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2014-23-11: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-13-05, which applied to certain Boeing Model 747-400F series airplanes. AD 2005-13-05 required inspections for cracking of the web, upper chord, and upper chord strap of the upper deck floor beams, and repair of any cracking. AD 2005-13-05 also required a preventive modification of the upper deck floor beams, and repetitive inspections for cracking after accomplishing the modification. This new AD retains these actions and requires a second modification, repetitive inspections for cracking, and \n\n((Page 70442)) \n\nrepair if necessary. This AD was prompted by a determination that the upper chords of the upper deck floor beams at certain stations are structures that are susceptible to widespread fatigue damage, and that certain airplanes with an initial modification require a second modification for the airplane to meet its limit of validity (LOV). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in certain upper chords of the upper deck floor beam, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane and rapid decompression or reduced controllability of the airplane.
96-09-27: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Short Brothers Model SD3-30, SD3-60, and SD3-SHERPA series airplanes, that requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to provide the flight crew with recognition cues for, and procedures for exiting from, severe icing conditions, and to limit or prohibit the use of various flight control devices. This amendment is prompted by results of a review of the requirements for certification of the airplane in icing conditions, new information on the icing environment, and icing data provided currently to the flight crews. The actions specified by this AD are intended to minimize the potential hazards associated with operating the airplane in severe icing conditions by providing more clearly defined procedures and limitations associated with such conditions.
2014-22-03: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-14-11 for Arrow Falcon Exporters, Inc. (AFE), Rotorcraft Development [[Page 68109]] Corporation (RDC), and San Joaquin Helicopters (SJH) Model OH-58A, OH- 58A+, and OH-58C helicopters. AD 2012-14-11 required inspecting the main rotor mast (mast) for a crack. This new AD expands the mast inspection area, changes the inspection to a repetitive inspection, and removes the reporting requirement. The actions in this AD are intended to prevent failure of the mast and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
2014-22-01: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-26-16 for all PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/ 47E airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a need to incorporate new revisions into the Limitations section, Chapter 4, of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual). We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
76-06-08: 76-06-08 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD: Amendment 39-2558. Applies to Model DH/BH 125 airplanes, all series, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of the original bolts attaching the outboard hinge bracket to the upper airbrake assembly (R/H and L/H) and loss of an airbrake in flight accomplish the following: (a) For upper airbrake assemblies, within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD or upon the accumulation of 500 hours total time in service on the airbrake assembly, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished, remove installed bolts P/N S21A102-4E or A102-4EDHS614D (3 per bracket) and install new bolts - (1) P/N S21A102-5E, or an FAA-approved equivalent, in accordance with paragraph A of the section entitled "Accomplishment Instructions" of Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Alert Service Bulletin 57 A49, dated July 1, 1975 or an FAA-approved equivalent; or(2) P/N S21DHS1432-5E or an FAA-approved equivalent in accordance with the section entitled "Accomplishment Instructions" (Part A) of Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Modification Service Bulletin 57 49 (2454) dated September 18, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) Replace P/N S21A102-5E or FAA-approved equivalent bolts, installed as replacements in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this AD, at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time in service from installation until the bolts have been replaced with P/N S21DHS1432-5E bolts (3 per bracket) in accordance with paragraph (a)(2) of this AD or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) For upper airbrake assemblies held as spares, before installation on an airplane, replace the original bolts, P/N S21A102-4E or A102-4EDHS614D, (3 per bracket) with new bolts in accordance with paragraphs (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this AD. This amendment is effective upon publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by the airmail letter, dated February 9, 1976, which contained this amendment.
2014-21-09: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-14-07 for certain The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes. AD 2005-14-07 required repetitive inspections of the carriage attach fittings on the inboard and outboard foreflaps of each wing for cracking and other discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD requires reducing certain repetitive inspection intervals for the inboard and outboard \n\n((Page 64307)) \n\ncarriage attach fittings for the outboard foreflaps, requires previously optional terminating actions which install improved outboard foreflap carriage attach fittings, and adds new initial and repetitive inspections of those fittings and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report of broken inboard and outboard carriage attach fittings of the outboard foreflaps found during an inspection. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the attach fittingsof the foreflap carriage of the wings, which could result in partial or complete loss of the foreflap and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane.
2014-17-51: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes. This emergency AD was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these airplanes. This AD requires inspecting the inboard flap fasteners of the hinge-box forward fitting at Wing Station (WS) 76.50 and WS 127.25 to determine the orientation and condition of the fasteners, as applicable, and replacement or repetitive inspections of the fasteners if necessary. This AD also provides for optional terminating action for the requirements of the AD. This AD was prompted by reports of fractured fastener heads on the inboard flap hinge-box forward fitting at WS 76.50 due to incorrect installation. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct [[Page 64089]] incorrectly oriented or fractured fasteners, which could result in premature failure of the fasteners attaching the inboard flap hinge-box forward fitting. Failure of the fasteners could lead to the detachment of the flap hinge box and the flap surface, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
53-23-03: 53-23-03 REPUBLIC: Applies to All Model RC-3 Aircraft. Compliance required within the next 25 hours of operation but not later than December 1, 1953, and thereafter at each 25-hour period of operation or every 6 months, whichever occurs first. Cases of severe corrosion of the right and left upper and lower lift strut fittings, fuselage wing lift strut fittings and wing lift strut fittings have been reported. Since the strength of these fittings are of primary importance to the safe operation of the airplane, the following inspections should be made and corrective action taken. Fitting 17W22002 is located on the upper end of the lift strut and fitting 17W22003 is located on the lower end of the lift strut. Fitting 17F11013 is located in the fuselage and is attached to fitting 17W22003. Fitting 17W22004 is located in the wing and is attached to fitting 17W22002. Inspect thoroughly and test the fitting with a pointed instrument to determine whether corrosion is present. One 1 1/4-inch diameter inspection hole should be cut in the upper and one in the lower surface of the wing in accordance with Republic Aviation Service Bulletin No. 25, Supplement No. 2, in order to accomplish the inspection of the portion of the fitting 17W22004 which lies inside the wing skin. This inspection will require the aid of a light as well as a sharp-pointed instrument. The holes should be covered with United Carr Fastener Corp. Plug Button No. 51021, Seabee spare parts item No. 1379, or equivalent. A fitting may appear satisfactory but actually may be corroded under the surface. Such corrosion which may be intergranular in nature may actually result in a much greater loss of strength than would be indicated by the loss of metal from the surface. If the fitting has only slight surface corrosion, the corrosion should be carefully removed and the fitting should be suitably treated against further corrosion. Fittings which have deteriorated beyond slight surface corrosion should be replaced. (Republic Aviation Service Bulletin No. 25, including Supplements Nos. 1 and 2, covers this same subject in detail.) This supersedes AD 50-30-01. NOTE: This AD also applies to Model UC-1 aircraft (see note 3 on TCDS A6EA.)
2014-20-12: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 75-20-06 for certain Alexandria Aircraft LLC (type certificate previously held by Bellanca Aircraft Corp., Viking Aviation, Inc., and Bellanca, Inc.) Models 14-19-3A, 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31ATC, and 17-31TC airplanes. AD 75-20-06 required repetitively inspecting the aft fuselage structure near the top of the vertical side tubing, which connects the horizontal stabilizer carry-through to the upper fuselage longeron, for cracks and installing the manufacturer's service repair kit as a terminating action for the repetitive inspections to repair any cracks found. Since we issued AD 75-20-06, we have determined that installing the service kit has not prevented cracks from occurring. We have also determined that all affected airplane serial numbers should be included in the Applicability section. This AD requires continued repetitive inspections of the aft fuselage structure near the top of the vertical side tubing for cracks and making all necessary replacements of cracked parts. This AD also adds additional serial number airplanes to the Applicability section. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
55-26-01: 55-26-01 DOUGLAS: Applies to A-26 Aircraft Having Rear Fuselage Fuel Tank Installation. To be accomplished prior to actuation of fuselage fuel tank. Because of an explosion in the air and loss of aircraft, instructions were issued October 12, 1955, to deactivate the rear fuselage fuel tank on the above aircraft until further notice. If the following modification, or its equivalent, is accomplished this fuel tank may be reactivated: 1. Provide fume tight closure and sealing of bulkheads at Stations 332 and 369. This should include tight fitting grommets or fairleads around control cables, or other members passing through bulkhead. 2. Remove all electrical equipment and oxygen tanks, if installed, from the tank compartment. Relocate elsewhere in the airplane as required. 3. Provide insulation around any electrical terminals in tank bay. 4. Provide adequate ventilation airscoop on top or side of tank compartment and exit vent on bottom. Provide drain holes in bottom of compartment to assure complete fuel drainage. 5. Ascertain that fuel tank, filler, cap, scupper, drain, and attaching lines and fittings are airworthy.