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2018-05-09: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the tail rotor (T/R) flapping hinge link (hinge) and reporting the results. This AD is prompted by a report of a damaged flapping hinge link. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these products.
85-15-05: 85-15-05 SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT: Letter issued July 23, 1985. Applies to Model S- 61L, N, and NM series helicopters, certificated in any category, that are equipped with main rotor horn eyebolt, P/N S6112-23072-101, or eyebolt assembly, P/N S6112-23072-041. Compliance is required as indicated. For helicopters with main rotor horn eyebolt or eyebolt assembly with more than 6,800 hours time in service upon receipt of this AD, compliance is required prior to further flight, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,800 hours time in service. For helicopters with main rotor horn eyebolt or eyebolt assembly with 6,800 or less hours time in service upon receipt of this AD, compliance is required prior to the accumulation of 6,800 hours time in service, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,800 hours time in service. To prevent possible failure of the main rotor horn eyebolt or eyebolt assembly, accomplishthe following: (A) Remove and replace the main rotor horn eyebolt or eyebolt assembly with a new or airworthy part of the same part number that has less than 6,800 hours time in service, in accordance with Sikorsky S-61L Maintenance Manual 4045-101, Section 65-12-10, dated March 15, 1973, or S-61N Maintenance Manual 4045-80, Section 65-12-10, dated November 15, 1972. (B) Special flight permits not to exceed 6 flight hours may be issued in accordance with FAR Sections 21.197 and 21.199 to operate helicopters to a base for replacement of the main rotor horn eyebolt or eyebolt assembly as required by this AD. (C) Alternate repairs, modifications, or other means of compliance with the AD which provide an equivalent level of safety must be approved by the Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park,Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. This airworthiness directive becomes effective upon receipt.
97-16-08: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Fokker Model F28 Mark 0100 series airplanes. This action requires a one-time inspection to detect fatigue cracking of the hinges of the cargo doors, and repair, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by reports indicating that, during inspections of the cargo door area, fatigue cracking of hinges of the cargo doors was detected. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to detect and correct such cracking, which could result in structural failure of the cargo doors, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane and possible separation of the cargo doors from the airplane during flight.
61-26-01: 61-26-01 BEECH: Amdt. 377 Part 507 Federal Register December 15, 1961. Applies to All Model A45 (Converted T34A) Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. Deteriorated flexible oil pickup hoses located within the engine oil tank will allow air to be drawn into the engine oil supply line. This can cause serious engine and propeller overspeeds due to improper propeller governing or engine damage from inadequate lubrication. To preclude such occurrences, the following inspection is required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive unless already accomplished within the last 100 hours' time in service and at intervals of not more than 100 hours' time in service. Visually inspect the flexible oil pickup hose for condition. This will require removal of the oil tank inspection plate, disconnection of the pickup hose at its upper end and removal of the hose from the oil tank for inspection. Examine the hose for deterioration with close attention directed to the hose corrugations for cracks or checks in the minimum diameter sections. Deteriorated or defective hoses are to be replaced. If new flexible hoses are installed, the 100-hour inspections must be continued. If a rigid type oil pickup line (Beech Kit 45-327 or equivalent) is installed so as to properly supply oil from the bottom of the tank, no further special inspections are required. FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement dated August 14, 1961, prohibiting inverted flight maneuvers, is required with the rigid type oil pickup line. (Beech Service Letter T34A, No. 3 dated September 1961, covers this same subject.) This directive effective January 16, 1962.
2018-05-11: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A320-214, -251N, and -271N airplanes. This AD requires an inspection for any damaged bolt and nut in each cargo fire extinguishing bottle installation, and replacement of any damaged bolt and nut. This AD was prompted by a report that a dynamometric key, previously used for installing the cargo fire extinguishing bottle system, was out of tolerance. As a result, an incorrect torque value may have been applied to the bolts maintaining the fire extinguishing bottles in place. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
98-24-31: This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-24-31, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of BHTC Model 430 helicopters by individual letters. This AD requires, within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS), inspecting the lateral control tube (control tube) assembly and the forward fairing assembly for chafing. If chafing is found, replace the control tube assembly and rework the forward fairing assembly before further flight. If no chafing is found during the initial inspection, perform the corrective actions within the next 150 hours TIS. This amendment is prompted by two incidents of binding of the control tube assembly that occurred during flight. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent binding of the control tube assembly with the inside surface of the forward fairing assembly under certain load conditions and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
97-23-03: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model HS 748 series airplanes. This action requires a one-time visual inspection of the retraction jack mounting brackets in the nose landing gear bay to determine the type of attachment bolts installed on the bracket bearing caps, and replacement of any incorrect bolt with a serviceable bolt of the correct type. This amendment is prompted by the issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent failure of the bearing cap attachment bolts, which could result in detachment of the bearing caps and consequent collapse of the nose landing gear on landing.
2005-12-06: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) (formerly Bendix) S-20, S- 1200, D-2000, and D-3000 series magnetos equipped with impulse coupling assemblies. That AD currently requires replacing riveted-impulse coupling assemblies and snap-ring coupling assemblies, which are worn beyond limits, with serviceable riveted-impulse coupling assemblies or snap-ring impulse coupling assemblies. This ad requires a reduced inspection interval for magnetos with riveted-impulse coupling assemblies installed on certain Lycoming engine models. This AD does not lower the inspection interval for magnetos with snap-ring impulse coupling assemblies. This AD also limits the applicability to certain Lycoming engine models. This AD results from data provided by the manufacturer that shows a need to reduce the inspection intervals for riveted-impulse coupling assemblies used on certain Lycoming engine models. We are issuing this AD to preventfailure of the magneto impulse coupling assembly and possible engine failure. DATES: This AD becomes effective July 19, 2005. The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications as listed in the regulations as of July 18, 1996 (61 FR 29934, June 13, 1996).
2018-04-13: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Honeywell International Inc. AS907 series turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by seven loss-of-thrust-control events attributed to water intrusion of the engine electronic control unit (ECU). This AD requires applying sealant to identified areas of the ECU and requires inserting a copy of certain airplane operating procedures into the applicable flight manuals. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2018-01-12 R1: We are revising airworthiness directive (AD) 2018-01-12 for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B3 helicopters to correct an error. As published, AD 2018-01-12 referenced an incorrect monostable toggle switch part number (P/N) in the preamble and regulatory text. This document corrects the error. In all other respects, the original document remains the same.