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76-17-04: 76-17-04 ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH: Amendment 39-2701. Applies to all Model AW-650 Series 101 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect cracks in the undercut at the bottom of the main undercarriage sliding cylinder and prevent possible failure of the main landing gear, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the undercut at the bottom of the main undercarriage sliding cylinder with magnetic particle fluid in accordance with Accomplishment Instructions 2A(1) through 2A(6) of Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin No. 32-49D, dated August 15, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If a crack in the sliding cylinder is detected during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, replace the main undercarriage sliding cylinder before further flight with a serviceable part of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective on September 9, 1976.
91-05-04: 91-05-04 BOEING: Amendment 39-6907. Docket No. 90-NM-153-AD. \n\n\tApplicability: Model 747-400 series airplanes, listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-26- 2138, Revision 1, dated March 1, 1990, and Boeing Service Bulletin 747-26-2141, Revision 1, dated July 12, 1990, certificated in any category. \n\n\tCompliance: Required within the next 12 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. \n\n\tTo preclude cross connection of fire extinguishing wiring during maintenance, accomplish the following: \n\n\tA.\tFor airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-26-2138, Revision 1, dated March 1, 1990: Modify the engine fire extinguishing system in accordance with that service bulletin. \n\n\tB.\tFor airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-26-2141, Revision 1, dated July 12, 1990: Modify the fire control module in accordance with that service bulletin. \n\n\tC.\tAn 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, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. \n\n\tNOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Seattle ACO, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Seattle ACO. \n\n\tD.\tSpecial 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. \n\n\tAll persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. \n\n\tThis amendment (39-6907, AD 91-05-04) becomes effective on March 25, 1991.
98-06-05: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Industrie Aeronautiche e Meccaniche (I.A.M.) Model Piaggio P-180 airplanes that are equipped with a Rockwell Collins APS-65 autopilot system that incorporates an APC-65A autopilot computer. This AD requires incorporating airplane flight manual (AFM) and pilot s operating handbook (POH) supplements that include revised autopilot emergency disengagement procedures. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Italy. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent pilot difficulty in disengaging the autopilot during flight, which could result in the pilot s lack of proper attention to critical flight tasks due to the increased pilot workload with possible consequent loss of airplane controllability.
2021-15-52: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various restricted category helicopters originally manufactured by Bell Textron Inc. This AD was prompted by a fatal accident in which an outboard main rotor hub strap pin (pin) sheared off during flight, resulting in the main rotor blade and the main rotor head detaching from the helicopter. This AD requires removing certain pins from service and prohibits installing those pins on any helicopter. The FAA previously sent an emergency AD to all known U.S. owners and operators of these restricted category helicopters and is now issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2011-15-09: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that would [[Page 42034]] supersede an existing AD. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated 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: Two cases of the main landing gear (MLG) alternate extension system (AES) cam mechanism failure were found during line checks. The cam mechanism operates the cable to open the MLG door and releases the MLG uplock in sequence. In the case where it is necessary to deploy the MLG using the AES, the failure of the MLG AES cam mechanism on one side will lead to an unsafe asymmetrical landing configuration. * * * * * The unsafe condition is possible loss of control during landing. This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
92-10-12: 92-10-12 BEECH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-8246. Docket No. 91-CE-96-AD. Supersedes AD 91-18-11; Amendment 39-8014. Applicability: The following model and serial number airplanes, certificated in any category: Model Serial Numbers 200 and B200 BB-2 and BB-6 through BB-1404 200C and B200C BL-1 through BL-72 and BL-124 through BL-137 200CT and B200CT BN-1 through BN-4 200T and B200T BT-1 through BT-33 A100-1 (U-21J) BB-3, BB-4, and BB-5 A200 (C-12A) BC-1 through BC-75 A200 (C-12C) BD-1 through BD-30 A200C (UC-12B) BJ-1 through BJ-66 A200CT (C-12D) BP-1, BP-22, and BP-24 through BP-51 A200CT (FWC-12D) BP-7 through BP-11 A200CT (RC-12D) GR-1 through GR-13 A200CT (C-12F) BP-52 through BP-71 A200CT (RC-12G) FC-1, FC-2, and FC-3 A200CT (RC-12H) GR-14 through GR-19 B200C (C-12F) BL-73 through BL-112 and BL-118 through BL-123 B200C (UC-12F) BU-1 through BU-10 B200C (RC-12F) BU-11 and BU-12 B200C (UC-12M) FC-1, FC-2, and FC-3 B200C (RC-12M) BV-11 and BV-12 Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished (superseded AD 91-18-11). To prevent separation of the aft cowling doors, which could result in occupant injury if decompression or structural damage occurs, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect and modify the aft engine cowling doors of both engine nacelles in accordance with the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech Mandatory Service Bulletin (SB) No. 2416, Revision I, dated December 1991. (b) If the aft engine cowling doors of both nacelles have been inspected and modified in accordance with the original issue of Beech SB No. 2416, dated July 1991, (as required by superseded AD 91-18-11), then no further action is required by this AD. NOTE 1: The configuration of certain early model airplanes made compliance with the original issue of Beech SB No. 2416 impossible as required by superseded AD 91-18-11. Service (SVR) 025 was approved as an alternative method of compliance for portions of superseded AD 91-18-11 on some of the affected early model airplanes. (c) Special 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. (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office. NOTE 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Wichita Aircraft Certification Office. (e) The inspections and modifications required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Beech Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 2416, Revision I, dated December 1991. 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 the Beech Aircraft Corporation, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, NW; Room 8401, Washington, DC. (f) This amendment (39-8246) supersedes AD 91-18-11, Amendment 39-8014. (g) This amendment (39-8246) becomes effective on June 12, 1992.
2004-07-23: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes, that requires replacement of certain assistor springs and bearings with certain new assistor springs and bearings. This action is necessary to prevent possible collapse of a main landing gear upon landing and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
90-24-07: 90-24-07 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY (MDHC): Amendment 39-6784. Docket Number 90-ASW-10. Applicability: All MDHC Model 369D, 369E, and 369F/FF series helicopters certificated in any category. \n\n\tCompliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. \n\n\tTo prevent possible failure of the main rotor transmission drive assembly, which could result in loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following: \n\n\t(a)\tWithin the next 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of the AD or at the next annual inspection or the next time the transmission is removed, whichever occurs first, after the main rotor transmission is removed inspect the MS21250-04036 bolts which retain the debris cover, P/N 369D25174. Remove any bolts with the head inscription shown as unacceptable in Figure 1, and replace with MS21250-04038 bolts, which have a length of 2.887 plus/minus 0.010 inch. \n\n\tNOTE: MDHC Service Information Notice (SIN) DN-166.1, EN-57.1, and SINFN-45.1, dated March 14, 1990, or later revisions pertain to this subject. \n\n\t(b)\tInspect the thread protrusion of all bolts. Remove any bolt which does not protrude through the H14-4 nut for a length equivalent to two full threads (0.071 inch minimum), including the chamfer. Replace removed bolts with MS21250-04038 bolts. Torque the bolts to 50-70 inch pounds. Verify that the bolts protrude through the nut for a length equivalent to two full threads (0.071 inch minimum), including the chamfer. If more than four threads protrude through the nut, add AN960C416L or AN960C416 washers under the nut as required. Remove and reinstall parts in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. \n\n\t(c)\tApply a white dot to the main transmission data plate to indicate that the transmission has been inspected and reworked in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, and record compliance with this AD in the rotorcraft log book. \n\n\t(d)\tIn accordance with FAR Sections 21.197 and21.199, flight is permitted to a base where the requirements of this AD may be accomplished. \n\n\t(e)\tAn alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time which provides an equivalent level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, ANM-100L, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California 90806-2425. \n\n\tThis amendment (39-6784, AD 90-24-07) becomes effective on December 10, 1990. \n\n\n\n\t\t\tFigure 1. Inspection/Definition of Bolt Heads.
2011-14-08: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above, except for those that are currently affected by similar action through any of five ADs applicable to Boeing products. This AD requires an inspection/records check to determine the manufacturer and part number of the oxygen mask assemblies installed, an inspection to determine the manufacturing date and modification status if certain oxygen mask assemblies are installed, and corrective action for certain oxygen mask assemblies. This AD was prompted by a report that several oxygen mask assemblies with broken in-line flow indicators were found following a mask deployment. We are issuing this AD to prevent the in-line flow indicators of the oxygen mask assembly from fracturing and separating, which could inhibit oxygen flow to the masks. This condition could consequently result in occupants developing hypoxia following a depressurization event.
2021-15-14: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various restricted category helicopters, originally manufactured by Bell Textron Inc. (Bell). This AD was prompted by multiple events involving failure of the tail boom attach structure including the bolts. This AD requires revising the existing Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for your helicopter to incorporate pre-flight checks; removing paint and sealant, and cleaning; repetitive inspections of structural components that attach the tail boom to the fuselage; and depending on the outcome of the inspections, repairing or replacing components, or re-bonding the structure. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.