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2016-25-31: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of chafed wiring at the upper left corner of the cockpit door. The affected wire bundle was not grounded on the cockpit door frame. This AD requires modifying the cockpit door frame structure, installing bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door frame, and modifying the upper cockpit door plate cover. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2016-25-02: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of the accumulation of very fine particle deposits in the power control unit (PCU) electro-hydraulic servo valves (EHSVs) used in the flight control system; this accumulation caused degraded performance due to reduced EHSV internal hydraulic supply pressures, resulting in the display of PCU fault status messages from the engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS). This AD requires installing markers to limit the hydraulic system fluid used to a specific brand, doing hydraulic fluid tests of the hydraulic systems, replacing hydraulic system fluid if necessary, and doing all applicable related investigative and corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
96-23-13: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Canadair Model CL-215-1A10 series airplanes. This action requires a one-time inspection of the three DC generators to ensure that the extra unconnected bare copper wire is properly stowed. This amendment is prompted by reports indicating that unconnected bare copper wire, which was fitted inside of some DC generators installed on these airplanes, could cause a short circuit. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent a fire hazard that would be posed if a short circuit were to occur at this area in the presence of a combustible fuel-air mixture.
97-01-09: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A321 series airplanes. This action requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking and delamination of the doors that contain the left and right emergency evacuation slides located at certain emergency exits; and repair or replacement, if necessary. This action also requires the accomplishment of a modification that serves as terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This amendment is prompted by a report indicating that a slide aboard an airplane deployed during flight and consequently separated from the airplane. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent the loss of these slides during flight, which could make certain exits unusable in the event of an emergency, and also damage the empennage.
2016-25-26: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model MD-90-30 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of stick shaker activation at airspeeds that were above the stall protection system's stick shaker schedule. This AD requires installing angle-of-attack (AOA) sensor external case heaters on the existing AOA sensors, installing additional wires, and doing a functional test and applicable corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
89-20-07: 89-20-07 LOCKHEED AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS COMPANY: Amendment 39-6327. (Docket No. 89-NM-165-AD) Applicability: All Model L-1011 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent fuel leaking in the pylon leading to premature fuel exhaustion or fire, accomplish the following: A. Within 500 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 1,600 hours time-in-service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,100 hours time-in-service from the last inspection, accomplish the following: 1. Visually inspect the fuel feed line in Number 1 and Number 3 pylons between pylon stations PS89 and PS166 for clearance and chafing, as follows: a. The fuel line must have no evidence of chafing, and a minimum of 0.25 inch clearance must exist between it and the hydraulic lines. b. If there is less than 0.25 inch clearance between the fuel line and the hydraulic lines, reposition to obtain a minimum of 0.25 inch clearance prior to further flight. c. If the fuel line has evidence of chafing, repair or replace the line prior to further flight. A minimum of 0.25 inch clearance between the fuel line and the hydraulic lines is required. 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, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office. 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. This amendment (39-6327, AD 89-20-07) becomes effective on October6, 1989.
76-06-07: 76-06-07 MORANE SAULNIER (SOCATA): Amendment 39-2543. Applies to all MS 760B Paris II airplanes certificated in all categories, all serial numbers. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent a possible inflight fire caused by overpressure in the auxiliary fuel tanks accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, install an operating limitation placard on the instrument panel in full view of the pilot that reads as follows: FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM OPERATING LIMITATIONS 1. Ground test PROHIBITED 2. Takeoff and climb TIP TANK OPEN LEADING EDGE CLOSED 3. Cruise LESS THAN 200 L. IN MAIN TANKS LEADING EDGE OPEN ONLY DURING TRANSFER 4. Descent LEADING EDGE OPEN (b) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect the wing leading edge electric spot welds for proper weld integrity. (c) If a weld is found to be defectiveduring the inspection required by paragraph (b) of this AD, before further flight, repair the wing leading edge associated with the defective welds. (d) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD - (1) Visually inspect the engine bleed apertures for proper diameter; and (2) Inspect the auxiliary fuel tank overpressure valve for proper valve opening pressure. (e) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (d)(1) of this AD, an engine bleed aperture diameter is found not to be as follows, replace the engine bleed overpressure valve with a serviceable valve of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent: (1) For aircraft equipped with neither pneumatic deicers nor pneumatic gyros, 2 mm in diameter; (2) For aircraft equipped with pneumatic gyros only, 3 mm in diameter; (3) For aircraft equipped with pneumatic deicers with or without pneumatic gyros, 6 mm in diameter. (f) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (d)(2) of this AD, the auxiliary fuel tank overpressure valve is found not to begin opening at a fuel pressure of 250 +20 or -10 grams/cm (squared), replace the valve with a serviceable valve of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent. (g) For aircraft equipped with pneumatic deicers, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, install a 2.8 mm restrictor, P/N TN-0176-56.4.093, in the union at the entrance of the pressure reducing valve. (Socata Service Bulletin No. 14/1 dated July 1971 pertains to this AD.) This amendment becomes effective March 25, 1976.
2024-14-02: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-02- 13, which applied to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes. AD 2023-02-13 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. Since the FAA issued AD 2023-02- 13, the FAA has determined that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD continues to require certain actions in AD 2023-02-13 and requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2016-25-29: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a fire in the bilge area of the cargo compartment that burned through the insulation blankets that were intended to prevent smoke from migrating behind the cargo compartment sidewall liners and upward into the main cabin. This AD requires replacing the cargo compartment insulation blankets on the left and right sides with new insulation blankets that incorporate fire stops. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2024-14-07: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS 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). This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.