Continental Motors® PMA Aircraft Engine Products CATEGORY 5
SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER SIL013
Contains Useful Information Pertaining to Your Aircraft Engine
SUBJECT: Recommended Time Between Overhaul (TBO) for
Engine Components Manufactured Under PMA for
Lycoming® Engines
PURPOSE: This service information letter provides TBO eligibility for all PMA engine
components designed and tested for use in Lycoming® engines.
COMPLIANCE: Reference material to address TBO equivalence for all replacement engine
components manufactured under PMA for Lycoming® engines.
MODELS
AFFECTED: All Lycoming®1 engines fitted with Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI)
replacement parts manufactured under PMA.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) has FAA engineering design and Parts Manufacturing Approval
(PMA) authority for replacement engine components in Lycoming® engines. Replacement parts
manufactured under PMA for Lycoming® engines are eligible for the same recommended Time
Between Overhaul (TBO) as Lycoming® parts.
II. TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL (TBO) PERIODS
Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) articles can be operated up to Lycoming® engine TBO if
meeting the same requirements for engine maintenance and operating procedures.
Reference FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB NE-08-40, [Link]/
aircraft/safety/alerts/SAIB/) regarding the use of FAA-PMA articles in OEM engines.
1. Lycoming ® is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc. Continental® is not connected to, affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by
Textron Innovations Inc. or Lycoming ® Engines, a Division of Avco Corporation, or any of their related or affiliate companies.
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