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70-07-05: 70-07-05 BRITTEN-NORMAN, LTD: Amdt. 39-965. Applies to Models BN-2 and BN-2A airplanes. To prevent possible engine fires due to accumulation of fuel in the rear of the carburetor air box and hot air ducting, within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, install drain holes in each carburetor air box and in each engine cowling in accordance with Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.28, dated February 12, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective March 31, 1970.
2006-12-16: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, -314, and -315 airplanes. This AD requires certain Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, -314, and -315 airplanes. This AD results from a report that, during structural testing of the cockpit door, the lower hinge block rotated and caused the mating hinge pin to disengage, and caused excessive door deflection. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a door attachment, which could result in uncontrolled release of the cockpit door under certain fuselage decompression conditions, and possible damage to the airplane structure.
2018-07-20: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-03-07, which applied to certain The Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. AD 2014-03-07 required inspecting certain locations of the wire bundles of the center upper auxiliary fuel tank for damage, and corrective action if necessary. AD 2014-03-07 also required installing nonmetallic barrier/shield sleeving, new clamps, new attaching hardware, and a new extruded channel. This AD adds certain inspections and expands the applicability. This AD was prompted by the determination that it is necessary to require an inspection of the wire bundles for damage at certain center upper auxiliary fuel tank locations on certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2014-13-18: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-102, -103, and -106 airplanes; and DHC-8- 200 and DHC-8-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a beta warning horn (BWH) system failing to activate when the beta mode was triggered. This AD requires modifying the BWH microswitch installation. We are issuing this AD to prevent the inadvertent activation of ground beta mode during flight, which could lead to engine overspeed, engine damage or failure, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
2008-23-05: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: Investigations performed following a report about a fuel leakage in a Stemme S10-V powered-sailplane revealed that some fuel lines fabricated between March 2008 and May 2008, after the introduction of a new pressing tool, present a manufacturing defect which could lead to the puncture of the fuel lines. This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
75-17-19: 75-17-19 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-2321. Applies to SIAI Marchetti F.260 airplanes, Serial Numbers 101 thru 125; 2-26 thru 2-57; 2-59 thru 2-61; 3-76 thru 3-81 and 502, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the landing gear, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours' time in service from the last inspection, until replaced in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of this AD, inspect the landing gear actuator brackets, P/N 260-05-1413 and -14, or P/N 260-05-14-25 and -26, installed on Bulkhead No. 5, for cracks in accordance with paragraph (a) of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 260B13, dated March 10, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If cracks are found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, replace the brackets with new brackets, P/N 260-05-201-03, in accordance with paragraph (b) of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 260B13, dated March 10, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) If no cracks are found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, within the next 500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace the brackets with new brackets, P/N 260-05-201-03, in accordance with paragraph 9b) of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin No. 260B13, dated March 10, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective August 19, 1975.
2013-22-23 R1: We are rescinding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-22-23 for AERMACCHI S.p.A. Models F.260, F.260B, F.260C, F.260D, F.260E, F.260F, S.208, and S.208A airplanes equipped with a Lycoming O-540, IO-540, or AEIO-540 (depending on the airplane model) wide cylinder flange engine with a front crankcase mounted propeller governor. AD 2013-22-23 resulted from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. We issued the AD to detect and [[Page 39960]] correct improper position of the set screw, which could lead to complete loss of engine oil pressure and result in emergency landing. Since we issued AD 2013-22-23, we have determined the unsafe condition does not exist specific to the airplane design features.
2006-09-10: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Model SA-365 N1, AS-365 N2, N3, SA 366 G1, and EC-155B and B1 helicopters. This action requires a one-time inspection for end play in the pitch control rod assembly double bearing (bearing) using the tail rotor (T/R) hub control plate, and before further flight, replacing the bearing if end play is present. This amendment is prompted by one incident in which a pilot lost T/R pitch control of a helicopter while landing. The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect damage to the bearing, resulting in end play and prevent loss of T/R pitch control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
2014-13-05: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-10-16 for all British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. 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 the need to incorporate revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2014-11-05: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) turboprop engines. This AD requires installing a reinforcement liner to the power turbine (PT) containment ring and, for certain PT containment rings, adding scallops. This AD was prompted by in-service events involving the perforation of engine cases as a result of the liberation of PT blades and the fracture/ displacement of the PT containment ring. We are issuing this AD to prevent uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
2005-23-01: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. This AD requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness of the Canadair Regional Jet Maintenance Requirements Manual by incorporating new procedures for repetitive detailed and special detailed inspections for cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead. This AD results from a fatigue test, which revealed cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead; subsequent in-service reports show that fatigue cracking has been found on other airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the aft pressure bulkhead, which could result in reduced structural integrity and rapid decompression of the airplane.
2014-12-02: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new center of gravity (CG) limits are applicable during takeoff with certain conditions. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include procedures to advise the flightcrew of the new CG limits. We are issuing this AD to prevent an erratic takeoff path and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
2014-10-02: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2006-11-19 for Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Model Dornier 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228- 201, 228-202, and 228-212 airplanes. 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 chafed or damaged wiring on the flight deck overhead panels (5VE and 6VE). We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
70-03-06: 70-03-06 BRITTEN-NORMAN, LTD: Amdt. 39-934. Applies to Britten-Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent failure of the rudder bar assembly due to failure of the silver solder joint attaching the bronze bushing to the inboard end of the rudder bar beams, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 20 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 20 hours' time in service since the last inspection, visually inspect the silver solder joint attaching the bronze bushing to the inboard end of each rudder bar beam (P/N NB-45-3-071) for failure in accordance with Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.20, Issue 2, dated 17 November 1969, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If during the inspections required by paragraph (a), a rudder bar beam is found that has failed - (1) Rework the failed rudder bar beam by removing the bronze bushingand welding in a steel bushing in accordance with Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.20, Issue 2, dated 17 November 1969, or an FAA-approved equivalent; or (2) Replace the failed rudder bar beam with a serviceable beam which has had incorporated Britten-Norman Modification NB/M/341, Part A (left hand assembly), or NB/M/341, Part B (right hand assembly). (c) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) may be discontinued on each rudder bar beam which has been reworked or replaced in accordance with paragraph (b). This amendment becomes effective February 5, 1970.
2005-13-19: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive external eddy current inspections of the forward fuselage skin to detect cracking due to fatigue, and repair if necessary. This AD is prompted by evidence of cracking due to fatigue along the edges of the chemi-etched pockets in certain front fuselage canopy skin panels. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct this cracking, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane fuselage.
2014-12-10: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 727-100 series airplanes. This AD is intended to complete certain mandated programs intended to support the airplane reaching its limit of validity (LOV) of the engineering data that support the established structural maintenance program. For certain airplanes, this AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking in stringers or frames until modification, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in stringers or frames originating at or near stringer-to-frame attachment fastener holes, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane, and decompression of the cabin.
2014-04-07: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003-05-03 for Bell Model 407 helicopters. AD 2003-05-03 required preflight checking and repetitively inspecting for a crack in certain tailbooms that have been redesigned, replacing the tailboom if there is a crack, modifying and re-identifying certain tailbooms, installing an improved horizontal stabilizer assembly, and assigning a 5,000 hour time-in-service (TIS) limit. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2003-05-03 and requires additional inspection requirements. This AD was prompted by additional reports of cracked tailboom skins. The actions in this AD are intended to prevent separation of the tailboom and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
75-27-07: 75-27-07 PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. and FAIRCHILD HILLER: Amendment 39- 2479. Applies to Pilatus Model PC-6 airplanes (all variants), serial numbers 338 through 623, manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. and serial numbers 2001 through 2067, manufactured by Fairchild Hiller. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent a fatigue failure of the pilot and copilot rudder bar junction welded seam, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, visually inspect the junction fillet welds of the pilot and copilot rudder bars (P/Ns 6232.145, 6232.241, and 116.35.06.004) and determine whether the weld covers the full 360 degrees of the rudder bar tube circumference or only 250 degrees of the rudder bar tube circumference. If the weld is determined to be of the improved 360 degrees design, no further action is required by this AD. (b) If the fillet weld is found to be of the non-continuous (250degrees) weld design, visually inspect the rudder bar junction weld for cracks by applying magnaflux or by the dye check method in accordance with paragraph 2.1 of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 120, dated January 1973, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) If no cracks are found during the inspection required by paragraph (b) of this AD, within the next 100 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service, visually inspect the rudder bar junction weld for cracks using a 10 power magnifying glass in accordance with paragraph 2.2 of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 120, dated January 1973, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (d) If cracks are found during an inspection required by paragraphs (b) or (c) of this AD, either repair the rudder bar junction weld in accordance with paragraph 2.3 of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin no. 120, dated January 1973, or an FAA-approved equivalent, or replace the rudder bars with newrudder bars of the same part number but with improved 360 degrees weld design. (e) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after accomplishing the repair described in paragraph (d) of this AD, or, if no cracks were found during the inspections required by paragraphs (b) or (c) of this AD, within the next 300 hours' time in service after complying with the inspection requirements of paragraph (b) of this AD, replace the rudder bars, P/N 6232.145, 6232.241, with new rudder bars of the same part number incorporating the continuous full 360 degree fillet weld around the rudder bar circumference. This amendment becomes effective on January 21, 1976.
2005-04-13: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Short Brothers Model SD3-60 series airplanes. This AD requires, for certain airplanes, repetitive inspections for cracking of the balance weight brackets of the elevator trim tabs, and replacement of any cracked bracket with a new or reworked bracket that conforms to the approved design standard. This AD also provides for an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This AD is prompted by reports indicating that balance weight brackets have been found cracked on both the left and right elevator trim tabs. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the balance weight bracket for the elevator trim tab, which could cause loss of the balance weight. This could result in incorrect trim during takeoff and landing, and reduced controllability of the airplane.
2014-07-52: We are publishing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these helicopters. This AD requires repetitively inspecting certain reinforcement angles of the rear structure to tailboom junction frame (reinforcement angles) for a crack, and repairing any cracked reinforcement angle. This AD is prompted by a report that cracks were found in the reinforcement angles on several AS355 helicopters. These actions are intended to detect a crack in the reinforcement angle, which if not corrected, could result in loss of the tailboom and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
2014-11-02: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters to require repetitively inspecting frame number (No.) 9 for a crack. This AD was prompted by a report of a crack in frame No. 9 on an AS365 helicopter. The actions of this AD are intended to detect a crack and prevent loss of structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
75-23-04: 75-23-04 MOONEY: Amendment 39-2415. Applies to all Mooney Model M20 series airplanes equipped with Mooney Electric Gear Systems incorporating a Dukes electric landing gear actuator, P/N 4196-00-1C. Compliance required within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 75 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed the time in service from the last inspection specified in Paragraphs (a) and (b). To prevent further failures of the electric landing gear actuator, Dukes P/N 4196-00-1C, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 hours time in service, accomplish Parts I and III, and thereafter at every 200 hours time in service, accomplish Part I of Mooney Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin M20-190, dated January 16, 1975, or later FAA approved revision, or by an equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas. (b) Within the next 25 hours time in service, and thereafter at every 100 hours time in service, accomplish Part II of Mooney Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin M20-190 dated January 16, 1975, or later FAA approved revision, or by an equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 522(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain a copy upon request to Mooney Aircraft Corporation, P. O. Box 72, Kerrville, Texas 78028. This document may also be examined at the office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, FAA, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas, and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD, which includes the incorporated material in full, is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Southwest Regional Office in Fort Worth, Texas. This amendment becomes effective on December 8, 1975.
2014-11-04: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a non-connection of the constant speed motor/generator (CSM/G) during a final assembly operational test. This AD requires a detailed inspection of the connector wires for connector 1XE-A of the generator control unit (GCU)-CSM/ [[Page 33046]] G for discrepancies (evidence of arcing or overheating damage), and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrect locking of contacts into connector 1XE-A of the GCU-CSM/G, which could result in a loss of contact continuity and lead to the CSM/G not operating, which, in conjunction with an emergency electrical configuration loss of the main electrical system or total engine flameout, could adversely affect the airplane's safe flight.
2014-11-09: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl Model P2006T airplanes. 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 a cracked engine mount. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
74-23-05: 74-23-05 AIRESEARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF ARIZONA: Amendment 39-2008. Applies to AiResearch Model TFE731-2-2B and -2-1C engines installed in, but not limited to, AMD Falcon DA-10 and Lear-Gates Models 35 and 36 aircraft certificated in all categories. (A) Upon receipt of this telegram, except as authorized in (C) below, P/N 3070851-2, -4, -5, and -6 fuel pumps with less than 25 hours total time in service must be replaced before exceeding 25 hours total time in service. Fuel pumps with more than 25 hours total time in service must be replaced before further flight. (B) The maximum service life of P/N 3070851-2, -4, -5, and -6 fuel pumps is 25 hours total time in service since new or overhaul. (C) AiResearch Service Bulletin TFE731-73-3005, dated July 10, 1974, provides instructions for inspecting and re-identifying P/N 3070851-5 and -6 fuel pumps which have been determined to conform to the -7 and -8 configuration. (D) P/N 3070851-7 and -8 fuel pumps are not subject to the service life limit prescribed in (A) above and may be installed in accordance with AiResearch Service Bulletin TFE731-73-3005, dated July 10, 1974, or later FAA-approved revisions. (E) Equivalent procedures may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, upon submission of adequate substantiation data. (F) Aircraft may be flown to a base for performance of maintenance required by the AD per FAR's 21.197 and 21.199. This supersedes telegram dated June 4, 1974 and AD 74-13-08. This amendment becomes effective November 14, 1974, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated June 4, 1974.