Lycoming Set To Resume Crankshaft Production

Textron Lycoming officials await preliminary FAA approval this week to start production of new crankshafts for IO-540-series piston engines following implementation of upgraded procedures in the forging process. A spate of crankshaft failures has been traced to improper temperature control during...

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