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Mandatory Service Bulletin: MSB96-10B

MOTOR SERVICE BULLETIN

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CONTINENTAL MOTORS® AIRCRAFT ENGINE CATEGORY 1

MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETIN MSB96-10B


Sup er se des MS B96-10A
Subject Matter of This Document may be Incorporated, in Whole or in Part,  TE CHN ICA L P O RTI O NS
in an FAA Issued Airworthiness Directive FAA APPROVED

SUBJECT: Crankshaft Ultrasonic Inspection


PURPOSE: To provide crankshaft ultrasonic inspection requirements for all crankshafts
utilized in the affected engine models.
COMPLIANCE: At the next and each subsequent removal of the crankshaft from the crankcase
for inspection or overhaul, the crankshaft must be ultrasonically inspected by
a “qualified inspector” as mandated by this Mandatory Service Bulletin.

NOTE: The ultrasonic inspection requirements set forth in this Service
Bulletin must be performed on replacement crankshafts prior to installation.
Ultrasonic inspection is NOT required on CMI Factory new crankshafts prior
to initial installation, but must be performed at each subsequent removal as
stated above.
MODELS
AFFECTED: All six cylinder 0300, IO360, L&TSIO360, 0470, IO470, TSIO470, IO520,
GTSIO520, L&TSIO520, IO550, IOF550, TSIO550, TSIOF550, TSIOL550
aviation gasoline engines.

I. General
Although a high level of reliability has been attained in the design and manufacture of aircraft
engine crankshafts, experience shows that fractures can and do occur. Although fractures are
frequently attributed to operational or maintenance conditions, preventive measures can be
practiced to alleviate them, as discussed in FAA Advisory Circular AC20-103, March 7, 1978.
In addition to crankshaft fractures of known causes, some engine models have experienced
unexplained subsurface origin fatigue cracks initiating below the intermediate main bearing
fillets. These cracks can propagate fatigue through the short cheek of the crank pin, resulting in a
potential crankshaft fracture.
In an effort to detect such cracks, CMI has established an ultrasonic test procedure CMI
Specification MHS 200. Utilization of this test procedure has resulted in the detection of
subsurface cracks in the intermediate main bearing fillet area of crankshafts which could not be
detected using the standard magnetic particle inspection method.
NOTE: Any crankshaft listed in the latest revision of CMI Service Bulletin
CSB96-8 that is NOT verified as being a vacuum arc remelted (VAR)
forging, must be replaced.

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II. Inspector Qualification
Ultrasonic inspection of the crankshaft must be performed in accordance with CMI specification
MHS 200 and only by individuals that have successfully completed and possess the following
current certifications:
1. Continental Motors, Inc. Crankshaft Ultrasonic Testing Level I (UT-102)
or;
2. Certified as NDT UT Level II inspector (IAW NAS 410) and Continental Motors, Inc.
Crankshaft Ultrasonic Testing Refresher (UT-103).
These courses are available only through Continental Motors' designated representative. Please
contact the following for course prerequisites and recertification requirements:
PQT Services Company
Phone: (904) 425-1381
Website: http://www.pqt.net

III. Qualified Inspectors


For the facility nearest you that employs a qualified inspector, contact CMI Customer Service at
(800) 326-0089 or (251) 436-8299.

IV. Crankshaft Inspection and Acceptance Criteria


1. Prior to the installation of a crankshaft in an affected engine model, verify that the
crankshaft has been inspected by a “qualified inspector” as set forth in Section II,
“Inspector Qualification” of this Mandatory Service Bulletin and has been found to be
in an acceptable condition.
2. Any crankshaft that is verified as unacceptable by performing visual, magnetic particle,
ultrasonic, and dimensional inspections as set forth in this Mandatory Service Bulletin
or the appropriate CMI overhaul manual, must be replaced.
3. Any crankshaft listed in the latest revision of CMI Service Bulletin CSB96-8 that is
NOT verified as being a VAR forging, must be replaced.

V. Affected Publications
Insert a copy of this Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) into the latest publication of the
following maintenance and overhaul manuals:

Part No. Overhaul Manual Part No. Overhaul Manual


X30013 C125, C145 & O-300 X30575 TSIO-520 Sandcast Series
X30019 GO-300 X30574 TSIO-520 Permold Series
X30594 IO-360 X30045 GTSIO-520
X30596 L/TSIO-360 X300568 IO-550 Permold Series
X30016 E-165, E-185 & E-225 X30607 IO-550 Sandcast Series
X30586 O-470 OH-24 IOF550
X30588 IO-470 M-18 TSIO-550
X30033 TSIO-470 M-26 TSIOF-550
X30039 IO-520 X30600 TSIOL-550

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