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2022-03-11: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that the design of the spoiler control system causes certain engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) messages to be posted intermittently and repetitively during flight and on the ground, and flightcrews must action the appropriate checklist each time these messages appear. This AD requires revising the Non-Normal Procedures section of the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) associated with the spoiler electronic control unit (SECU) EICAS messages. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2006-24-08: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. 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 fuel manifold leakage that could result in engine fire, in-flight shutdown or damage to the airframe. This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
2002-12-04: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 757-200, -200CB, and -200PF; and 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes; that requires modification of the right main landing gear and auto-speedbrake control system to provide an air/ground signal to the system. This action is necessary to prevent uncommanded deployment of the auto-speedbrake spoilers during flight, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2022-02-09: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-11-15 for certain International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500 model turbofan engines. AD 2021-11-15 required performance of an ultrasonic inspection (USI) of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage disk and HPT 2nd- stage disk and, depending on the results of the inspections, replacement of the HPT 1st-stage disk or HPT 2nd-stage disk. Since the FAA issued AD 2021-11-15, the FAA determined the need to clarify the compliance time for inspection of any HPT 1st-stage disk or HPT 2nd- stage disk that is installed on a low-thrust model engine but had been previously operated on a high-thrust model engine. This AD requires performance of a USI of the HPT 1st-stage disk and HPT 2nd-stage disk and, depending on the results of the inspections, replacement of the HPT 1st-stage disk or HPT 2nd-stage disk. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2007-11-04: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. 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: This AD is issued following reports, on several aircraft, of important corrosion found on the ailerons bearings. This condition, if left uncorrected, could result in the loss of the roll control on the airplane. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
2005-26-10: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast", installed. This AD requires replacing these ECi cylinder assemblies. This AD results from reports of about 30 failures of the subject cylinder assemblies marketed by ECi. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of engine power due to cracks in the cylinder assemblies and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head.
87-21-07 R1: 87-21-07 R1 GULFSTREAM (AERO COMMANDER): Amendment 39-5741 as revised by Amendment 39-6182. Applicability: Models 500, 500A, 500B, 500U, 520, 560, 560A, 560E, 560F, 680, 680E, 680F, 680F(P), 680FL(P), and 720 Serial Numbers (S/N 1 through 1854); and Models 500S (S/N 1755 through 3323), 680FL (S/N 1261 through 1853), 685 (S/N 12001 through 12066), and 700 (S/N 70001 through 70032) airplanes equipped with reciprocating engines, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To preclude misfueling of the airplane resulting in engine failure, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 12 calendar months after the effective date of this revised AD, unless already accomplished in accordance with the requirements of AD 87-21-07 effective November 12, 1987, modify all fuel filler opening(s) in accordance with the applicable instructions contained in Gulfstream Service Information No. SI-209A, dated June 7, 1988.NOTE: AD 73-6-2, applicable to certain of the above-referenced airplanes, is a prerequisite to the accomplishment of the actions prescribed in this AD. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) In accordance with FAR Part 43, Appendix A, Item (c), the modifications required by this AD are preventative maintenance and may be performed by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under FAR Part 61 on airplanes owned or operated by him, subject to the limitations of FAR 43.3(g). The maintenance record entries required by FAR's 43.9 and 91.173 must be accomplished. (d) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Airplane Certification Branch, Southwest Region, Department of Transportation, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0150, Telephone (817) 624-5150. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Wiley Post Airport, P.O. Box 22500, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123; or may examine these documents at the FAA, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment revises AD 87-21-07, (Amendment 39-5741). This amendment (39-6182, AD 87-21-07 R1) becomes effective May 5, 1989.
2007-10-16: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. 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: The Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) applicable to the British Aerospace Jetstream 3200 has been revised. Some lives have been amended and new lives introduced. Compliance with these requirements is necessary to maintain airworthiness. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
2022-01-03: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Umlaut Engineering GmbH (previously P3 Engineering GmbH) HAFEX (Halon-free) hand-held P3HAFEX fire extinguishers (fire extinguishers). This AD was prompted by reports of a quality control issue on certain fire extinguishers, where the spindle geometries of the fire extinguishers were found to be out of tolerance. This AD requires removing affected fire extinguishers from service. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2007-10-15: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 2006-06-06, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 208 and 208B airplanes. AD 2006-06-06 currently requires you to incorporate information into the applicable section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) and requires you to install placards. Since we issued AD 2006-06-06, Cessna issued new S1 Known Icing Equipment AFM supplements and developed a low airspeed awareness system. Consequently, this AD requires you to incorporate the applicable AFM supplement revision and temporarily retain the requirements of AD 2006-06-06 until the above revisions are incorporated. One of the AFM requirements is the installation of a functional low airspeed awareness system to operate the airplane in known icing conditions. We are issuing this AD to assure that the pilot has enough information and the necessary equipment to prevent loss of control of the airplane while in-flight during icing conditions.