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48-41-01: 48-41-01 CONVAIR: Applies to All Model 240 Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. I. Inspect wing bulkhead flanges and stringers at their intersections in the fuel tank area for cracks and repair as necessary at each No. 2 inspection (or equivalent periodic inspection approximating 100 hours) until permanent repairs and rework are accomplished. II. Complete rework in accordance with CVAC Service Bulletin No. 240-166A dated September 27, 1948, or equivalent should be accomplished not later than the next engine change.
47-21-14: 47-21-14 REPUBLIC: (Was Mandatory Note 4 of AD-769-2.) Applies only to Model RC-3 Aircraft Serial Numbers 5 to 500, Inclusive. Compliance required at the next 25-hour inspection or by August 1, 1947, whichever occurs first. To prevent fouling of the lower elevator cable on the elevator balance weight in the tail boom, incorporate Republic SK-17-14052-2 in the lower elevator control cable system. This elevator control cable guide is installed on the cross channel, in the tail boom, with the existing bolts holding the two inboard rudder pulley brackets. (Republic Service Bulletin No. 14 dated March 31, 1947, covers the same subject.)
63-27-02: 63-27-02 GRUMMAN: Amdt. 655 Part 507 Federal Register December 19, 1963. Applies to All Model G-21 Series Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of cracks found on the rod end fitting, P/N 12727-7 located at the aft end of the rudder control push rod assembly, P/N 12727-1, accomplish the following within 100 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 last inspection. (a) Remove the rudder control push rod assembly, P/N 12727-1. This assembly consists of a tube with a fitting, P/N 12727-7, attached at each end. The length of the assembly is 20 1/2 inches from fitting center to fitting center. The rod assembly, used in conjunction with the left rudder pedals, is located below the pilot's compartment floor, the forward end approximately 2 1/2 inches below, and the aft end approximately 12 inches below . Laterally, the rod assembly is located approximately9 1/2 inches to the right of the aircraft's centerline. (b) Clean both rod end fittings, removing all grease and dirt. (c) Inspect both rod end fittings for cracks using a dye penetrant in conjunction with at least a 10-power magnifying glass, or an FAA approved equivalent inspection. (d) If a crack is found, that part shall be replaced in accordance with Grumman Drawing No. 12727 with a new part having the same part number, or an FAA approved equivalent before further flight. (e) Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern 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 such operator. NOTE: It should be ascertained that the proper rudder control stop bolt, Grumman P/N G19-4-11, or anFAA approved equivalent bolt (having a smooth head) is presently installed in the pedal stop block (P/N 12779) which is part of the rudder and elevator torque shaft support assembly (P/N 12722) at Hull Station 11. This directive effective January 20, 1964.
2008-22-01: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various transport category airplanes. This AD requires deactivation of PATS Aircraft, LLC, auxiliary fuel tanks. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer, which identified unsafe conditions for which the manufacturer has not provided corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
91-24-06: 91-24-06 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-8092. Docket No. 91-NM-132-AD. Applicability: Model SF-340A series airplanes, Serial Numbers 004 through 159; and Model SAAB 340B series airplanes, Serial Numbers 160 through 200; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the cowling doors from opening during flight, accomplish the following: (a) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect and measure the Avibank latches on the nacelle forward cowling doors 7271110- 501/601, in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-71-035, Revision 1, dated December 18, 1990. (1) If the measurement is within the limits specified in Figure 2 of the service bulletin, no further action is required. (2) If the measurement is outside the limits specified in Figure 2 of the service bulletin, prior to further flight, install new latch triggers in accordance with paragraph 2.C. of the service bulletin.(b) 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, Standardization Branch, ANM- 113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it 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. (d) The inspection and replacement requirements shall be done in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-71-035, Revision 1, dated December 18, 1990. 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 SAAB-Scania AB, Product Support, S-581.88, Linkoping, Sweden. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street N.W., Room 8401, Washington, D.C. This amendment (39-8092, AD 91-24-06) becomes effective on January 7, 1992.
47-43-08: 47-43-08 CESSNA: (Was Service Note 6 of AD-768-5.) Applies to All 120 and 140 Aircraft Equipped With Beech R003 Propeller Having R003-201 Blades and Continental C-85 Series Engine. Compliance required prior to January 1, 1948, and thereafter upon completion of each 25 hours of operation. Remove the R003-201 propeller blades and visually inspect the propeller blade retainer ferrule for cracks at the fillet joining the cylindrical outer surface of the ferrule with the retaining face of the flange. Particular caution should be exercised not to injure or contaminate the thrust bearing which must be pressed away from the flange for the inspection. The propeller manufacturer's assembly and service instructions are to be followed during disassembly and reassembly of the propeller. If any indication of a crack is found, both blades should be replaced with the R003-225 blades. The 25-hour inspection may be discontinued if R003-225 blades are installed. The R003-225 blades are sufficiently similar to the R003-201 blades to be considered aerodynamically interchangeable in the same diameter without a flight test. (Beech Aircraft Co. propeller Service Letter No. 1 covers this same subject.)
63-20-03: 63-20-03 DOUGLAS: Amdt. 617 Part 507 Federal Register September 14, 1963. Applies to All DC-6, DC-6A, and DC-6B Aircraft, Except Serial Number 44430 (Fuselage No. 500) and Subsequent. \n\n\tCompliance required as indicated. \n\n\tThere have been several instances of cracks causing failure of the lower center spar caps at Station 121, as well as cracking of the wing skin in the same area. Accordingly, the following shall be accomplished: \n\n\t(a) Within 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 400 hours' time in service, visually or X-ray inspect for cracks in the lower center spar cap and the surrounding wing skin area from the inboard side of Numbers 2 and 3 engine nacelles inboard to Station 114.500 and from the outboard side of Number 2 and 3 engine nacelles outboard to Station 184.000. (For X-ray inspection see X-ray procedures and information as described in Figure 2 in Douglas Alert Service Bulletin No. A-849, Reissue No. 1, dated October 1, 1962.) Pay particular attention to the area around the end attachments through the splice fittings. Reinspect at intervals not to exceed 500 hours' time in service from the last inspection. \n\n\t(b) If cracks are found in the lower spar cap, replace the part or repair it in accordance with a method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western Region, before further flight, except for a ferry flight in accordance with CAR 1.76. When the new spar cap is installed, the original splice may be reworked or replaced with a redesigned splice. The rework instructions and redesign data are described in Accomplishment Instructions, Parts II and III, respectively, of Douglas Alert Service Bulletin No. A-849, Reissue No. 1, dated October 1, 1962. Also, the splice may be reworked or replaced with a new splice in accordance with a method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western Region. If cracks arefound in the surrounding skin area as set forth in (a), the skins shall be replaced or reworked in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as authorized in Part I, paragraph (2), of Douglas Alert Service Bulletin No. A-849, Reissue No. 1, dated October 1, 1962, or a method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western Region. \n\n\t(c) The repetitive inspection specified in (a) may be temporarily discontinued for a period not to exceed 4,000 hours' time in service on those aircraft on which the temporary rework, described in Accomplishment Instructions, Part II of Douglas Alert Service Bulletin No. A-849, Reissue No. 1, dated October 1, 1962, is accomplished. The 4,000 hour temporary discontinuance period will be computed as starting at the time of the temporary rework accomplishment. If the preventive rework as described in (d) is not accomplished prior to the end of the 4,000 hours' time in service period, the repetitive inspection of (a) must bereinstituted and the first reinspection accomplished prior to the expiration of the 4,000 hour period. \n\n\t(d) The special inspections described in (a), (b), and (c) may be discontinued when a specific area as described in (a) has been reworked with the preventive rework as outlined in Accomplishment Instructions, Part III of Douglas Alert Service Bulletin No. A-849, Reissue No. 1, dated October 1, 1962. \n\n\t(e) Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western 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 such operator. \n\n\t(Douglas Alert Service Bulletin No. A-849, Reissue No. 1, dated October 1, 1962, covers the same subject.) \n\n\tThis directive effective October 15, 1963. \n\n\tRevised November 21, 1963.
2008-21-07: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. 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: Three in-service propellers have been found to have blades which have lost the bonded metallic leading edge guard. If the leading edge guard comes off as the propeller turns, it could cause secondary damage to aircraft or injury to personnel. For the reasons described above, EASA issued Emergency AD 2007-0223-E to require repetitive inspections of the blade Leading Edge (L/E) guards for correct bonding until they accumulate more than 1,200 flight hours (FH) time in service. This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI, which could result in the loss of the bonded metallic leading edge guard, and could result in damage to the airplane or injury to personnel.
93-17-12: 93-17-12 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. (BHTI): Amendment 39-8683. Docket No. 92-ASW-49. Supersedes AD 92-11-07, Amendment 39-8257. Applicability: Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, and 412 helicopters, with main rotor transmission lower planetary spider (spider), part number (P/N) 204-040-785-003, installed, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent fatigue failure of the spider, which could result in failure of the main transmission and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 600 hours' time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished within the last 2,500 hours' TIS, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,100 hours' TIS from the last magnetic particle inspection (MPI), remove the spider and perform an MPI for cracks in accordance with the pertinent BHTI maintenance, repair, and overhaul manuals. (b) Replace any cracked spider with an airworthy part prior to further flight. (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Rotorcraft Certification Office, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Rotorcraft Certification Office. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Manager, Rotorcraft Certification Office. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the helicopter to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (e) This amendment becomes effective on July 29, 1994.
48-09-01: 48-09-01 DOUGLAS: Applies to C-54 and DC-4 Aircraft. \n\n\tTo be accomplished not later than April 15, 1948. \n\n\tBecause of the hazards involved, the transfer of fuel between tanks must be prohibited. The following placard shall be installed in the cockpit in full view of the pilots: \n\n\t"Fuel cross-feed system not intended for transferring fuel from one tank to another and should not be used for this purpose. When using crossfeed system, turn off tank(s) not in use." \n\n\tIn addition to the placard, the FAA Approved Flight Manual must be revised to incorporate proper fuel system operation procedures in accordance with the above placard. Approved Flight Manual pages may be obtained from the airplane manufacturer.