Document Type: Engine Maintenance Information (compilation of articles). Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative reference).

From page 1: “Facts About The Flyer and Key Reprints

Textron Lycoming has been pleased and impressed by the number of requests for copies of the "Key Reprints" - pleased by your many favorable comments concerning it, and impressed by the thirst for knowledge by operators of General Aviation aircraft engines.

Some of our readers may wonder how authentic is the Flyer and Key Reprints - or - are these two publications an official word from Textron Lycoming?

In answer to the above question, yes, the information in the Flyer and Key Reprints is official policy and information that is accurate at the time it is written. It supplements our other official service publications.

Some of the articles published are based on information contained in Service Bulletins, Service Instructions, and Service Letters. In addition, other articles are taken from actual field test data carried on by Textron Lycoming personnel.

Furthermore, the Textron Lycoming factory is a central collecting agency on its aircraft engines in the field. Experiences and information from all over the world provide feed back that is recorded and analyzed. We share this information with our readers in the Flyer and Key Reprints.

During the preparation process of each article, updating of service information is part of the procedure. After articles are written, each one is carefully screened and checked by management, engineering, and service personnel to insure accuracy before being released for publication.

The Flyer does not have an established publishing date for each issue. It was published an average of once or twice per year during the 1970s and 1980s.Four issues were published during 1991 and 1992. None have been published since that time, and the latest issue is Number 53.

The original concept of the Flyer has not changed since the first issue was published in 1964. Approximately 85% of the prepared text deals with technical information related to Textron Lycoming engines, and the remaining 15% covers general newsworthy items.

Distribution of the Flyer is made to owners and operators of Textron Lycoming powered aircraft, authorized distributors, and others who write us and request that we place them on our mailing list, with all costs of printing and mailing absorbed by Textron Lycoming. It is the intention of Textron Lycoming to continue to make available service, maintenance, and operational data in the Flyer and Key Reprints to assist the owner and operator improve their engine's performance and reliability."