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Wednesday, 19 April 2006
Apparently another 404 crankshafts are being added to a previously issued service bulletin ordering the replacement of the crankshafts by the next crankshaft access or scheduled overhaul, whichever comes first, but no later than Feb. 21, 2009.

The latest “Service Bulletin – SB 569A states, “If you previously checked the list and did not find your crankshaft listed, you must re-check the list to verify whether your crankshaft is covered." Replacement crankshaft kits being offered at a cost of $2000USD.  Owners are still on the hook for cost associated with the replacement of the crankshaft

Lycoming Engines Affected crankshafts must be retired at the next crankshaft access or scheduled overhaul, whichever comes first, but no later than Feb. 21, 2009, the company said.

 
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