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75-19-04: 75-19-04 RAVEN: Amendment 39-2363. Raven Model S-40A, S-50A, S-55A, S-60A, and RX-6 Hot Air Balloons: Applies to Rego 7553S series blast valves installed on all models of the Raven hot air balloons certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated below after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent failures of the "O" ring on the valve stem; valve seat washer loosening; or valve actuating handle rollpin becoming dislodged, accomplish the following or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Rocky Mountain Region. Within the next 25 hours time in service unless already accomplished within the last 25 hours time in service, accomplish Paragraph a, b, c, and d. Paragraph "a" and "c" are to be accomplished thereafter at each 100 hours time in service or at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months from the last inspection, whichever comes first. a. Remove the valveactuating lever rollpin P/N 7553S-8 from actuating lever. (Be careful to remove any burrs in the stem area around the rollpin hole before removing the valve stem P/N 7553S-1 from the bonnet P/N 7553-5). Replace the "O" ring stem seal with a new Rego "O" ring P/N 1421.7. Lubricate the new "O" ring with Orange Solid Oil (Rego P/N 5555GS) or unmedicated Vaseline lubricant before reassembly. Other lubricants may cause shrinkage of the "O" ring. b. Check the torque of the valve seat retaining screw to 8 to 10 in-lbs in the counter-clockwise (loosening) direction. If it turns, the screw must be removed, cleaned of lubricant and reinstalled using MIL-S 22473 high strength thread locking compound, or equivalent. Recheck torque after thread locking compound has cured. CAUTION: Do not permit the thread locking compound to adhere to the rubber seating surface. c. Reinstall valve actuating lever on the valve body with rollpin, P/N 7553S-8. Install a number three machine screw and stop nut or a 3/32 inch stainless steel cotter pin or .040 inch diameter safety wire through the hole in the rollpin, holding the actuating handle to the valve body and secure. d. Appropriate maintenance records must be kept in accordance with FAR 91.173. This amendment becomes effective on September 17, 1975.
79-20-06: 79-20-06 BOEING: Amendment 39-3581. Applies to Model 727 series airplanes, certificated in all categories, line numbers 1 through 1361 inclusive.\n \n\tCompliance required within 60 days from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. \n\tTo protect the aircraft structure in the event of an excessively hard landing by providing the desired separation characteristics of the main landing side strut, accomplish the inspection of the side strut assemblies (2 per airplane) for correct installation in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 727-32-268, Revision 1, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. If incorrect parts are found installed, remove the affected part and install a correct part prior to further flight. \n\tReport findings of incorrect installation to the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. (Reporting approved by the Bureau of Budget under BOB No. 04-R0174.) \n\tThe 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. 552(a)(1). \n\tAll persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108. \n\n\tThis amendment becomes effective October 11, 1979.
2011-25-12: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-15AG, -27, -28, -34, -34AG, -34B, and -36 series turboprop engines. This AD requires the removal of certain affected part manufacturer approval (PMA) replacement Timken Alcor Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (TAATI) first stage reduction sun gears and/or the interacting planetary gear sets from the propeller reduction gearbox assembly. This AD was prompted by a failure report of a certain TAATI PMA sun gear, installed since December 22, 2008. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the sun gear, which will result in an engine in- flight shut down, possible uncontained engine failure, aircraft damage, and serious injuries.
76-15-09: 76-15-09 ROLLS-ROYCE (1971) LIMITED: Amendment 39-2682. Applies to Rolls-Royce RB211-22 series engines that do not incorporate Rolls-Royce Modifications 3310, and 3738. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent inflight engine shutdown that could result from cracks in the engine intermediate casing, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours engine time in service after the effective date of this AD, or before the accumulation of the lesser of 400 hours total engine time in service or 280 cycles, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished in accordance with Revision 5 of Rolls-Royce Service Bulletin RB211-72-A3077, dated July 5, 1976, comply with paragraph (b) of this AD. (b) Inspect the outside of the intermediate compressor casing for axial cracks in the outer main casing wall, using the dye penetrant method - (1) In the vicinity of the internal wheel case oil scavenge boss and the borescope access port at the 5 o'clock location when viewed from the rear; and (2) In the vicinity of the internal gearbox oil vent and pressure tube connections (ground handling point) at the 9 o'clock location when viewed from the rear. (c) If a crack is found during any inspection required by this AD, and that crack, either (1) Has reached either the oil scavenge boss which is located at the 5 o'clock location or the ground handling point which is located at the 9 o'clock location; (2) Has progressed through either the oil scavenge boss which is located at the 5 o'clock location or the ground handling point which is located at the 9 o'clock location; or (3) Is in close proximity to and appears to be approaching either the oil scavenge boss which is located at the 5 o'clock location or the ground handling point which is located at the 9 o'clock location; before further flight, except that the engine may be operated on an aircraft which is flown in accordance with FARs 21.197 and 21.199 to a base wherereplacement can be accomplished, replace the cracked casing with a serviceable casing of either steel, Silcosetcoated aluminum or aluminum. If replacement is accomplished with other than a Silcoset-coated aluminum casing or steel casing continue to inspect the replacement casing for cracks in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD at intervals established in paragraph (e) of this AD. (d) If a crack is found during any inspection required by this AD which does not conform to any of the criteria of paragraph (c) of this AD and which has progressed from a point forward to a point aft of the oil scavenge boss which is located at the 5 o'clock location, or from a point forward to a point aft of the ground handling point which is located at the 9 o'clock location, replace the cracked casing with a serviceable casing of either steel, Silcoset-coated aluminum or aluminum, before further flight, except that the engine may be operated on an aircraft which is flown, either - (1) Inaccordance with FARs 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where replacement can be accomplished; or (2) For 7 or less additional cycles, provided that - (i) There is no visible loss of oil; (ii) Engine oil consumption remains within the limits established for the engine; and (iii) All other engines on the aircraft are inspected in accordance with the provisions of this AD at the same time as the affected engine and are found free of any of the cracks specified in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this AD. If a cracked casing is replaced with a serviceable aluminum casing other than a Silcoset-coated aluminum casing, continue to inspect the replacement casing for cracks in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD at intervals established in paragraph (e) of this AD. (e) Repeat the inspection specified in paragraph (b) of this AD at intervals not to exceed - (1) 300 cycles from the last inspection for engines incorporating either Rolls-Royce Service Bulletin 72-3650, dated January 20, 1975, or Rolls-Royce Service Bulletin 72-3720, Revision 2, dated March 21, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent of either; (2) 300 cycles from the last inspection for engines incorporating Rolls-Royce Service Bulletin 72- 3681, dated October 7, 1974, or an FAA-approved equivalent, until modified in accordance with paragraph (f) of this AD; or (3) 150 cycles from the last inspection for engines which have not incorporated any of the modifications specified in paragraph (e)(1) or (e)(2) of this AD, until modified in accordance with paragraph (f) of this AD. (f) For engines with aluminum compressor casings other than Silcoset-coated aluminum casings on which no oil passageway sleeves have been incorporated or which have been modified in accordance with Rolls- Royce Service Bulletin 72-3681, dated October 7, 1974, within the next 500 hours engine time in service after the effective date of this AD, install a sleeve at the 5 o'clock location, viewed from the rear, into the intermediate case internal wheel case oil return passageway in accordance with either Rolls-Royce Service Bulletin 72-3650, dated January 20, 1975, or Rolls-Royce Service Bulletin 72-3720, Revision 2, dated March 21, 1975, or an equivalent of either, approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, Europe, Africa and Middle East Region, Federal Aviation Administration, c/o American Embassy, APO New York, N.Y. 09667 and thereafter inspect the casing for axial cracks in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 300 cycles from the last inspection. (g) For the purpose of this AD, the number of cycles equals the number of flights that involve an engine operating sequence consisting of engine starting, takeoff, operation, landing, and engine shutdown. This supersedes Amendment 39-2170 (40 FR 16190), AD 75-08-18. This amendment becomes effective July 22, 1976.
2011-25-06: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that the rub strips attached to the horizontal stabilizer front spar access door location were manufactured improperly using anodized aluminum. This AD requires replacing the anodized rub strips with new alodined rub strips to prevent inadequate electrical bonding between the rub strips and the fuel access door, which can contribute to possible ignition of flammable fuel vapor in the tail fuel tank as a result of a lightning strike. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
97-10-13: This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 96-21-05, which currently requires the following on certain Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. (Fairchild) SA226 and SA227 series airplanes that do not have a certain elevator torque tube installed: drilling inspection access holes in the elevator torque tube arm, inspecting the elevator torque tube for corrosion, replacing any corroded elevator torque tube, and applying a corrosion preventive compound. AD 96-21-05 resulted from several reports of corrosion found in the elevator torque tube area on the affected airplanes. This AD retains the actions required by AD 96-21-05, and adds certain Fairchild Model SA227-BC airplanes to the Applicability section of that AD. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the flight control system caused by a corroded elevator torque tube, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
93-17-03: 93-17-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-8673. Docket 93-NM-27-AD. \n\n\tApplicability: Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes equipped with BFGoodrich evacuation slides, as listed in BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 101658/659/660-25-257, dated November 20, 1992; certificated in any category. \n\n\tCompliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. \n\n\tTo prevent passengers from being unable to exit the airplane in the event of an emergency evacuation, accomplish the following: \n\n\t(a)\tWithin 3 years after the effective date of this AD, modify the evacuation slide valise in accordance with BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 101658/659/660-25-257, dated November 20, 1992. \n\n\t(b)\tAn 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, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 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, Los Angeles ACO. \n\n\tNOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Los Angeles ACO. \n\n\t(c)\tSpecial 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. \n\n\t(d)\tThe modification shall be done in accordance with BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 101658/659/660-25-257, dated November 20, 1992. 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 BFGoodrich Aircraft Evacuation Systems, 3414 South 5th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85040. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. \n\n\t(e)\tThis amendment becomes effective on October 7, 1993.
2011-25-04: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Quest Aircraft Design, LLC (Quest) Model Kodiak 100 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the torque of the inertial particle separator (IPS) bolts; correct the torque, if necessary; replace the IPS bolts with new IPS bolts within a certain time; and install safety wire around the new IPS bolts. This AD was prompted by five instances where a loose IPS bolt was found on the right-hand side of the engine bypass door attachment. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to an inoperable bypass door, which could result in engine inlet icing with consequent loss of engine power and forced landing. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
97-10-11: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Boeing Model 777 series airplanes. This action requires repetitive testing of the engine fire shutoff switch (EFSS) to determine that the override mechanism and the switch handle are operational, and replacement of the EFSS, if necessary. This action also requires, for certain airplanes, installation of a collar on a specific circuit breaker of the standby power management panel, and installation of placards to advise the flightcrew that the override mechanism must be pushed in order to pull the fire switch. This amendment is prompted by a report indicating that a solenoid and an override mechanism of the EFSS were not operational due to overheating of the solenoid. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent damage to the EFSS solenoid and to the override mechanism, and consequent failure of the EFSS due to overheating of the solenoid; such failure of the EFSS could result in the inability of the flightcrew to discharge the fire extinguishing agent in the event of an engine fire.
93-05-20: 93-05-20 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-8524. Docket 92-NM-169-AD. \n\n\tApplicability: Model MD-11 series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model PW4460 engines; having airplane serial numbers 48407 through 48410 inclusive, 48443 through 48448 inclusive, 48452 through 48457 inclusive, 48461, 48472 through 48475 inclusive, 48484, 48485, 48495, and 48496; certificated in any category. \n\n\tCompliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. \n\n\tTo prevent loss of a hydraulic system, accomplish the following: \n\n\t(a)\tWithin 60 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the wiring to the engine-driven hydraulic pump overtemperature switches, in accordance with McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Service Bulletin 29-16, dated August 6, 1992. \n\n\t(b)\tAn 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, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, TransportAirplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO. \n\n\tNOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Los Angeles ACO. \n\n\t(c)\tSpecial 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. \n\n\t(d)\tThe modification shall be done in accordance with McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Service Bulletin 29-16, dated August 6, 1992. 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 McDonnell Douglas Corporation, P.O. Box 1771, Long Beach, California 90846-1771, Attention: Business Unit Manager, Technical Publications - Technical Administrative Support, C1-L5B. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. \n\n\t(e)\tThis amendment becomes effective on April 30, 1993.