Teledyne recalls pistons

MOBILE, Ala. - Teledyne Continental Motors will recall 9,600 cylinders from piston aircraft engines because the company found a metal-casting problem that can cause the cylinder heads to crack. The company expects the recall to cost as much $18 million as cylinders are replaced over the next year. The company will also destroy some unused cylinders. Teledyne Continental employs more than 300 in Mobile. (Source: Mobile Press-Register, 02/13/09)