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2011-23-02: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Model 205B and 212 helicopters with certain main rotor blade (blade) assemblies installed. That AD currently requires washing the upper and lower surfaces of each blade and visually inspecting the grip plates, doublers, and the remaining upper and lower surfaces of the blades in the area between blade stations 24.5 to 40 for an edge void, corrosion, or a crack. This amendment retains the requirements of that AD for the affected part-numbered blades but increases the scope and frequency of the inspections and expands the applicability to include the Model 205A-1 and 210 helicopters, additional blade part numbers, and all helicopter serial numbers for the affected helicopter models. This amendment also requires applying a light coat of preservative oil (C-125) to all surfaces of the blade in addition to the inspection areas as required in the existing AD. This amendment is prompted by an additional report of a fatigue crack on a blade installed on a Model 212 helicopter. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect an edge void, corrosion, or a crack on a blade, and to prevent loss of a blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
74-23-06: 74-23-06 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-2005 as amended by Amendment 39-2999 is further amended by Amendment 39-3031. Applies to McDonnell Douglas DC-8 series airplanes, certificated in all categories, incorporating Pratt and Whitney JT3D engines. \n\n\tWithin 24 hours after receipt of this telegram, incorporate the operating limitations and procedures, set forth in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), below, into the Douglas DC-8 FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual. Make appropriate notations on the log of pages. Operators shall promptly implement these limitations and procedures. \n\n\t(1)\tRevise Section I, Limitations, to include a new item relative to fuel management. \n\n\t\tFUEL BOOST AND/OR FEED PUMP OPERATION \n\n\tPrior to descent, except during landing, the main tank pumps must be in the boost and feed position. \n\n\t(2)\tRevise Section I, Limitations, to include a new item relative to engine operation at idle power. \n\n\t\tFLIGHT IDLE OPERATION \n\n\tInflight at altitudes above 6,000 feet MSL and at indicated airspeeds below 200 knots, a minimum N2 engine rotor speed of 62 percent must be maintained except during landing. \n\n\t(3)\tRevise Section II, Emergency Procedures, to include a new item relative to recovery from a condition where an engine(s) fail to accelerate in flight after the throttle levers are advanced from the idle settings: \n\n\t\tENGINE RESPONSE TO THROTTLE LEVER(S) \n\n\tIf the engine(s) fail to accelerate in flight after the throttle lever(s) are advanced, the following procedure should be used after it has been determined that a flameout has not occurred. This procedure need not be continued and affected systems may be reactivated if engine operation has been restored to normal. \n\t\n\nPHASE I - II\n\nThrottle Lever(s) affected engine(s)\nAdvance\nEngine Anti-Ice \nOff \nAirspeed\nIncrease (as practicable)\n\t\t \t \nPHASE III \n\nIgnition \nOverride/Both \nMain Tank Pumps \nBoost and Feed\nPneumatic Bleed (Affected Engine(s))\nReduce \nElectrical Load\nRemove Non-required \n\t\n\tNote: One reservoir feed pump may be inoperative provided: \n\n\t(a)\tThe affected reservoir feed pump is placarded inoperative at the feed pump switch position. \n\n\t(b)\tEstablished maintenance procedures for this item are followed. \n\n\t(c)\tSufficient fuel is carried in the associated tank to provide a minimum of 2000 pounds of additional fuel in excess of the fuel (including reserves) needed for the flight. \n\n\t(d)\t'FUEL LOADING AND MANAGEMENT' is in accordance with the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual. \n\n\tAmendment 39-2005 became effective November 14, 1974, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated October 11, 1974. \n\n\tAmendment 39-2999 became effective August 10, 1977. \n\n\tThis amendment 39-3031 becomes effective September 15, 1977.
2011-20-08: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Agusta model helicopters. This action requires inspecting certain modules and related connectors for corrosion. If there is corrosion on the connectors, this AD requires cleaning the connectors before further flight. If there is corrosion on a module, before further flight, this AD requires replacing the module with an airworthy module. This AD also requires modifying the Number 2 Modular Avionic Unit (MAU) ventilation duct. This amendment is prompted by some in- flight emergencies due to internal corrosion of the MAU circuit card assemblies. The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect corrosion of certain modules to prevent the display of misleading data to the flight crew, disengagement of the flight director modes of the autopilot or other alert system, increased workload of the flight crew, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
97-06-12: This amendment supersedes two existing airworthiness directives (AD), applicable to British Aerospace Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes, that currently require inspections to detect cracking of the upper main fitting of the nose landing gear (NLG), and replacement or repair of cracked parts, if necessary. Those actions were prompted by reports of cracking in the main fittings of the NLG. This amendment requires that, for certain airplanes, the inspections be accomplished at reduced intervals. This amendment is prompted by the results of new analyses of the cracking that were conducted by the manufacturer of the NLG. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the main fitting, which could lead to collapse of the NLG during landing.
2022-02-12: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This AD was prompted by the identification of certain parts needing maintenance actions, including life limits and maintenance tasks. This AD requires incorporating into maintenance records requirements (airworthiness limitations), as specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency (now 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.
2005-13-33: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes. This AD requires modifying the wiring of the autopilot pitch torque limiter switch. This AD is prompted by several reports of pitch trim disconnect caused by insufficient length in the wiring to the pitch torque limiter lever. We are issuing this AD to prevent possible trim loss when the flightcrew tries to override the autopilot pitch control, which could result in uncontrolled flight of the airplane.
95-06-03: This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-06-03 which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R22 helicopters by individual letters. This AD requires an inspection and modification of the main rotor (M/R) gearbox. This amendment is prompted by a report of an incident involving a Model R22 helicopter in which the two M/R mast spanner nuts (nuts) became loose, resulting in failure of the M/R mast support structure. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent M/R separation and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
95-12-08: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR72 series airplanes. This action requires repetitive inspections to detect displacement of the rear hinge bush, and to detect cracking or rupture of the rear hinge pin on the main landing gear (MLG) leg; and the correction of any discrepancies. This amendment is prompted by a report of the failure of this hinge pin on an in-service airplane. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent failure of the hinge pin, which can lead to failure of the MLG leg or MLG attachment assembly.
2011-21-17: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all General Electric Company (GE) CT7-8A, CT7-8A1, CT7-8E, and CT7-8F5 turboshaft engines with a fuel filter differential pressure switch, part number (P/N) TD028VF0H7Y5 (part of the fuel filter assembly, P/N 4110T53P06) installed. This AD requires daily visual inspections of the fuel filter differential pressure switch for fuel leaks and for excessive cracking of the switch mounting flanges due to stress- corrosion. This AD also requires the installation of a collar kit over the fuel filter differential pressure switch as terminating action to the daily inspections. This AD was prompted by reports of 47 fuel filter differential pressure switches found with stress-corrosion cracking of the mounting flanges. We are issuing this AD to prevent unrecoverable in-flight engine shutdown, engine bay fire due to fuel leakage, and forced landing or accident.
97-06-09: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD requires replacing certain aileron/rudder trim control modules with an improved module that contains an improved rudder trim switch that precludes the problems of sticking associated with the existing switch. This amendment is prompted by reports of sticking conditions in the rudder trim switch. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent such sticking, which could result in uncommanded movement of the rudder and consequent deviation of the airplane from its set course.