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2001-09-11: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain serial-numbered Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Model 412 helicopters and Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB412 helicopters. That AD currently requires a temporary reduction of the never-exceed velocity (Vne) limitation until an inspection of the tail rotor yoke (yoke) assembly for fatigue damage and installation of a redesigned yoke flapping stop are accomplished. Recurring periodic and special inspections to detect occurrences of yoke overload are also required. This amendment requires the same actions as the previous AD but expands the applicability of the AD to all Bell Model 412, 412CF, 412EP, and Agusta Model AB412 helicopters. This amendment is prompted by the determination that the unsafe condition exists on all Bell Model 412 and all Agusta Model AB412 helicopters, regardless of serial number. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent static and dynamic overloaddamage to the yoke that could result in loss of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations was approved previously by the Director of the Federal Register as of April 8, 1998 (63 FR 14026, March 24, 1998), as corrected on July 20, 1998 (63 FR 38742).
2019-23-18: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE FALCON 50, MYSTERE FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes; and Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that the Dassault maintenance planning document (MPD) of the related Dassault aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) states that the ``combined service/storage life'' of the fire extinguisher percussion cartridges is longer than it should be, and could have a safety impact in case of fire. This AD requires replacing the fire extinguisher percussion cartridges with serviceable parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
92-15-11: 92-15-11 PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA: Amendment 39-8305. Docket No. 91-ANE-06. Applicability: Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PT6A-6, PT6A-6/C20, PT6A-20, PT6A-20A, PT6A-21, PT6A-27, PT6A-28, PT6A-34, PT6A-34B, and PT6A-36 turboprop engines installed on Beech Aircraft Corporation Models 65-90, 65-A90, 65-A90-1, 65-A90-2, 65-A90-3, 65-A90-4, 99, 100, 99A, B90, C90, C90A, E90, H90, A99, A99A, B99, and C99 aircraft. Compliance: Required within the next 180 days after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished previously. To prevent excessive engine acceleration time that could result in an aircraft's inability to safely perform the balked landing maneuver required by Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) part 23, paragraphs 23.75(d), 23.77 and 23.143(a)(5), accomplish the following: (a) Perform a visual inspection to determine if a compressor delivery air line (P3) filter assembly has been installed on the engine. NOTE: The compressor delivery air line assembly may have been installed on the engine as original equipment, or may have been installed per any of the following PWC Service Bulletins: 1205, 1253, 1290, 1294, 1330, 1343, or 1378. (b) Remove from service, if installed, the P3 filter assembly. NOTE: The engine compressor delivery air line assembly can be returned to an approved configuration without a P3 filter. For information, refer to the applicable PWC Maintenance Manual and Parts Catalog. (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 Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate. The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Engine Certification Office. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be obtained fromthe Engine Certification Office. (d) 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. (e) This amendment becomes effective on August 17, 1992.
2007-23-05: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated 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: Subsequent to accidents involving Fuel Tank System explosions in flight * * * and on ground, * * * Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88 (SFAR88) * * * required a safety review of the aircraft Fuel Tank System * * *. * * * * * Fuel Airworthiness Limitations are items arising from a systems safety analysis that have been shown to have failure mode(s) associated with an `unsafe condition' * * *. These are identified in Failure Conditions for which an unacceptable probability of ignition risk could exist if specific tasks and/or practices are not performed in accordance with the manufacturers' requirements. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
94-06-04: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to EROS series MF10-( )-( ) full face quick donning mask regulators, that requires replacement of the face piece and the mask shell securing screw. This amendment is prompted by reports of the plastic pin breaking which secures the mask shell with the face piece. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the failure of the pin securing the mask shell to the face piece, which could result in a mask leaking oxygen and the crew losing consciousness.
2001-09-08: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all CASA Model CN-235 series airplanes, that requires installing a second electrical connector in the electrical Master Central Unit. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the loss of electrical power, other than that provided by the emergency system, in the event of disconnection of the single electrical connector within the electrical Master Central Unit. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2019-23-07: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that the nose landing gear (NLG) retracted on the ground, with weight on the airplane's wheels, due to the incorrect installation of an NLG downlock pin in the apex pin inner bore of the NLG lock link assembly. This AD requires installing an insert to prevent installation of the pin in the incorrect location. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2004-22-02: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Raytheon (Beech) Model MU-300-10, 400, 400A, and 400T series airplanes; and certain Raytheon (Mitsubishi) Model Beech MU-300 airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection of certain panels in the spoiler mixer bay for the presence of drain holes, and the addition of at least one new drain hole; and a one-time inspection for discrepancies of the sealant on the relief cutout on the aft pressure bulkhead, and on certain baffles; and corrective actions if necessary. This AD is prompted by a report of fuel leaking from components in the spoiler mixer bay of several Raytheon (Beech) Model 400A series airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent the accumulation of fuel and/or fuel vapor in the spoiler mixer bay and/or the aft fuselage compartment, which could result in a fire in the airplane.
2001-09-09: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This action requires a one-time inspection to verify the proper configuration of the drive assemblies for the low-pressure and, for certain airplanes, the cross-feed fuel valves; and corrective action, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the low-pressure and/or cross-feed fuel valves, which could result in the inability to shut off the fuel supply to the engine and exacerbate an engine fire, or the inability to cross-feed fuel when required. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2001-09-01: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes, that requires repetitive clearing of the drain passage at the aft end of the main landing gear (MLG) truck beam to ensure moisture and contaminants within the truck beam can properly drain; and, for certain airplanes, an internal inspection of the truck beam to detect discrepancies, and follow-on actions. This amendment is prompted by reports of fracture of MLG truck beams. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent stress corrosion cracking, leading to fracture of a MLG truck beam during ground operations, which could result in either reduced controllability of the airplane or a fire.