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77-21-06: 77-21-06 PIPER: Amendment 39-3058. Applies to Models PA-25, PA-25-235 and PA-25-260, Serial Nos. 25-1 and up, certificated in all categories. To prevent weakening of the fuselage steel tubing cluster in the area of the rear wing spar attachment due to corrosion of the fuselage tubing, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 30 days in service after the effective date of this AD or upon the attainment of a total of 1 year in service, whichever occurs later, unless previously accomplished within the last year and at intervals not to exceed 1 year from the last inspection, inspect the fuselage steel tubing cluster in the area of the rear wing spar attachment and repair if necessary, in accordance with the "Instructions" section of Piper Service Bulletin No. 551 dated April 22, 1977, or equivalent. The aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where inspection and repair can be made. (b) Equivalent inspections and repairs must be approved bythe Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. (c) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region may adjust the inspection intervals specified in this AD. This amendment is effective October 19, 1977.
2013-19-13: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747SP series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of worn or incorrectly assembled latches on main deck escape slides installed on airplane doors. This AD requires determining if the latches are correctly assembled; and doing corrective actions if necessary. This AD also requires, for certain airplanes, modifications to the escape slide/rafts and escape slides. We are issuing this AD to prevent a latch hook moving from closed to open in an escape slide/raft or escape slide, which could result in the escape slide/raft or escape slide not deploying correctly in an emergency, or releasing/inflating into the passenger cabin and causing injury to passengers and crew.
91-24-03: 91-24-03 PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA: Amendment 39-8088. Docket No. 91-ANE-36. Supersedes AD 90-24-05, Amendment 39-6812. Applicability: Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW123, PW124B, PW125B, and PW126A turboprop engines installed on but not limited to DeHavilland Dash 8 Series 300, Aerospatiale ATR72, Fokker 50, and British Aerospace ATP aircraft. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent a low pressure turbine (LPT) overspeed, that could result in uncontained disk failure, and subsequent damage to the aircraft, accomplish the following: (a) For PW123 and PW124B engines that have not been modified in accordance with any revision level of PWC Service Bulletin (SB) 21018, prior to the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: (1) Within 5 days after the effective date of this AD, perform a turbomachinery magnetic chip detector (MCD) continuity check in accordance with PWC SB 20938, Revision 2, dated November 18, 1991. (2) Within 5 days after the effective date of this AD, perform a turbomachinery MCD functional check in accordance with PWC SB 20938, Revision 2, dated November 18, 1991. (3) Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 25 flight hours since last inspection, perform the turbomachinery MCD continuity check specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this AD. (4) Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 300 flight hours since last inspection, perform the turbomachinery MCD functional check specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this AD. (b) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this AD, for PW123 engines that have not been modified in accordance with any revision level of PWC SB 21018, prior to the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: (1) Within 5 days after the effective date of this AD, perform a turbomachinery MCD airframe circuitry check in accordance with PWC SB 20938, Revision 2, dated November 18, 1991. (2) Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 300 flight hourssince last inspection, perform the turbomachinery MCD airframe circuitry check specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this AD. (c) For PW125B and PW126A engines that have not been modified in accordance with any revision level of PWC SB 21018, prior to the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: (1) Within the next 125 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished within the last 875 flight hours, perform a turbomachinery MCD operational check in accordance with the applicable engine maintenance manual. NOTE: Further information on the turbomachinery MCD operational check specified in paragraph (c)(1) can be found in PWC Maintenance Manual Part Number 3034932 for the PW125B, and PWC Maintenance Manual Part Number 3034922 for the PW126A. (2) Within the next 125 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished within the last 875 flight hours, perform an operational check of the turbomachinery MCD airframe circuitry and indicating system in accordance with the applicable aircraft maintenance manual. NOTE: Further information on the turbomachinery MCD airframe circuitry and indicating system specified in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD can be found in Fokker 50 Maintenance Manual, Chapter 77-33-00, for the PW125B, and BAe ATP Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 79-33-00, for the PW126A. (3) Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 1,000 flight hours since last inspection, perform the turbomachinery MCD operational check specified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD. (4) Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 1,000 flight hours since last inspection, perform the operational check of the turbomachinery MCD airframe circuitry and indicating system in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD. (d) The initial inspections of paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(2), and (b)(1) of this AD need not be accomplished for those PW123 and PW124B engines previously inspected in accordance with AD 90-24-05. (e) Forengines that have not been modified in accordance with any revision level of PWC SB 21018, prior to the effective date of this AD, incorporate a new low pressure rotor balancing assembly in accordance with PWC SB 21018, Revision 2, dated November 25, 1991, at the next engine shop visit or by June 30, 1994, whichever occurs first. The incorporation of a new low pressure rotor balancing assembly in accordance with this paragraph constitutes a terminating action for paragraphs (a), (b), or (c), as applicable, of this AD. (f) For the purpose of this AD, an engine shop visit is defined as the induction of an engine into a maintenance facility for the conduct of any type of maintenance. (g) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, ANE-140, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, FAA, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts. The request shall be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Engine Certification Office. (h) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (i) The inspections and modifications shall be done in accordance with the following Pratt & Whitney Canada service documents: Document Number Page Number Issue/Rev Date PWC SB 21018R2 1-36 Revision 2 11/25/91 Total: 36 pages PWC SB 20938R2 1-8 Revision 2 11/18/91 Total: 8 pages This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Pratt & Whitney Canada, Technical Publications Department, 1000 Marie Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec J4G 1A1. Copiesmay be inspected at the FAA, New England Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, Room 311, Burlington, Massachusetts, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, D.C. (j) This amendment becomes effective on May 26, 1992.
78-03-01: 78-03-01\tBELL 47 SERIES AS MODIFIED BY STC SH357SW: Amendment 39- 3131. To preclude failure of the hopper upper support bracket, accomplish the following: \n\n\tWithin the next 25 hours flight time and at each 25 flight hours thereafter, inspect the hopper upper support bracket (P/N B630224) for cracks and/or deformation. If cracks and/or deformation are found, replace or repair. Inspections may be discontinued upon installation of Simplex Modification No. E201 (See Fig. 1), or equivalent modification or repair approved by an FAA Maintenance Inspector. \n\n\tThe manufacturer's repair, identified and described in this directive is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). \n\n\tAll persons affected by this directive who have not already received the repair documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Simplex Manufacturing Company, 5224 N.E. 42nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97218. This repair document may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 E. Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108. \n\n\tThis amendment becomes effective March 6, 1978.
2013-19-03: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of chafing damage to a wire bundle that was arcing to hydraulic tubing and caused by insufficient separation between the wire bundle and the hydraulic tubing in the main landing gear (MLG) wheel well. This AD requires an inspection for damage of wire bundles and hydraulic tubing on the right side of the forward bulkhead of the MLG wheel well; installation of new clamps; and corrective actions, as applicable. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct possible damage caused by insufficient separation between the wire bundles and hydraulic \n\n((Page 59799)) \n\ntubing to prevent electrical arcing in a flammable fluid leakage zone, which could lead to a wheel well fire.
90-09-10: 90-09-10 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS: Amendment 39-6565. Docket No. 89-ANE-38. Applicability: To circuit breaker Models 6TC6-7.5 and -10 and 6TC20-7.5 and -10, all with date codes 8150 and earlier. Compliance is required no later than November 1, 1990, unless already accomplished. (a) To prevent potential overheating of the applicable circuit breakers, replace Texas Instruments circuit breaker Models 6TC6-7.5 and -10 and Models 6TC20-7.5 and -10, all with date codes 8150 and earlier. These circuit breakers may be replaced with the same model numbers with the manufacturing date codes of 8151 and later. NOTE: The circuit breakers are installed in, but not limited to, aircraft manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Lockheed Corporation. Service bulletins published to date, which may be helpful in identifying replacement circuit breakers, are as follows: (1) The Boeing Commercial Airplanes' service bulletins 757-24-0054, 747-24-2135, and 767-24-0060, all dated August 31, 1989. Their part numbers BACC18AC7 and BACC18AC10 are used to identify Texas Instruments Model 6TC6-7.5 and 6TC6-10, respectively. (2) The Lockheed Corporation service bulletin 093-24-134, dated August 12, 1987. Their part numbers LS10159-7 and LS10159-10 are used to identify Texas Instruments Model 6TC20-7.5 and 6TC20-10, respectively. (b) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Airworthiness Inspector, an alternate method of compliance with the requirements of this AD or adjustments to the compliance times specified in this AD may be approved by the Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. This amendment (39-6565, AD 90-09-10) becomes effective on May 30, 1990.
57-12-02: 57-12-02 BELL: Applies to Model 47H1 Helicopters Serial Numbers 1349, 1351 Through 1360, 1362, 1363, 1365 Through 1371. Compliance required as soon as possible but not later than August 1, 1957. In order to prevent possible failure of the tail boom attach bolts the following inspection and rework should be accomplished. 1. Visually inspect the four (4) tail boom attach fittings 47-265-026-1 and -2 on the forward bulkhead to determine if all eight (8) bolt hole locations (2 in each fitting) have been spot faced. It is necessary to remove the baggage compartment floor section in order to make this inspection. 2. If it is found that any or all the bolt hole locations have not been spot faced, it is required that they be spot faced in accordance with the instructions given in Bell Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 116, dated November 9, 1956.
2013-19-02: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that a certain wire harness located in the tail cone has wiring of a narrower gauge than design requires. This AD requires replacing the affected wire harness. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage to the affected wiring, which could create an ignition source in an area that might contain fuel vapors, possibly resulting in an uncontrolled fire and subsequent loss of the airplane.
2013-16-03: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model AS350 and AS355 helicopters, to require inspecting for a crack in the control lever attachment yokes, and if needed, replacing the tail rotor gearbox (TGB). This AD is prompted by improper casting of TGB casing assemblies, which may lead to cracking. A crack in the control lever attachment yokes could cause a loss of tail rotor pitch control, and consequently, loss of control of the helicopter.
2012-12-13: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of baggage bay fire bottles that can be misassembled such that two squib electrical connectors can be cross- connected. This AD requires a general visual inspection of certain baggage bay fire bottles for correct connection and for the length of the wiring loom, modification of the wiring loom to certain squib connectors, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct excessive wiring loom length and improper connection of the squib connecters, which in conjunction with a fire in one of the baggage bays, could result in the fire extinguishing agent being discharged into a wrong compartment and consequent damage to the airplane.
78-07-02: 78-07-02 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LTD: Amendment 39-3168. Applies to Model HS-125 Series 700A airplanes, S/N NA0201 through NA0210, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated. To detect cracking and possible failure of the attaching lugs of the tee pieces, P/N 25- 7PA41, that are mounted on the master refuel valve, accomplish the following: (a) Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, inspect the attachment lugs for cracking and the area of attachment to the main refuel valve for evidence of fuel leakage in accordance with Part A of the section entitled "Accomplishment Instructions" of Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd. Alert Service Bulletin 28-A65, dated November 30, 1977 (service bulletin), or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, evidence of lug cracking or fuel leakage is found, before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FARs 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the repairs can be performed, remove and destroy both tee pieces and replace with the improved parts, P/N 25-7PA125A, in accordance with Part B of the section entitled "Accomplishment Instructions" of the service bulletin, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) If during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, no evidence of lug cracking or fuel leakage is found, continue to inspect the area in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD, at intervals not to exceed three calendar months from the initial inspection, except that both tee pieces must be replaced in accordance with the installation instructions of paragraph (b) of this AD no later than August 1, 1978. Compliance with the repetitive inspection requirements of this paragraph may be terminated after the replacement required by this paragraph is accomplished. This amendment becomes effective April 14, 1978.
2013-18-05: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135T1, EC135T2, and EC135T2+ helicopters with certain fire extinguishing systems installed. This AD requires modifying the fire extinguishing system injection tubes. This AD is prompted by a report that the injection tubes are deforming due to heat. The actions required by this AD are intended to prevent deformation of the fire extinguishing system injection tubes during a fire, which could result in impaired distribution of the fire extinguishing agent, failure of the fire extinguishing system to contain an engine fire, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
77-17-03: 77-17-03 BELL: Amendment 39-3009. Applies to Model 212 helicopters, S/N 30502 through 30804, 30806 through 30810, 30812, 30814, 30815, 30817, 30818, 30820 through 30825, 30827, 30828, 30829, and to Model 205A-1 helicopters, S/N 30001 through 30247, equipped with tail rotor blades, P/N 212-010-750, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection. To detect possible cracks in each tail rotor blade pitch change horn, P/N 212-010-716-5 and -9, accomplish the following: (a) Remove the bolt and barrel nut of the control rod and clean the external surfaces of the pitch change horns. (b) Inspect the horns for cracks, particularly in the barrel nut and bushing area using a dye penetrant or equivalent inspection method. (c) If a crack is found, replace the affected pitch change horn before further flight in accordance with the Model 212 Overhaul Manual, paragraphs 65-58 and 65-63, or Models 205A/205A-1 Maintenance and Overhaul Instructions, paragraphs 3-41 and 3-43, as appropriate. (d) Install the blade's control rod bolt and barrel nut as specified in the instructions in paragraphs 65-57 Model 212 Maintenance Manual or 3-40 Models 205/205A-1 Maintenance and Overhaul Instructions, as appropriate. (e) After installation of pitch change horns, P/N 212-010-716-11, this AD is no longer applicable. (f) Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for that operator. (g) The manufacturer's instructions identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Service Manager, Bell Helicopter Textron, P. O. Box 482, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. These documents may also be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, FAA, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas, and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Southwest Regional Office in Fort Worth, Texas. (Bell Helicopter Textron Service Bulletin Nos. 212-77-7 and 205-77-5 dated March 11, 1977, pertain to this subject.) This amendment becomes effective August 19, 1977.
76-13-06: 76-13-06 DEHAVILLAND: Amendment 39-2654. Applies to DeHavilland Model DHC- 6 series Twin Otter aircraft serial nos. 1 thru 430 incorporating wing tip strobe lighting. Compliance required as indicated: To restore the aircraft lightning strike protection to its original status, as a result of excessive removal of lightning strike protection bonding strap material, during the installation of the wing tip strobe lights, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 100 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the alteration to the aircraft wing tips in accordance with "Accomplishment Instructions" in DeHavilland DHC-6 Service Bulletin No. 6/318, dated January 3, 1975, or later revision, or equivalent alteration approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. (b) Upon request with substantiating data submitted through an FAA inspector, the compliance time specified in this AD may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This amendment is effective July 6, 1976.
2013-16-24: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 90-23-14 for certain The Boeing Company Model 747 series airplanes. AD 90-23-14 required inspections of the fuselage skin lap splice between body station (BS) 340 and BS 400 at stringers (S)-6L and S-6R, and repair if necessary. This new AD adds new repetitive inspections for cracking in the S-6 skin lap splice, which terminates the inspections required by AD 90-23-14; eventual modification of the lap splice, which terminates the repetitive inspections; post-modification inspections; and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also adds airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by a report of cracks up to 18.5 inches that were found at S-6L and S-6R on several airplanes, and subsequent analysis results that indicated that the protruding head fastener modification and related post-modification inspections required by AD 90-23-14 are not adequate to prevent cracking at the upper row of fasteners in the S-6 lap joint before the cracks reach a critical length. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking at the upper row of fasteners in the S-6 lap joint, which could result in a sudden loss of cabin pressurization and the inability of the fuselage to withstand failsafe loads.
77-15-15: 77-15-15 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-2986. Applies to BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 series airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 200 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the inadvertent loss of cabin pressure due to failure of the light alloy stop on the cabin pressure discharge valve manual control, replace the light alloy stop, P/N AB55-2301, on the gear wheel and drum assembly of the air conditioning discharge valve manual control (P/N AB55A-2425 or ED55A779) with an improved strength stop, P/N AB55-3433, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (British Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. 21-PM 5139, Revision 2, dated September 5, 1973, applies to this same subject.) This amendment becomes effective August 29, 1977.
51-03-01: 51-03-01 MOONEY: Applies to Model M-18 Series Aircraft, Serial Numbers 1 Through 82 and 201 Through 236. Compliance required not later than March 15, 1951. There have been reported failures of the fuel line due to vibration and relative motion between the fuel tank and the fuel shutoff valve. To preclude the possibility of recurrence of this type failure, cut the fuel line at a point approximately 4 inches from the fuel tank outlet and install a 4-inch length of 3/8-inch ID approved aromatic resistant flexible hose and hose clamps at this point. (Mooney Service Bulletin No. 6 covers this same subject.)
77-10-10: 77-10-10 ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL: Amendment 39-2902. Applies to NA- 265-80 airplanes, serial numbers 380-1 through 380-4, 380-6 through 380-9, 380-11 through 380-13, 380-15, 380-17, 380-19, 380-21, 380-23, 380-25, 380-27, 380-30, 380-32, 380-34, 380- 36 and 380-38 through 380-54, with Relay K1066 installed (Cutler-Hammer P/N 6141H126), certificated in all categories. Compliance required on or before June 7, 1977, unless already accomplished. To provide electrical protection for the Instrument Inverter power input cable, and improve thermal isolation of the Instrument Inverter Remote Reset Circuit Breaker Relay (K1066), accomplish the following: (a) Modification specified in Rockwell International Sabreliner Service Bulletin No. 28, dated April 8, 1977, or later FAA approved revisions. (b) Equivalent procedures may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, upon submission of adequate substantiation data. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR's 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for accomplishment of the modification required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective May 23, 1977.
2013-16-25: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of advance pneumatic detectors (APDs) for engine fire/ overheat detector assemblies failing to reset after activation due to permanent deformation of the detector switch diaphragm after being exposed to high temperatures. This AD requires replacing all three APDs with new detector assemblies. We are issuing this AD to prevent a continued engine fire indication in the cockpit after the actual fire has been extinguished, which is misleading and might influence the pilot to conduct a potentially hazardous ``off-airport'' landing.
90-06-03 R1: 90-06-03 R1 CESSNA: Amendment 39-6528 as revised by Amendment 39-6927, Docket No. 90-CE-10-AD. Applicability: Model 172 airplanes (serial numbers 36216 through 36769) that have not been modified with Cessna Service Kit SK-172-10 or SK-172-10A, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent cracking of the exhaust heater/muffler that could result in dangerous carbon monoxide levels, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the exhaust heater/muffler assembly for cracks in accordance with the procedures as outlined in the applicable Cessna Service Manuals, or the following: (1) Remove and disassemble the exhaust heater/muffler assembly by removing the shroud assembly. (2) Visually inspect the exhaust heater/muffler, Cessna Part Number 0550157-32, for cracks, or submerge the muffler in water and pressure test at 5 pounds p.s.i.NOTE 1: Particular attention should be given to the cylindrical surface that contains the heat transfer pins. (3) If cracks, breaks, or any leakage is found in the exhaust heater/muffler area, prior to further flight, replace the exhaust heater/muffler with an airworthy part. (b) Modify the airplane by the installation of Cessna Service Kit SK-172-10A. NOTE 2: Cessna Service Letter (SL) 170/172-11, dated February 3, 1958, and Cessna SL 170/172-13, dated April 7, 1958, contain information that pertains to the subject of this AD. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished provided that the cabin air control remains in the "OFF" position. (d) An alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, Mid-Continent Airport, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office. (e) All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to the Cessna Aircraft Corporation, P.O. Box 7704, Wichita, Kansas 67277; or may examine the service letters at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. Airworthiness Directive 90-06-03 R1 revises AD 90-06-03, Amendment 39-6528. {{Amendment 39-6528 supersedes AD 58-08-02.}} This amendment (39-6927, AD 90-06-03 R1) becomes effective on March 27, 1991.
71-09-01: 71-09-01 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-1193. Applies to all Model 320 series Airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent nacelle electrical failures and inflight electrical fires, accomplish the following: A) Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the date of the last inspection, visually inspect the following: 1) The insulating material of the electrical wiring, grommet and clamps located in the engine nacelles between the canted bulkhead and the firewall for charred, burnt or heat hardened conditions; 2) The heat shields located in the engine nacelles between the canted bulkhead and the forewall for deterioration or improper installation and attachment that could contribute to excessive heat in this area. B) If any of the conditions described in Paragraph A are found during the required inspections, prior tofurther flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the replacement can be performed, replace any defective parts with airworthy parts. The replacement of defective parts does not relieve the requirement for the repeated inspections specified in Paragraph A. C) Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for that operator. D) On or before January 1, 1972 modify the engine nacelles in accordance with Cessna Service Letter ME71-6, dated April 9, 1971, and Cessna Service Kit SK320-53, dated March 5, 1971, or any other method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. E) When the engine nacelles are modified in accordance with Cessna Service Letter ME71-6, dated April 9, 1971, and Cessna Service Kit SK320-53, dated March 5, 1971, the inspections required by Paragraph A will no longer be required. This amendment becomes effective April 23, 1971.
2013-16-08: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of corrosion of the components of the main landing gear (MLG) retraction actuator found in service; the corrosion was found at the interface of the rod end and the piston, and at the bracket and related pins. This AD requires inspection of the MLG retraction actuator components; corrective actions if necessary; and, for certain retraction actuators, installation of a new jam nut. We are issuing this AD to prevent disconnection of the MLG retraction actuator, which could result in extension of the MLG without damping, and consequent structural damage and collapse of the MLG during landing.
2013-16-07: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, and EC225LP helicopters to require inspecting for the presence of blind holes in the tail gearbox (TGB) attachment fittings, and, if they are missing, installing an additional washer under the head of the attachment bolt until the attachment fitting is replaced with an airworthy attachment fitting. This AD was prompted by the discovery of interference between the TGB aft attachment bolt and the structure fitting, caused by a manufacturing anomaly that omitted the blind hole required for proper fit of the attachment bolt. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in insufficient tightening of the TGB casing, damage to the TGB attachment, cracking under the attachment bolt, and loss of the TGB, resulting in loss of control of the helicopter.
75-22-18: 75-22-18 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-2408. Applies to Models S.205-18F and -20F airplanes, S/Ns 001 through 003; 102 through 399 (except S/N 109); 4-101 through 4-282 (except S/N 4-245); 4-285, and 5-303, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the nose landing gear, accomplish the following: (a) Comply with paragraph (b) of this AD - (1) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours' time in service from the last inspection; and (2) Prior to the next takeoff after each hard-landing, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR Section 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where paragraph (b) can be complied with. (b) Inspect by visual and dye-penetrant methods the nose landing gear drag brace, P/N 205-9-135, and the area around the drag brace attachments, P/Ns 205-1-059-01, in accordance with paragraph a. of the "Instructions" section of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin, S.B. No. 205B33, dated January 8, 1972, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) Comply with paragraph (d) of this AD as follows: (1) If a crack is found during the inspection required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this AD, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where paragraph (d) can be complied with. (2) If a crack is not found during an inspection required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this AD, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD or prior to the accumulation of 600 hours' total airplane time in service, whichever occurs later. (d) Replace the nose landing gear dray brace P/N 205-9-135, with a serviceable reinforced drag brace, P/N 205-9-135-03, and replace the two drag brace attachments, P/Ns 205- 1-059-01, with serviceable drag brace attachments, P/Ns 205-1-180-01 and -02, in accordance with paragraph b. of the "Instructions" section of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin S.B. No. 205B33 dated January 8, 1972, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (e) The inspections required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this AD may be discontinued upon accomplishment of the replacements required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of this AD. This amendment becomes effective November 5, 1975.
2013-15-15: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 727 airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder indicating that the frame-to- floor beam attachment is subject to widespread fatigue damage. This AD requires repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections for any crack of the frames at body station (STA) 188 through STA 344, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking at the frame-to-floor beam attachment, on both the left- and right-sides, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane, and decompression of the cabin.