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2018-23-03: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A318 and A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, - 211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of false resolution advisories (RAs) from certain traffic collision avoidance systems (TCASs). This AD requires modification or replacement of certain TCAS processors. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
93-18-04: 93-18-04 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-8689. Docket 93-NM-47-AD. Applicability: Model ATR42-300 and ATR42-320 series airplanes, certificated in any category, and having the following serial numbers: 005 through 016, inclusive; 018 through 030, inclusive; 032 through 036, inclusive; 038; 040; 042; 043; 048 through 062, inclusive; 064 through 090, inclusive; 092 through 094, inclusive; and 096 through 228, inclusive. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent loss of strength of the fuselage frames, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to the accumulation of 18,000 total landings, or within 100 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, conduct a general visual inspection of fuselage frames 25 and 27 to verify the proper installation of a rivet in each of the key holes, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-53-0070, dated June 10, 1991; Revision 1, dated June 12,1992; or Revision 2, dated March 22, 1993. (b) If a rivet is installed in each of the key holes, no further action is required by this AD. (c) If a rivet is not installed in a key hole, prior to further flight, perform an eddy current inspection of the open key hole to detect cracks, in accordance with the service bulletin. (1) If no cracks are found as a result of the eddy current inspection, prior to further flight, install a rivet in the open key hole in accordance with the service bulletin. After such installation, no further action is required by this AD. (2) If cracks are found as a result of the eddy current inspection, prior to further flight, repair the cracks in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. (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 inspections and installation shall be done in accordance with the following Aerospatiale service bulletins, which contain the specified effective pages: Service Bulletin Referenced and Date Page Number Revision Level Shown on Page Date Shown on Page ATR42-53-0070 (Original) June 10, 1991 1-13 Original June 10, 1991 ATR42-53-0070 Revision 1 June 12, 1992 1-7,9-12 8 1 Original June 12, 1992 June 10, 1991 ATR42-53-0070 Revision 2 March 22, 1993 1-2, 9-10 3-7, 11-12 8 2 1 Original March 22, 1993 June 12, 1992 June 10, 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 Aerospatiale, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France. 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 November 18, 1993.
96-03-07: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Beech Model 400, 400A, and MU-300-10 airplanes, that requires installation of an improved adjustment mechanism on the flightcrew seats and replacement of the existing aluminum seat reinforcement assemblies with steel assemblies. This amendment is prompted by reports of incomplete latching of the existing adjustment mechanism and cracked reinforcement assemblies, which could result in sudden shifting of a flightcrew seat. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent such shifting of a flightcrew seat, which could impair the flightcrew's ability to control the airplane.
99-22-06: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all CASA Model CN-235 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive eddy current inspections to detect fatigue cracks in the nose landing gear (NLG) turning tube, and replacement of cracked tubes. This amendment adds a requirement for the replacement of the existing NLG turning tube constructed of aluminum alloy with a new NLG turning tube made of steel; such replacement terminates the repetitive inspections. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent fatigue cracking and failure of the NLG turning tube, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the NLG.
2018-22-10: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-04-16, which applied to all The Boeing Company Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC- 10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. AD 2016-04-16 required adding design features to detect electrical faults and to detect a pump running in an empty fuel tank. This AD continues to require adding design features to detect electrical faults and to detect a pump running in an empty fuel tank. This AD also provides optional terminating action for certain requirements. This AD was prompted by a fuel system review conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
94-14-12: 94-14-12 Teledyne Continental Motors: Priority Letter issued on June 23, 1994. Docket No. 94-ANE-33. Applicability: Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) A-65-8, C-85-12, E-185-11, E-225-B, O-200, O-300-D, GO-300, IO-360-G, IO-360-K, TSIO-360, CRSIO-360-GB, O-470 B.M, O-470-L, O-470-R, O-470-U, O-470 Z.S, IO-470-C, IO-470-E, IO-470-F, IO-470-L, IO-470-N, IO-470-S, IO-470-V, IO-520-A, IO-520-B, IO-520-C, IO-520-D, IO-520-F, IO-520-K, IO-520-M, IO-520-W, TSIO-520, TSIO-520-C, TSIO-520-M, TSIO-520-N, TSIO-520-UB, GTSIO-520, IO-550-C, and R-670 reciprocating engines, installed on the following U.S. registered aircraft: N101G, N101JB, N101PQ, N1077B, N11PT, N111MK, N114R, N1162D, N1167J, N121LG, N124WN, N13159, N1344V, N1360L, N140NL, N1503S, N1556T, N1584V, N16165, N1672R, N1680R, N172CB, N1724T, N17793, N179SV, N1806F, N1818L, N182MC, N186Q, N19193, N19346, N207X, N200BD, N2051S, N2083S, N210KC, N21179, N2168N, N22FG, N2248Z, N2281T, N231KQ, N24FG, N2616N, N26560, N27G, N27326, N2841W, N2854W, N2881M, N2928B, N2995F, N3DX, N30C, N30CA, N300RS, N31CU, N313TM, N3145Y, N3153B, N323K, N3397Q, N340VV, N3499G, N35MX, N35840, N35964, N3599L, N3603L, N36319, N3700J, N39545, N4008F, N4088V, N41CU, N41032, N4105C, N4154Y, N421CW, N421EM, N421SM, N4218L, N4259B, N4302L, N4354K, N4354W, N444BJ, N4591S, N4598S, N4672B, N476KE, N4761K, N47964, N4812F, N4884J, N4895E, N5089V, N51EN, N5314T, N5357A, N5377J, N5453J, N550DF, N5517A, N555YT, N5591D, N57032, N5732X, N58BS, N5808F, N60DM, N60062, N6108F, N6158R, N6169N, N6193X, N62121, N6222F, N6278V, N6285H, N6341X, N6363K, N6421P, N65WW, N65031, N6527P, N6579M, N6664L, N6669X, N6670G, N66909, N6706G, N67249, N677PC, N6789R, N6800R, N6822R, N6837Q, N68937, N6915F, N6952M, N6992E, N704GY, N704NQ, N7125E, N714BD, N7208V, N721X, N724BE, N7248H, N7303Y, N7309Q, N732DD, N735DV, N739JG, N7405S, N758JF, N777E, N7981D, N800WB, N8103Z, N8107D, N81070, N8150Q, N8168U, N8170D, N8209M, N8241N, N8307D, N8308Z, N836BQ, N8426S, N8432Z, N8465L, N8491S, N85WB, N8501S, N8532R, N8579H, N8579M, N85797, N86VS, N8660M, N8669A, N8867T, N9099G, N9124U, N9157S, N91603, N91860, N922DK, N92465, N9410S, N9434N, N9435U, N9516Y, N9547U, N9597T, N9606Y, N96134, N9613Y, N9673L, N96761, N9764E, N9777R, N97799, N9833H, N984BC, and N9992G. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent detonation due to low octane, which can result in severe engine damage and subsequent failure, accomplish the following: (a) For engines that are certified to operate on only 91 or higher octane aviation gasoline (avgas) within the next 2 hours time in service (TIS) after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD) perform an engine teardown and analytical inspection, and replace with serviceable parts as necessary in accordance with TCM Service Bulletin (SB) No. M88-10, dated August 24, 1988. (b) For engines that are certified to operate on 80 octane avgas, within the next 2 hours TIS after the effectivedate of this AD conduct a differential compression test on all cylinders in accordance with TCM SB No. M84-15, dated December 21, 1984, and examine the oil filter by cutting the oil filter apart and spreading the filter paper out to look for metal particles. If metal particles are present, or if one or more cylinders shows unacceptable compression as specified in TCM SB No. M84-15, dated December 21, 1984, perform an engine teardown and analytical inspection, and replace with serviceable parts as necessary in accordance with TCM SB No. M88-10, dated August 24, 1988. (c) 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, Engine and Propeller Standards Staff. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Staff. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be obtained from the Engine and Propeller Standards Staff. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the aircraft to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (e) Priority Letter AD 94-14-12, issued June 23, 1994, becomes effective upon receipt.
70-09-03: 70-09-03 SIKORSKY: Amdt. 39-980. Applies to S-61 Type Helicopters. To prevent failure of P/N S6135-66649 and S6137-66704 series tail gear box pitch beams accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 days or 25 hours in service, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 90 days or 240 hours in service, whichever occurs first, from the last inspection perform the inspections of the bore area of the pitch beam in accordance with Sikorsky Service Bulletin No. 61B35-7 dated 12 February 1970 or later revisions or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. If a crack is found, remove the pitch beam from service prior to further flight. This amendment is effective May 8, 1970.
81-13-01: 81-13-01 DEHAVILLAND: Amendment 39-4134. Applies to all DeHavilland DHC-2 series airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. Affects the elevator butt ribs (inboard), P/N C2TE-29ND (RH and LH), and doublers, P/N C2TE-9ND (RH and LH). a. Within the next 75 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 325 hours in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 400 hours in service from the last inspection, inspect visually with a 10-power glass, the left and right elevator butt ribs and doublers for cracks. b. Replace or repair cracked parts, before further flight, in accordance with DeHavilland Service Bulletin (S/B) No. 2/30, or equivalent. c. Equivalent parts or repairs must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. d. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator, through an FAA maintenance inspector,the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, may adjust the compliance times specified in this AD. This amendment becomes effective June 18, 1981.
2018-22-02: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all International Aero Engines (IAE) PW1133G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, and PW1122G-JM turbofan engines with a certain high-pressure compressor (HPC) front hub installed. This AD was prompted by corrosion found on the HPC front hub. This AD requires replacing the HPC front hub with a part eligible for installation. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2005-26-13: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Turbomeca Artouste III series turboshaft engines. That AD currently requires smoke emission checks after every ground engine shutdown, and if necessary, additional checks and possibly removing the engine from service. That action also requires inspection of central labyrinths not previously inspected, or not replaced after the engine logged 1,500 operating hours, and, replacement if necessary. That action also requires the removal of injection wheels at a new lower life limit. This AD includes the same requirements as AD 2002-22-11, but reduces the compliance time for the initial inspection of the central labyrinth and adds repetitive inspections of the central labyrinth. This AD results from reports and analyses of in-flight engine shutdowns occurring since we issued AD 2002-22-11. We are issuing this AD to prevent injection wheel cracks and excessive central labyrinth wear, which could result in an in-flightengine shutdown and possible loss of the helicopter.