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2023-13-01: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008-23- 01, which applies to certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2008-23-01 required inspecting to determine the part number and serial number of the fuel tank boost pumps and, for airplanes with affected pumps, revising the operator's airplane flight manual (AFM) and FAA-approved maintenance program. AD 2008-23-01 also required modifying or replacing certain fuel tank boost pumps, which terminated the AFM limitations and the maintenance program revisions. Since the FAA issued AD 2008-23-01, it has been determined that airplanes fitted with a different fuel pump can be subject to cavitation erosion on the wiring conduit. This AD requires inspecting affected fuel pumps for discrepancies and replacement if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This AD also requires replacing certain other fuel pumps. This AD also limits the installation of affected fuel pumps under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2000-10-20: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Lockheed Model L-1011-385 series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the fuselage skin in the areas of the left- and right-hand stringerless sidewall window belts, and repair, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by reports of fatigue cracks found in the fuselage skin where the skin thickness steps from 0.40 to 0.23 inch. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct cracking of the fuselage skin, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
2016-15-01R1: The FAA is removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-15-01, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. AD 2016-15-01 required an inspection to determine trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) part numbers, serial numbers, and flight cycles on certain THSAs; and repetitive replacement of certain THSAs. The FAA issued AD 2016-15-01 to prevent loss of THSA no-back brake (NBB) efficiency. Since the FAA issued AD 2016-15-01, the FAA has issued AD 2022-25-12 to terminate AD 2016-15-01 for Model A310 series airplanes and AD 2023-11-02 to terminate AD 2016-15-01 for Model A300-600 series airplanes. The FAA has also determined that the inclusion of the Model A300 series airplanes in the applicability of AD 2016-15-01 was an inadvertent error. Accordingly, AD 2016-15-01 is removed.
83-02-06: 83-02-06 CASA: Amendment 39-4547. Applies to all CASA 212 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 300 hours time in service or 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. To prevent fuel line blockage accomplish the following unless already accomplished: 1. Modify the ejector fuel filter system in accordance with CASA Service Bulletin 212-28-19 dated December 14, 1982. 2. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. 3. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective February 7, 1983.
2023-12-13: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-05- 04, which applied to all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes, except for Model 737-200 and -200C series airplanes equipped with a certain flight control system. AD 2022-05-04 required revising the limitations and operating procedures sections of the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to incorporate specific operating procedures for instrument landing system (ILS) approaches, speedbrake deployment, go-arounds, and missed approaches, when in the presence of interference from wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band (5G C-Band) as identified by Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). Since the FAA issued AD 2022-05-04, the FAA determined that additional limitations are needed due to the continued deployment of new 5G C-Band base stations whose signals are expected to cover most of the contiguous United States at transmission frequencies between 3.7- 3.98 GHz. This AD requires revising the limitations and operating procedures sections of the existing AFM to incorporate specific operating procedures for ILS approaches, speedbrake deployment, go- arounds, and missed approaches, due to the presence of 5G C-Band interference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2004-25-02: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive inspections to detect fatigue cracking in certain areas of the fuselage, and corrective action if necessary. That AD also provides for an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This new AD reduces the compliance threshold and repetitive intervals for the inspections required by the existing AD. This AD is prompted by a full-scale fatigue survey on the Model A320 fleet. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. \n\nDATES: This AD becomes effective February 10, 2005. \n\n\tThe incorporation by reference of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53- 1032, Revision 02, dated December 5, 2001, as listed in the AD, is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of February 10, 2005. \n\n\tOn February 12, 1999 (64 FR 1114, January 8, 1999), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1032, Revision 01, dated January 15, 1998.
2023-12-15: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-09- 18, which applied to all The Boeing Company Model 707, 717, and 727 airplanes; Model DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 airplanes; Model MD-10 and MD-11 airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC- 9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes; and Model MD 90-30 airplanes. AD 2022-09-18 required revising the limitations and operating procedures sections of the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to incorporate specific operating procedures for, depending on the airplane model, instrument landing system (ILS) approaches, non-precision approaches, ground spoiler deployment, and go-around and missed approaches, when in the presence of interference from wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band (5G C-Band) as identified by Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). Since the FAA issued AD 2022-09-18, the FAA determined that additional limitations are needed due to the continued deployment of new 5G C-Band stations whose signals are expected to cover most of the contiguous United States at transmission frequencies between 3.7-3.98 GHz. This AD requires revising the limitations and operating procedures sections of the AFM to incorporate specific operating procedures for, depending on the airplane model, ILS approaches, non-precision approaches, ground spoiler deployment, and go-around and missed approaches, due to the presence of 5G C-Band interference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
86-18-07: 86-18-07 SAAB-FAIRCHILD: Amendment 39-5387. Applies to Model SF-340A airplanes listed in SAAB-Fairchild Service Bulletin SF-340-76-007, Revision 3, dated August 14, 1985, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent engine control cable freezing, accomplish the following: A. Modify the engine control cable system in accordance with SAAB-Fairchild Service Bulletin SF340-76-007, Revision 3, dated August 14, 1985. B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive, who have not already received the appropriate service document from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to SAAB-Fairchild, Product Support, S-58188, Linkoping, Sweden. This document may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective September 11, 1986.
2023-12-14: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-06- 16, which applied to all The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F series airplanes. AD 2022-06-16 required revising the limitations and operating procedures sections of the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to incorporate specific operating procedures for takeoff, instrument landing system (ILS) approaches, non-precision approaches, and go around and missed approaches, when in the presence of interference from wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band (5G C-Band) interference as identified by Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). Since the FAA issued AD 2022-06-16, the FAA determined that additional limitations are needed due to the continued deployment of new 5G C-Band stations whose signals are expected to cover most of the contiguous United States at transmission frequencies between 3.7-3.98 GHz. This AD requires revising the limitations section of the existing AFM to incorporate limitations requiring specific operating procedures, and retains the operating procedures for takeoff, ILS approaches, non-precision approaches, and go-around and missed approaches from AD 2022-06-16, due to the presence of 5G C-Band interference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
81-14-09: 81-14-09 ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL: Amendment 39-4157. Applies to Models NA-265-40, Serial Numbers 282-1 through 282-97, and NA-265-60, Serial Numbers 306-1 through 306-63, airplanes certificated in any category not modified in accordance with life extension modifications per North American Rockwell Drawing No. 306-053010. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent inadvertent cabin depressurization, accomplish the following: A) On aircraft with 2,000 or more hours total time-in-service as of the effective date of this AD, within the next 600 hours additional time-in-service or within the next 12 months, whichever occurs first: 1. Conduct a dye penetrant inspection of the door stop (beam) in accordance with the Inspection Instructions of Sabreliner Service Bulletin No. 55 dated March 31, 1980, as revised June 16, 1980. 2. If no cracks are detected, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 600 hours time-in-service or 1year, whichever occurs first. 3. If cracks are detected, replace the cracked part with a new part and after an additional 2,000 hours aircraft time-in-service, resume inspections at 600 hour time-in-service intervals, or modify the aircraft in accordance with Sabreliner Service Bulletin No. 3, dated December 19, 1975, as revised August 4, 1978. Installation of the applicable kit in accordance with Sabreliner Service Bulletin No. 3 eliminates the inspection requirement of this AD. B) On aircraft with less than 2,000 hours total time-in-service as of the effective date of this AD, prior to accumulating 2,600 hours time-in-service or within the next 12 months from the time the aircraft has accumulated 2,000 hours time-in-service, whichever occurs first, accomplish the inspection and corrective action specified in Paragraph A) as applicable. C) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. D) Any equivalent methodof compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Program, Room 238, Terminal Building 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 942-4285. E) Record compliance with this AD by an appropriate entry in the airplane maintenance records. This should include those airplanes where the provisions of this AD have already been accomplished. This Amendment becomes effective July 13, 1981.