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94-17-15: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28C2, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX series helicopters. This action requires initial and repetitive inspections for delamination of the main rotor feathering elastomeric Lamiflex bearing (Lamiflex bearing). This amendment is prompted by several reported failures of the Lamiflex bearing. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent failure of the Lamiflex bearing, abnormal vibrations in the airframe and flight control system, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
2004-12-18: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes, that requires installing three new vertical cargo nets in cargo-configured cabins. This action is necessary to prevent significant movement of cargo during operation, which could result in loss of control of the airplane or injury to the flightcrew. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2004-06-51: This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-06-51, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Boeing Defense and Space Group (Boeing) Model 234 helicopters by individual letters. This AD requires, before further flight, inspecting the upper shaft extension for a crack and modifying the aft vertical shaft assembly (assembly). Thereafter, this AD requires, before the first flight of each day, inspecting the upper shaft extension for any crack. If any crack is found during any of the inspections, replacing the assembly with an airworthy assembly is required before further flight. This amendment is prompted by the discovery of a crack in the upper shaft extension of an assembly. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect a crack in the upper shaft extension, which could result in catastrophic failure of the assembly and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
2016-20-11: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-12-06 for certain Airbus 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 Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. AD 2014-12-06 required repetitive ultrasonic or detailed inspections of the external area of the aft cargo door sill beam for cracking, and repair if necessary, and provided an optional one-time high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection that would terminate the repetitive inspections. This new AD requires the previously optional terminating HFEC inspection, and requires that it be done repetitively. This AD was prompted by findings of multiple fatigue cracks in the aft cargo door that indicated the need for additional, repetitive, HFEC inspections. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2018-09-10: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all CFM International S.A. (CFM) Model CFM56-7B engines. This AD requires initial and repetitive inspections of the concave and convex sides of the fan blade dovetail to detect cracking and replacement of any blades found cracked. This AD was prompted by a recent engine failure due to a fractured fan blade, that resulted in the engine inlet cowl disintegrating and debris penetrating the fuselage, causing a loss of pressurization, and prompting an emergency descent. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
84-23-04: 84-23-04 FOKKER B.V.: Amendment 39-4944. Applies to Model F27 airplanes as indicated in the applicability statement of each service bulletin listed below. Compliance is required within the time interval specified in each of the following paragraphs, unless already accomplished: A. To assure proper operation of the portable fire extinguishers, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the cartridge holders in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/26-18 dated September 28, 1981 (reference Walter Kidde Service Bulletin 26-20-240, revised April 28, 1981). B. To assure that proper rubber sleeves have been installed in the fuel vent system, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the fuel tank ventilation system in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/28-55 dated April 15, 1981. Replace unsatisfactory parts in accordance with the service bulletin. C. To eliminate leakage from the fluid dampers in the main and nose landinggear actuating rams, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the actuating rams in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/32-143 dated May 22, 1981, or in accordance with Dunlop Service Bulletins 36-262 and 36-263 as an alternate means of compliance. D. 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. E. 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 December 7, 1984.
2004-12-08: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for IAE AG V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5 turbofan engines. That AD currently requires revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) and Maintenance Scheduling Section (MSS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA), located in the Time Limits Manual (Chapter 05-10-00) of the Engine Manuals, to include required enhanced inspection of selected critical life-limited parts at each piece-part exposure. This action would add critical life-limited parts for enhanced inspection. This action is prompted by additional focused inspection procedures that have been developed by the manufacturer. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
91-04-07: 91-04-07 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-6899. Docket No. 90-NM-230-AD. Applicability: Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A series airplanes, as listed in British Aerospace Service Bulletin 24-69-70484A, Revision 1, dated July 25, 1990, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent loss of all AC electrical power, accomplish the following: A. Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, in the AC powered hydraulic pump electric power circuit, remove the remote controlled circuit breaker (RCCB), Part Number SM601BA40A12 or SM601BA40A13, and replace it with a modified RCCB, Part Number SM601BA40A14, in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin 24-69-70484A, Revision 1, dated July 25, 1990. 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, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, PLC, Librarian for Service Bulletins, P.O. Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20041-0414. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington. This amendment (39-6899, AD 91-04-07) becomes effective on March 22, 1991.
74-24-08: 74-24-08 LOCKHEED-GEORGIA COMPANY: Amendment 39-2020. Applies to all Lockheed Models 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated below for aircraft with serial numbers below 4559 unless already accomplished. A. For aircraft with 2000 hours or more time in service: This inspection is to be accomplished at the first convenient maintenance period, but not to exceed 200 hours time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive. B. On aircraft with less than 2000 hours time in service, this inspection is to be accomplished prior to the accumulation of 2000 hours or 200 hours time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive, whichever is greater. Accomplish the following: Inspect and replace as required the engine throttle cables located at F.S. 245 upper and lower pulleys and at all engine horsecollar pulleys on the front wing beam as defined and in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin A382-175 or later approved revision or an equivalent inspection procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southern Region. This amendment is effective November 27, 1974.
2004-12-15: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 777-200 series airplanes, that requires a one-time general visual inspection of wire bundles routed aft of electrical disconnect panel AC2162 to determine their installation and separation, and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent damage to the stabilizer cutout circuit wires in the bundles due to contact between the bundles and the adjacent galley water drain tube and hydraulic tubes, which, if followed by an active fault in the stabilizer command circuit, could result in undesired stabilizer motion that cannot be stopped, and could lead to loss of pitch control and loss of control of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.