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2004-14-25: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 series airplanes, that requires installing a lightning bonding jumper from the lower rotating beacon to the airframe. This action is necessary to prevent possible multiple avionics failures caused by a lightning strike, which could reduce the ability of the flightcrew to control the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
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93-14-16: 93-14-16 BRITISH AEROSPACE (COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT), LIMITED: Amendment 39-8640. Docket 93-NM-03-AD.
Applicability: Model ATP airplanes having aft isolator bracket attachment bolts, part number A102-4E or A102-5E; certificated in any category.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.
To prevent structural failure of the engine support structure, accomplish the following:
(a) For airplanes on which the aft isolator bracket attachment bolts have accumulated less than 5,000 total landings as of the effective date of this AD: Prior to the accumulation of 5,000 total landings on the bolts, or within 1,250 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, remove the bolts and replace them with new or serviceable parts, in accordance with Jetstream Aircraft, Limited, Service Bulletin ATP-54-9, dated December 9, 1992, or Revision 1, dated May 10, 1993. Thereafter, prior to the accumulation of 5,000 total landings onany bolt, replace it with a new or serviceable bolt, in accordance with the service bulletin.
(b) For airplanes on which the aft isolator bracket attachment bolts will have accumulated 5,000 or more total landings before it is replaced in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD: Prior to the accumulation of 5,000 total landings or within 150 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, perform a visual inspection of the aft isolator bracket attachment bolts to determine if each bolt is in position, and to detect failed or cracked bolts, in accordance with Jetstream Aircraft, Limited, Service Bulletin ATP-54-9, dated December 9, 1992, or Revision 1, dated May 10, 1993.
(1) If any bolt is missing, failed, or cracked, prior to further flight, replace all four bolts in the assembly with new or serviceable parts, in accordance with the service bulletin. Thereafter, prior to the accumulation of 5,000 total landings on any bolt, replace it with a new or serviceable bolt, in accordance with the service bulletin.
(2) If no bolt is missing, failed, or cracked, repeat the visual inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 150 hours time-in-service. Within 1,250 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, replace each bolt with a new or serviceable part, in accordance with the service bulletin. Thereafter, prior to the accumulation of 5,000 total landings on any bolt, replace it with a new or serviceable bolt, in accordance with the service bulletin.
(c) Replacement of the existing bolts on the aft isolator brackets on the engine mounting beams with improved bolts (Modification 35256A) in accordance with Jetstream Aircraft, Limited, Service Bulletin ATP-54-10-35256A, Revision 1, dated April 16, 1993, constitutes terminating action for replacement of the bolts every 5,000 landings, as required by paragraphs (a), (b)(1), and (b)(2) of this AD.
(d) An 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, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, 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, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.
NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113.
(e) 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.
(f) The replacement and inspection shall be done in accordance with Jetstream Aircraft, Limited, Service Bulletin ATP-54-9, dated December 9, 1992; or Jetstream Aircraft, Limited, Service Bulletin ATP-54-9, Revision 1, dated May 10, 1993. The modification shall be done in accordance with Jetstream Aircraft, Limited, Service Bulletin ATP-54-10-35256A, Revision 1, dated April 16, 1993, which contains the following list of effective pages:
Page Number
Revision Level
Shown on Page
Date
Shown on Page
1
1
April 16, 1993
2-5
0
March 2, 1993
6
(This page is not used)
7
1
(Not Dated)
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 Jetstream Aircraft, Inc., P.O. Box 16029, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC 20041-6029. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
(g) This amendment becomes effective on October 4, 1993.
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2022-06-11: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of three incidents involving in-flight fan blade failures on certain Pratt & Whitney engines (''fan blades'' are also known as ''1st-stage low- pressure compressor (LPC) blades''--these terms are used interchangeably in this AD). This AD requires modifying the engine inlet to withstand fan blade failure event loads. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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2004-14-22: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW206B engines that have incorporated PWC Service Bulletin (SB) No. 28119, and PW206C, PW206E, PW207D, and PW207E turboshaft engines. This AD requires checking the automatic low-cycle- fatigue (LCF) counting data made by the engine Data Collection Unit (DCU) on installed engines, and validating proper DCU automatic LCF counting before an engine is installed. This AD results from two reports of irregular LCF counting, observed between engines on the same helicopter, during weekly recording of LCF data in the engine log books. We are issuing this AD to prevent critical rotating parts from exceeding published life limits, which could result in uncontained engine failure and possible loss of the helicopter.
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47-21-15: 47-21-15 REPUBLIC: (Was Mandatory Note 5 of AD-769-2.) Applies to Model RC-3 Aircraft Serial Numbers 488 to 602, Inclusive.
Compliance required as soon as possible, but not later than July 1, 1947.
Inspect the radio filter mounted on left-hand rear engine baffle. Filters in steel boxes 4 inches by 2 inches should be further inspected and reworked or replaced as described below, in order to minimize the possibility of a short circuit. Those filters which are in a smaller box need not be reworked.
1. If the coil is bolted to the box and the condenser is fastened in place with a clamp, the filter is satisfactory. If the coil is bolted to the box but the condenser is glued in place, the filter may be used provided a 1 1/8-inch diameter clamp is added to fasten the condenser in place.
2. Filters in which the coil is not bolted to the box should be replaced by a new filter assembly, Republic P/N SK-17-83053-1.
(Republic RC-3 Seabee Service Bulletin No. 15 dated April8, 1947, covers this same subject.)
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2012-22-01: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R and 172S airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of chafed fuel return line assemblies, which were caused by the fuel return line assembly rubbing against the right steering tube assembly during full rudder pedal actuation. This AD requires you to inspect the fuel return line assembly for chafing; replace the fuel return line assembly if chafing is found; inspect the clearance between the fuel return line assembly and both the right steering tube assembly and the airplane structure; and adjust as necessary. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
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2022-05-12: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-12-08 for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB-505 airplanes. AD 2020-12-08 required inspections of the mass-balance weights of the elevators, ailerons, and rudder (flight control surfaces) and their attachment parts, and corrective actions if necessary, and revising the airworthiness limitation section (ALS) of the maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness to incorporate new airworthiness limitations. This AD retains the actions required by AD 2020-12-08 and requires, for certain airplanes, cleaning and weighing certain mass-balances and installation or replacement, as applicable; and for certain other mass- balances for certain airplanes, replacement of those mass-balances. This AD was prompted by a determination that new applicable airplane serial numbers and new criteria for the replacement of affected parts are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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99-08-23: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This action requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking in the web of the aft pressure bulkhead at body station 1016 at the aft fastener row attachment to the "Y" chord; and corrective actions, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by several reports of fatigue cracking found at that location on Model 737 series airplanes. The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect and correct such fatigue cracking, which could result in rapid decompression of the fuselage.
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84-14-01: 84-14-01 AVCO LYCOMING: Letter issued July 20, 1984. Pursuant to the authority of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, delegated to me by the Administrator, the following AD is issued and made applicable to Avco Lycoming LTS101-600A-2 model engines.
Compliance required in the sequence indicated, unless already accomplished:
1. Perform a T4 indicator system check on those AS350D helicopters having Brion Leroux T4 indicator part number 5626-524-00-00 installed, in accordance with Aerospatiale Maintenance Manual Maintenance Work Card (MWC) 77.00.00.501 at four approximately equal increments between 680 degrees C and 820 degrees C, within the next 50 engine operating hours and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 engine operating hours.
(NOTE: Approved calibration equipment is described in Aerospatiale Telex Number AHC/SE/BH/84T/114T, paragraph EE.) Comply with following instructions (A), (B), and (C) if the T4 indicator system error is greater than zero plus minus 5 degreesC at any of the four increments and comply additionally with paragraph 4 below prior to further flight if the T4 indicator system reads low by 15 degrees C or greater at any of the four increments.
(A) Check that the thermocouple loop resistance (without indicator) is not greater than 5.7 OHMS.
(B) If the thermocouple loop resistance (without indicator) is greater than 5.7 OHMS, check the harness for loose or contaminated connections. Tighten, clean, or replace the aircraft harness components, or check and replace engine thermocouple components as required to bring the resistance to 5.7 OHMS or less.
(C) When the thermocouple loop resistance (without indicator) is 5.7 OHMS or less, calibrate the T4 indicator system to result in zero plus minus 5 degrees C error at a selected point within the range of 760 degrees C to 770 degrees C, by adjusting the indicator setscrew (reference MWC 77.00.00.501) or replacing the indicator if required.
2. Perform an engine condition checkin accordance with the Aerospatiale AS350D helicopter flight manual, Section II, paragraph 10, within the next 50 engine operating hours. If the condition of the engine is proved to be unsatisfactory and cannot be corrected through normal maintenance procedures, comply with paragraph 4 below prior to further flight.
3. Perform an engine vibration survey in accordance with Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin Number LTS 101A-71-00-0061, Section II, Item B, within the next 50 engine operating hours. If the revised vibration limits are exceeded, comply with paragraph 4 below prior to further flight.
4. Comply with the accomplishment instructions in Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin Number LTS 101A-71-00-0061, Section II, Items F, G, H, and I, at each 600 hour periodic inspection and prior to further flight as directed by the preceding paragraphs.
Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished. Upon request of an operator, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, New England Region.
This airworthiness directive becomes effective upon receipt.
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2004-14-19: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 767 series airplanes, that requires repetitive detailed inspections of the aft pressure bulkhead for indications of oil cans and previous oil can repairs, and corrective actions, if necessary. An oil can is an area on a pressure dome web that moves when pushed from the forward side. This action is necessary to detect and correct the propagation of fatigue cracks in the vicinity of oil cans on the web of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could result in rapid decompression of the passenger cabin, possible damage or interference with the airplane control systems that pass through the bulkhead, and consequent loss of control of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
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