MOBILE, AL -- Teledyne Continental Motors Inc. (TCM) announces that it is issuing a voluntary recall of certain aircraft piston engine cylinders produced since November 2007.
"As part of our commitment to safety and in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration, we are issuing this voluntary recall," says Robert Mehrabian, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "Thus far, cracks in cylinder head castings have only been identified in 36 cylinders on engines exceeding 400 hours of use. Nonetheless, as a precautionary measure, approximately 9,600 fielded cylinders will be replaced. New cylinders will be provided at no cost to Teledyne's affected customers."
Aircraft piston engine cylinders affected by this recall were cast on a specific production tool and shipped since November 2007. Head castings from such cylinders may be subject to developing cracks at the top of the cylinder head near the fuel injector and spark plug bosses. TCM has simultaneously issued a Federal Aviation Administration approved Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB09-1) regarding the identification and replacement of these cylinders.
TCM has established dedicated service numbers, 888-200-7565 (U.S) or 251-436-8665 (International), staffed by trained service technicians, and a web-based inquiry management center (via www.tcmlink.com/cylinders) so that customers can learn if their engine is affected and the steps to take in order to comply with this service bulletin.
The Service Center will be staffed according to the following hours (CST) to ensure customer access to information:
- Friday, Feb. 13, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 14, from 8;00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TCM will add additional hours based on call volume. For more information visit www.teledyne.com.
