AD/JABIRENG/1 - Piston Circlips (Cth)

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.001(1) of CASR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

Jabiru Piston Engines AD/JABIRENG/1 Piston Circlips 18/2012

Applicability: All Jabiru series 2200J and 2200C engines. Requirement: 1. Replace Type A circlips on affected engines in accordance with the requirements of Jabiru Service Bulletin JSB 033-1, dated 17th Aug 2012.

2. DO NOT install Type A circlips as described in JSB 033-1.

3. Discard all Type A circlips as described in JSB 033-1 that are currently held as spare parts.

Note 1: The referenced service bulletin is applicable to ALL Jabiru 2200 and 3300 engine models. Some of these engines are fitted to experimental, amateur built and light sport aircraft and are not subject to this Airworthiness Directive. Some may be subject to a Manufacturer's Safety Direction. Only type certificated models are included in the applicability of this AD. Compliance: 1. Engines In Service:

Within the next 5 hours in service or 6 months whichever is the sooner.

The 5-hour allowance is provided to allow operators to ferry their aircraft to their place of maintenance.

Engines In Storage: