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2000-23-04 R1: This amendment revises an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 series airplanes. This amendment continues to require revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate life limits for certain items and inspections to detect fatigue cracking in certain structures. This amendment also adds information pertaining to certain material incorporated by reference. This amendment is prompted by issuance of a new revision of the "Time Limits" section of the ATR42-400/500 Maintenance Planning Document, which specifies new inspections and compliance times for inspection and replacement actions. This amendment is intended to ensure that fatigue cracking of certain structural elements is detected and corrected; such fatigue cracking could adversely affect the structural integrity of these airplanes. \n\n\tThe incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the\nDirector of the Federal Register as of May 1, 2001.\n\n\tComments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or before May 16, 2001.
2016-11-12: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2000-20-12 for EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o. Models L 13 SEH VIVAT and L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders (type certificate previously held by AEROTECHNIK s.r.o.). This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued 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 insufficient material strength of the tail- fuselage attachment fitting. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2016-11-18: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The \n\n((Page 36434)) \n\nBoeing Company Model 787 airplanes. This AD was prompted by the disclosure that the inner diameters of some batches of landing gear pins were not shot peened in accordance with design specifications, and need to be replaced. This AD requires inspection for improperly manufactured landing gear pins, and replacement if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct insufficient shot peening that could lead to stress corrosion cracking and failure of the landing gear pin, and cause landing gear collapse and inability to control the airplane at high speeds on the ground.
2010-21-18: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD requires inspecting the wings for internal and external damage, repairing any damage found, installing an operational limitation placard in the cockpit, adding limitations to the flight manual supplement, and reporting the results of the inspection to the FAA if damage is found. This AD was prompted by a wing overload failure and by reports of cracks in the upper wing skins on certain Cessna airplanes that are or have ever been modified by Aviation Enterprises Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA02055AT, SA02056AT, SA02307AT, or SA02308AT. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage in the wings and to prevent overload failure of the wing due to the installation of the STCs. Damage in the wing or overload failure of the wing could result in structural failure of the wing, which could result in loss of control.
2001-07-11: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Learjet Model 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31, 35, 36, and 55 series airplanes. This action requires an inspection to determine if tires on the main landing gear have a certain part number and certain serial numbers, and replacement with a tire having a part number that does not contain those certain serial numbers, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent separation of the tread of main landing gear tires, which could cause damage to the structure and major systems of the airplane, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane on the ground during takeoff and landing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2016-11-17: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of wire chafing caused by a left wing spoiler actuator wire not having enough separation from a certain bracket when the spoiler is in the deployed position. This AD requires measuring the separation between a certain electro-mechanical actuator wire of the left wing, spoiler 4, and the support bracket of the flap variable camber trim unit; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct wire chafing. Such chafing could result in an electrical short and potential fire in a flammable fluid leakage zone and possible loss of several functions essential for safe flight.
2001-07-07: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 series airplanes, that currently requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to provide the flightcrew with instructions not to arm the liftdumper system prior to commanding the landing gear to extend. For Model F.28 Mark 0100 series airplanes, the existing AD also requires modification of the grounds of the shielding of the wheelspeed sensor wiring of the main landing gear (MLG) and installation of new electrical grounds for the wheelspeed sensor channel of the anti-skid control box of the MLG. This amendment removes the previous revision of the AFM and requires a new limitation and a new warning. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent inadvertent deployment of the liftdumpers during approach for landing or reduced brake pressure during low speed taxiing, and consequent reduced controllability and performance of the airplane.
2001-07-08: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model PW4400 series engines. This action requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to advise the flight crew of applicable operational limits. This action is necessary to ensure that the flight crew is informed of applicable limitations in airplane performance, and to prevent reduced acceleration and climb performance relative to performance data in the AFM, which could result in the airplane overrunning the end of the runway during takeoff or landing, or impacting obstacles or terrain. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
93-01-10: 93-01-10 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-8464. Docket 92-NM-90-AD. Applicability: Model DH/HS/BAe 125 series airplanes equipped with Garrett engines; as listed in British Aerospace Service Bulletin SB.24-289-3267A,B,C,D,E, F & G, Revision 1, dated April 10, 1992; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent battery overheating and/or damage of voltage sensitive avionics equipment, accomplish the following: (a) Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the Generator Control Circuit (GCU) circuitry in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin SB.24-289-3267A,B,C,D,E,F & G, Revision 1, dated April 10, 1992. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (c) 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. (d) The modification shall be done in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin SB.24-289-3267A,B,C,D,E,F & G, Revision 1, dated April 10, 1992. (NOTE: The issue date of this British Aerospace Service Bulletin SB.24-289-326-7A,B,C,D,E,F & G is indicated only on "page 1 of 57"; no other page of this document is dated.) 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 British Aerospace, PLC, Librarian for Service Bulletins, P.O. Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on March 2, 1993.
47-10-22: 47-10-22 LOCKHEED: (Was Mandatory Note 24 of AD-763-3.) Applies to Model 49 Serials 1975, 1976, 1977, and 2021 Through 2065. Compliance required prior to March 1, 1947. Install steel retainer washer (American LaFranch P/N 2CD-3054C) in place of existing aluminum alloy retainer washer on fire extinguisher selector valve. (LAC Service Bulletin 49/SB-27 covers this same subject.)