What Happened
Cracks In Turbocharger Valve Housing Prompt Safety Action
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an airworthiness directive for certain BRP-Rotax engines, citing cracks in the turbocharger valve housing as a potential safety risk. The directive, which affects multiple engine models, requires the replacement of the affected component and reidentification of the turbocharger. The action is intended to prevent oil leakage, engine compartment fires, and potential loss of control during flight. The directive was prompted by a report of oil leakage from cracks in the valve housing, according to the Federal Register, as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration.