Textron Recalls Aircraft Engines - Oops - You Can't Pull Over To The Side of The Road.

    PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Aug. 16, 2002--Textron Inc. today said its Lycoming unit, which manufactures piston engines for general aviation aircraft, has recalled approximately 900 engines to replace potentially faulty crankshafts. These parts were provided by a third party supplier.
    Textron estimates that the cost to recall and replace the shafts will be $12 million to $15 million and believes that it may have insurance coverage for a substantial portion of the cost. The company does not believe the recall will have a material impact.
    Textron Inc. is a $12 billion multi-industry company with more than 51,000 employees in 40 countries. The company leverages its global network of businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services in industries such as aircraft, fastening systems, industrial products, industrial components, and finance. We are known around the world for our powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others. More information is available at www.textron.com.

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