Results
2008-06-02: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: Bombardier Aerospace has completed a system safety review of the aircraft fuel system against fuel tank safety standards * * *. [A]ssessment showed that supplemental maintenance tasks [for certain bonding jumpers, wiring harnesses, and hydraulic systems, among other items] are required to prevent potential ignition sources inside the fuel system, which could result in a fuel tank explosion. * * * We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
2014-05-29: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2009-16-03 for certain Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 series reciprocating engines, with certain SAP replacement parts manufacturer approval (PMA) investment cast cylinder assemblies installed. AD 2009-16-03 required initial and repetitive inspections and compression tests to detect cracks in those cylinders. This new AD requires that additional engines be added to the applicability. This AD was prompted by the need to add to the applicability all other engine models approved for the use of CMI 520 and 550 cylinder assemblies, such as the CMI 470 series engines when modified by supplemental type certificate (STC), with affected SAP investment cast cylinder assemblies installed. We are issuing this AD to prevent the separation of the cylinder head, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.
95-01-05: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 757 series airplanes. This action requires a revision to the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual to include procedures to perform periodic engine run-ups during ground operation in icing conditions in order to shed ice before it accumulates, sheds, and is ingested into the engine, which could cause damage to the core of the engine. This action provides procedures for a visual check to detect ice build-up on the first stage of the low pressure compressor (LPC) stator and removal of any ice, as necessary. This amendment is prompted by reports of damage to the high pressure compressor of the engines due to ice ingestion. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent damage to engines due to the ingestion of ice into the compressor, which can result in the loss of power from the affected engine.
94-26-09: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Lockheed Model L-1011-385 series airplanes, that requires an initial servicing or overhaul of the ram air turbine (RAT), and incorporating repetitive overhaul actions into the FAA-approved maintenance program. This amendment is prompted by reports indicating that, during routine maintenance of the RAT, the turbine blade assembly separated during spin tests. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent separation of the turbine blade assembly, which could damage the airplane structure and systems, and, under certain circumstances, could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: Effective February 3, 1995. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of February 3, 1995.
2008-05-17: This document supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Model 600N helicopters. That AD currently requires interim initial and repetitive inspections of tailboom parts, installing six inspection holes in the aft fuselage skin panels, installing tailboom attachment bolt washers, modifying both access covers, and replacing broken attachment bolts. The current AD also provides for modifying the fuselage aft section as an optional terminating action. This amendment requires modifying the fuselage aft section within the next 24 months to strengthen the tailboom attachment fittings and upper longerons. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the tailboom attachment fittings, separation of the tailboom from the helicopter, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
2008-06-04: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: Three cases of outer deflector panel found detached or broken during ground inspection have been reported to Airbus. * * * [A]n operator has also reported a missing portion of hinge on one panel. * * * Mishandling or failure of the small portion of hinge located inboard of the affected deflector panel is suspected to be the main cause of the deflector damage. This can cause misalignment of the deflector panel followed by hinge pin migration and possible further damages to the deflector on flap retraction. If not corrected, such situation could lead to the loss of deflector panel and injured people on the ground. We are issuing this AD to requireactions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
2001-14-18: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, that currently requires inspections to detect fatigue cracking of the vertical beam webs and chords of the nose wheel well (NWW) and of the inner chord and web of the fuselage frames at body station (BS) 300 and BS 320, and repair, if necessary. This amendment expands the applicability of the existing AD to include additional airplanes, and adds new requirements for repetitive inspections to detect fatigue cracking of the NWW vertical beam webs and frames from BS 260 to BS 320, and follow-on actions, if necessary, which would end the currently required inspections for airplanes subject to them. This amendment also provides terminating action for the new repetitive inspections. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the NWW vertical beam webs and frames, which could result in collapse of the NWW pressure bulkhead and subsequent rapid decompression of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
94-26-15: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Lockheed Model 382 series airplanes, that requires inspection of a kingpin riser on the lower surface of the outer wing to determine fastener placement. This AD would also require repetitive inspections for fatigue cracks in the kingpin riser if the fasteners are positioned outside certain limits, and repair, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by reports of insufficient distance between the center of the outermost fastener on the kingpin riser and the edge of the riser, which can adversely affect the fatigue resistance of the outer wing assembly. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent structural failure of the lower surface of the outer wing due to fatigue cracks in the kingpin riser.
2008-06-09: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737-200 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the support fittings of the Krueger flap actuators, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also requires eventual replacement of any existing aluminum support fitting on each wing with a steel fitting, and modification of the aft attachment of the actuator. Doing these actions terminates the repetitive inspection requirements. This AD results from reports of cracking due to fatigue and stress corrosion of the support fittings of the Krueger flap actuator. We are issuing this AD to prevent cracking of the support fittings, which could result in fracturing of the actuator attach lugs, separation of the actuator from the support fitting, severing of the hydraulic lines, resultant loss of hydraulic fluids, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
2001-14-51: This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting airworthiness directive (AD) AD 2001-14-51 that was made available previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of General Aviation aircraft equipped with certain UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc., Model Apollo SL30 VHF NAV/COMM radios. This AD requires determination of the version of software being used by the UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc., Model Apollo SL30 VHF NAV/COMM radio, and installation of a placard to prohibit use of the radio's very-high-frequency omnirange (VOR) function for navigation, if necessary. This action is prompted by a report that, during installation of a subject radio, an installer noted that the radio was providing incorrect radial bearing information. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent use of incorrect bearing information by the pilot, which could result in inaccurate navigation information.