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Cylinder Maker Says GA Industry Opposes Cylinder NPRM

Letter Groups, Manufacturers Comment On Proposed Rule

The General Aviation community has mobilized to oppose a proposed AD on TITAN brand 520/550 series cylinders produced between 2002 and 2009. Aircraft owners, mechanics, engine shops, and several GA organizations are spreading the word about the consequences they say would be felt in their respective businesses should the rule be adopted.

Diminished aircraft value, potential safety hazards of mid-time cylinder replacement, reduced flight hours, and the $83,000,000 dollar price tag are among the concerns already expressed in comments on the NPRM docket. Many proposed AD’s receive fewer than a dozen comments to their docket. ECI, the cylinder manufacturer, said in a news release that over 45 comments have been posted concerning the proposed AD in just a few days. Most all of the comments express serious concern over the consequences of the proposal, and also address the fact that the FAA has not presented a root cause or any technical data in support of its proposal.

Many GA trade organizations, like AOPA, the Cessna Pilots Association, and the Cessna Flyer Association, posted it to their websites. Parts distributors and OEMs posted on their websites their opinions on the far-reaching consequences of this action, and reinforced the significance of the NPRM to the general aviation industry.

Direct links to these articles and comments can be found at www.eci.aero/NPRM, as well as at www.pistonpower.org, a website dedicated to regulatory issues affecting general aviation.

“I am encouraged by the number of comments being posted not only to the comment section of the NPRM, but also throughout all of the General Aviation community,” said Danbury AeroSpace President, Ty Stoller. “It is important that the FAA understand the safety and economic consequences of this unnecessary action.”

The comment period remains open until October 11.

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