subject to connecting rod failure has been expanded, and additional parts that are eligible for installation have been identified. This AD requires the actions in AD 2024-21-02 and expands the applicability. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.