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56-27-01: 56-27-01 CONVAIR: Applies to All Models 340 and 440 Aircraft. Compliance required as noted below. A report has been received concerning the failure of the elevator servo tab rod on a version of the Model 340 aircraft. Since the tabs on the subject model aircraft are unbalanced, a serious flutter condition resulted and a critical accident was narrowly avoided. In view of the fact that the tab rods and tab rod ends on the subject models aircraft are identical in design, hence susceptible to a similar type of failure, the following inspections and tab rod replacements or equivalent measures are required. Compliance required at every 110 hours of operation or regular scheduled inspection closest thereto. 1. (a) Inspect the tab rods and rod ends on the elevator, for looseness in the rivets which attach the rod ends to the rods, and for any relative movement between the rod and the rod ends. Parts which exhibit these defects shall be replaced with satisfactory parts. Upon completion of the tab rod replacement program or equivalent noted in items 2 (a), and 2 (b) below, this 110-hour inspection may be discontinued. Compliance required not later than November 30, 1957. 2. (a) Model 340 replacement of all elevator tab rods with improved, heavier rods and rod ends, and replacement of the right-hand elevator tab idler link with symmetrical idler link. (Convair Service Bulletin Nos. 340-207 and 340-150A cover this same subject.) 2. (b) Model 440 replacement of the right-hand elevator tab rods and tab rod ends with improved heavier tab rods and tab rod ends. (Convair Service Bulletin No. 440-27A covers this same subject.)
2024-13-04: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that non-conforming washers may have been installed in production on engine 1 and 3 forward yokes. This AD requires a one-time inspection for non-conforming washers and, depending on findings, related investigative and corrective actions, 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.
72-25-07: 72-25-07 MCCAULEY: Amdt. 39-1573. Applies to the two-bladed constant speed series propeller Models E2A34C64(-)/90AT-8 and E2A34C73(-)/90AT-8 with the following blades and hubs installed on but not limited to the Cessna P206, A, B, C, D, E, and Cessna 210E, F, G, H, J, K, and L aircraft with Continental IO-520 series (normally aspirated) engines. TABLE I - BLADE SERIAL NUMBERS All Model 90AT-8 propeller blades with serial numbers not ending with suffix letter "S" (Example: C238479Y is affected while C238479YS would not be affected). TABLE II - HUBS MODELS AND SERIAL NUMBERS Serial Numbers 64000 thru 699999 for the following hubs: E2A34C64 E2A34C73-A E2A34C64-A E2A34C73-J E2A34C73 E2A34C73-K Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible blade and hub failures, accomplish the following: a) Propellers with 775 or more total hours in service, must be reworked or replaced in accordance with paragraphs (d), and (e)or (f) as applicable within the next 25 hours in service after the effective date of this AD. b) Propellers with less than 775 total hours in service must be reworked or replaced in accordance with paragraphs (d), and (e) or (f) as applicable prior to the accumulation of 800 total hours in service. c) Propellers whose total hours in service are unknown will be assumed to have a total of 775 hours minimum and thus fall within the requirements for rework or replacement in accordance with paragraph (a). d) Rework affected propeller blades in accordance with McCauley Service Bulletin 100 dated October 30, 1972, or replace with Model 90AT-8 blades to which this AD does not apply. e) Rework affected Model E2A34C73(-) hubs in accordance with McCauley Service Bulletin 100 dated October 30, 1972, or replace with Model E2A34C73(-) hubs to which this AD does not apply. f) Replace affected Model E2A34C64(-) hubs with Models E2A34C73(-) hubs to which this AD does not apply, or which have been reworked in accordance with McCauley Service Bulletin No. 100 dated October 30, 1972. (The spinner shell and bulkhead must be replaced when converting from the E2A34C64(-) to the E2A34C73(-) Model. A kit, Cessna P/N SK-210-45, is available for this purpose from the airplane manufacturer.) (McCauley Bulletins No. 81 dated March 9, 1970, No. 87 dated November 6, 1970, No. 87-1 dated November 25, 1970, No. 87-2 dated April 21, 1971, No. 88 dated November 6, 1970, McCauley Service Manual 720415 and Cessna Service Letter No. 65-68 dated July 13, 1965, also pertains to this subject.) This amendment becomes effective December 13, 1972.
2005-09-01: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Model 750 airplanes. The AD requires repetitive inspections for clearance and chafing of an auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel tube assembly in the tail cone area of the airplane, and corrective actions if necessary. For certain airplanes, this AD also requires replacing the APU fuel line. This AD is prompted by reports of chafed APU fuel tubes leaking into the tail cone area due to interference between the fuel tube assembly and elevator flight control cables, hydraulic lines, and high-temperature bleed air couplings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct this interference, which could result in chafing, fuel leaking into an area where ignition sources are present, and possible fire in an area without fire detection or extinguishing provisions.
2024-12-02: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500- 1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by production flight test findings of several oxygen masks disconnected from their accompanying portable oxygen bottles. This AD requires inspecting the portable oxygen bottles and reconnecting the masks to the accompanying portable oxygen bottles if not connected, as specified in a Transport Canada AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
75-17-13: 75-17-13 MESSERSCHMITT-BOLKOW-BLOHM.: Amendment 39-2315. Applies to Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB) Models BO-105A and BO-105C helicopters, certificated in all categories, incorporating tail rotor blade P/N 105-31742, Serial Numbers 548 and lower. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished in accordance with MBB BO-105 Service Bulletin No. 30-8. To prevent failure of the tail rotor blade tip cap, inspect tail rotor blades for condition, modify as prescribed, and return to service, in accordance with paragraph 2 of MBB BO-105 Service Bulletin No. 30-8, dated July 5, 1974, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region. This amendment becomes effective August 18, 1975.
67-23-01: 67-23-01 AERO COMMANDER: Amdt. 39-457, Part 39, Federal Register August 5, 1967. Applies to Aero Commander (Meyers) Model 200 Series Airplanes, Serial Numbers 255, 256, 260, 262, 263, 268, 272, 273, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 281, 282, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 296, 306, 308, 309, 328, 329, 331, 338, and 353. Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To detect improper rigging of the main landing gear emergency extension and down lock mechanism, accomplish the following: Inspect and adjust each main landing gear in accordance with Aero Commander, Albany Division, Service Bulletin 2004, dated February 10, 1967, or later FAA approved revision, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. This amendment effective August 15, 1967.
2005-08-15: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Boeing Model 707 airplanes and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes. That AD currently requires a preventive modification of the front spar fitting on the outboard engine nacelle. This new AD removes the requirement to do this preventive modification, and requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the front spar fitting of the inboard and outboard nacelle struts, and replacement of any cracked fitting with a new fitting. This AD also applies to more airplanes. This AD is prompted by a report indicating that a crack was found in a front spar fitting that had been replaced as part of the modification required by the existing AD. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct this cracking, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the engine nacelle, and consequent separation of an engine from the airplane.
2015-20-04: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) PT6B-37A turboshaft engines. This AD requires initial and repetitive inspections until replacement of the No. 10 bearing, and eventual replacement of the No. 9 bearing, both located in the engine reduction gearbox (RGB) assembly. This AD was prompted by reports of incorrect engine torque for PT6B-37A engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent axial migration of the No. 10 bearing in the engine RGB assembly, which could result in engine overtorque, failure of the engine, in-flight shutdown, and loss of the rotorcraft.
2024-10-14: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Trent 1000-A, Trent 1000-AE, Trent 1000-C, Trent 1000-CE, Trent 1000-D, Trent 1000-E, Trent 1000-G, and Trent 1000-H engines. This AD is prompted by reports of cracking and separation of certain low-pressure turbine (LPT) stage 1 blade assemblies. This AD requires initial and repetitive inspections of affected LPT stage 1 blade assemblies for cracking or separation and, depending on the results of the inspections, reduction of the inspection interval or replacement of the LPT stage 1 blade set and disk. This AD also prohibits the installation of an LPT disk or blade set assembly unless it is considered a serviceable part, 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.