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2017-18-13:
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-22-51 for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A109A and A109A II helicopters. AD 2015- 22-51 required pre-flight checking and inspecting each main rotor blade (blade) for a crack and replacing any cracked blade. This new AD removes the check and requires inspecting each blade more frequently. This AD is prompted by a crack that was not detected during any of the pre-flight checks. The actions of this AD are intended to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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2017-16-06:
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4- 600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of failure of an aft hinge bolt assembly in the nose landing gear (NLG) aft doors. This AD requires replacement of the aft hinge bolt assembly in the left and right NLG aft doors, with new aft hinge bolt assemblies. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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2005-21-01:
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D-200 series turbofan engines. That AD currently requires installing and periodically inspecting individual or sets of certain part number (P/N) temperature indicators on the No. 4 and 5 bearing compartment scavenge oil tube and performance of any necessary corrective action. This AD requires installing and periodically inspecting two temperature indicators on all PW JT8D-200 series turbofan engines, including those incorporating high pressure turbine (HPT) containment hardware. This AD results from five uncontained HPT shaft failures. We are issuing this AD to prevent oil fires and the resulting fracture of the HPT shaft which can result in uncontained release of engine fragments; engine fire; in-flight engine shutdown; and possible airplane damage.
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98-13-13:
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Mitsubishi Model YS-11 and YS-11A series airplanes. This amendment requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to prohibit positioning the power levers below the flight idle stop. This amendment is prompted by incidents and accidents involving airplanes equipped with turboprop engines in which the propeller beta was used improperly during flight. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent loss of airplane controllability or engine overspeed with consequent loss of engine power caused by the power levers being positioned below the flight idle stop while the airplane is in flight.
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2017-16-08:
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-23-09, which applied to all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, and - 100 IGW airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. AD 2012-23-09 required revising the maintenance program to incorporate certain modifications in airworthiness limitations. This new AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certain modifications in the airworthiness limitations to include new inspection tasks and their respective thresholds and intervals. This AD was prompted by our determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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2005-21-04:
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron (Bell) Model 47D1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A- 1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A and Coastal Helicopters, Inc. Model OH-13H (Tomcat Mark 5A, 6B, 6C) helicopters that have a certain scissors assembly or weld assembly scissors bracket installed. The AD requires, within 60 days, determining and recording the total hours time-in-service (TIS) for each Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)-produced scissors assembly and weld assembly scissors bracket and establishes a life limit for each affected part. This amendment is prompted by the need to establish a life limit on scissors assemblies and weld assembly scissors brackets produced under PMA No. PQ808SW or installed per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SH2772SW. The actions specified by this AD are intended to establish a life limit to prevent using a scissors assembly or weld assembly scissors bracket past it's life limit, which could result in failure of the part and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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76-08-03:
76-08-03 SCOTTISH AVIATION LTD. (Beagle Aircraft Ltd.): Amendment 39-2580. Applies to Model B-121 "PUP," Series 1, 2, and 3 airplanes, certificated in all categories.
Compliance is required as indicated.
To prevent a failure of the flap actuating lever and the consequent loss of airplane control, accomplish the following:
(a) For airplanes with less than 400 hours total time in service on the effective date of this AD, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD or before the accumulation of 400 hours total time in service, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished. Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (d) of this AD before the accumulation of 800 hours total time in service and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service from the last inspection.
(b) For airplanes with 400 or more hours total time in service but less than 800 hours total time in serviceon the effective date of this AD, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (d) of this AD before the accumulation of 800 hours total time in service, unless already accomplished within the previous 75 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service from the last inspection.
(c) For airplanes with 800 or more total time in service on the effective date of this AD, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD within the next 25 hours time in service, after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the previous 75 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service from the last inspection.
(d) Comply with the following:
(1) Remove wing root fillets to gain access to the flap actuating lever assemblies.
(2) Remove split pins,nuts, washers and bolts that attach the flap actuating rods to the port and starboard flap actuating lever assemblies.
(3) Inspect the flap actuating lever assemblies. P/N's BE.45.10181/9 (port) and BE.45.10181/15 (starboard) for cracks, using a dye-penetrant method, or an FAA-approved equivalent means.
(NOTE: During the inspections conducted in accordance with paragraph (d)(3) of this AD particular attention should be directed to the actuating rod attachment boss).
(4) If a cracks is found in any part of the flap actuating lever assembly as a result of any inspection required by this AD, before further flight, replace the cracked part with a new part of the same part number, or an FAA-approved equivalent, and continue to inspect the flap actuating lever assemblies in accordance with paragraph (d) of this AD at the intervals established in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of this AD, as applicable.
(5) Re-attach the flap actuating rods to the flap actuating lever assemblies using new split pins.
(6) Re-rig flaps.
(7) Re-install wing root fillets.
(8) Perform a functional check of the flap operation.
(Scottish Aviation Ltd. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. B-121/61, Issue 2 dated April 17, 1975, and Beagle "PUP" Series Service Manual No. 121/02/3.68 pertain to this subject).
This amendment becomes effective April 29, 1976.
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2005-20-12:
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Type R321/4-82-F/8, R324/4-82-F/9, R333/4-82-F/12, and R334/4- 82-F/13 propeller assemblies. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive ultrasonic inspections of propeller hubs, part number (P/N) 660709201. This AD requires the same initial and repetitive ultrasonic inspections, but reduces the initial and repetitive compliance times for Type R334/4-82-F/13 propeller assemblies when used on Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) 212 airplanes. This AD results from a report of a hub separation on a CASA 212 airplane. We are issuing this AD to prevent propeller hub failure due to cracks in the hub, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: Effective October 28, 2005. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations as of October 28, 2005. The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications as listed in the regulations as of July 27, 2004 (69 FR 34560, June 22, 2004).
We must receive any comments on this AD by December 12, 2005.
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2017-17-17:
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-03-08, which applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-215-1A10 (CL-215), CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), and CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes. AD 2011-03-08 required an inspection to determine the number of flight cycles accumulated by certain accumulators installed on the airplane, and repetitive inspections of the accumulators for cracks, and replacement if necessary. This AD retains those inspections and the accumulator replacement if necessary, and adds a new terminating action to address the identified unsafe condition. This AD was prompted by the development of a terminating action for the repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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80-15-11:
80-15-11 KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.: Amendment 39-3853. Applies to Models KV107-II and KV107-IIA helicopters, certificated in all categories.
Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To prevent possible failure of aft transmission quill shafts, P/N 107D2067-1 and -3, accomplish the following:
(a) Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove from service all quill shafts, P/N 107D2067-1 and -3, that have accumulated 5990 hours or more time in service, and replace with a new part of the same part number.
(b) Replace quill shafts, P/N 107D2067-1 and -3, that have less than 5990 hours time in service, with a new part of the same part number, when the parts have accumulated not more than 6040 hours time in service.
This amendment becomes effective August 7, 1980.
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2005-20-41:
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 757-200, -200PF, and -300 series airplanes, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW2000 series engines. This AD requires repetitive inspections for loose or damaged components of the support brackets and associated fasteners for the hydraulic lines located in the nacelle struts, and any related investigative and corrective actions. This AD results from reports of damage and subsequent failure of the support brackets and associated fasteners for the hydraulic lines located internal to the upper fairing cavity of the nacelle struts. We are issuing this AD to prevent such failure, which, in conjunction with sparking of electrical wires, failure of seals that would allow flammable fluids to migrate to compartments with ignition sources, or overheating of the pneumatic ducts beyond auto-ignition temperatures, could result in an uncontained fire.
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98-13-10:
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 182S airplanes. This AD requires repetitively inspecting all engine exhaust muffler end plates (four total) for cracks and replacing any muffler where an end plate is found cracked. The AD also requires fabricating and installing a placard that specifies immediately inspecting all engine exhaust muffler end plates any time the engine backfires upon start-up. This AD is the result of incidents where cracks were found in an engine exhaust muffler end plate on several of the affected airplanes. These cracks were caused by high stresses imposed on the attachment of the exhaust at the area of the firewall. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct damage to the engine exhaust mufflers caused by such high stress and cracking, which could result in exhaust gases entering the airplane cabin with consequent crew and passenger injury.
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80-09-03 R1:
80-09-03 R1 BEECH: Amendment 39-3759 as amended by Amendment 39-3807. Applies to the following models and serial numbers of airplanes certificated in all categories having a Beech installed oxygen system:
GROUP I
MODEL
SERIAL NUMBERS
B90
LJ-490 thru LJ-501
C90
LJ-502 thru LJ-667
E90
LW-1 thru LW-326
H90 (Military T-44A)
LL-1 thru LL-53
200
BB-2, BB-6 thru BB-185, BB- 187 thru
BB-202, BB-204 thru BB-269, BB-271
thru BB-407, BB-409 thru BB- 468,
BB-470 thru BB-482, BB-483 thru
BB-488, BB-490 thru BB-509, BB-511
thru BB-518.
200T
BT-1 thru BT-7
200C
BL-1 and BL-2
A200 (Military C-12A)
BC-1 thru BC-61 and BD-1 thru BD-30
A200 (Military C-12C)
BC-62 thru BC-71
GROUP II
MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER
C90
LJ-668 thru LJ-851
100
B-2 thru B-89 and B-93
A100
B-1, B-90 thru B-92, B-94, B- 100
thru B-247, except B-205
A100 (Military U-21F)
B-95 thru B-99
B100
BE-1 thru BE-70
COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.
To prevent seizure and binding of the oxygen control cable due to freezing of contaminating moisture which will interfere with actuation of the oxygen system, within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following:
A) On airplanes listed in GROUP I of the applicability statement, locally fabricate, using letters at least 3/32" high, and install in clear view of the pilot, a placard which reads as follows:
"Flight above 25,000 feet prohibited unless the oxygen system is ARMED (ON)." and operate the airplane in accordance with this limitation.
B) On airplanes listed in Group II of the applicability statement, locally fabricate, using letters at least 3/32" high, and install in clear view of the pilot, a placard which reads as follows:
"Flight above 25,000 feet prohibited unless the occupants are using oxygen" and operate the airplane in accordance with this limitation.
C) Install a copy of theAD in the Limitation Section of the AFM of the airplanes listed in Group I and Group II of the applicability statement.
D) The installation of the required placard and insertion of this AD may be accomplished by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations on any airplane owned or operated by that person, who must make an entry in the airplane maintenance records indicating compliance with this AD.
E) The placards specified herein may be removed from the airplane and a copy of the AD removed from the AFM upon modification of the airplane in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0867-341, Revision II, Part I, and recording of compliance with this paragraph in the airplane maintenance records.
NOTE: The Beech Model H90 (Military T-44A), A100 (Military U-21F, S/N B-95 through B-99) and A200 (Military C-12A and C-12C) airplanes utilize P/N 90-384020-7, P/N 90- 384020-9 and P/N 90-384020-11, respectively, as replacement oxygen cable assemblies. These military airplanes and P/N 90-384020-11 cable assembly are not listed in Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0867-341, Revision II. However, the replacement cable assemblies may be installed in these airplanes in accordance with said Service Instructions if removal of the placards is desired.
F) Any equivalent method of compliance must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Program, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 238, Terminal Building No. 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209.
Amendment 39-3759 became effective May 1, 1980.
This Amendment 39-3807 becomes effective June 11, 1980.
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78-23-13:
78-23-13 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-3350. Applies to Viscount Model 744, 745D, and 810 Series airplanes, certificated in all categories.
Compliance is required as indicated.
The following parts are affected by this AD:
700 Series
800 Series
10" Oleos
14" Oleos
Gland Nut
70050-317
72450-69
81050-69
Locking Plate
72450-71
81050-71
Locking Screw
70050-259
To ensure the security of the gland nut and locking plate/locking screw combination and prevent detachment of the gland nut of the main landing gear shock absorber struts, accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 25 landings after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 landings from the last inspection until the inspection required by paragraph (c) of this AD is performed, visually inspect the gland nut and locking plate/locking screw combination as installed for security and satisfactory locking in accordance with paragraph 2.2 of the "Accomplishment Instructions" of British Aircraft Corporation Preliminary Technical Leaflet (PTL) No. 299 (700 Series) or PTL No. 168 (800 Series), as applicable, both at Revision 3, dated January 12, 1977, or an FAA-approved equivalent.
(b) If, during any of the inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD, the gland nut is found to be loose or not adequately locked, before further flight, remove the gland nut and inspect the thread form in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD.
(c) Within 500 landings after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 2,500 landings, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 landings, remove the gland nut and inspect the condition of the threads in accordance with the criteria established in paragraph 2.2.2 of British Aircraft Corporation PTL No. 299 (700 Series) or PTL No. 168 (800 Series), as applicable, both at Revision 3, dated January 12, 1977, or an FAA- approved equivalent.
(d)If, during any inspection performed in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD, the thread form of the gland nut is found unacceptable under the criteria referenced in paragraph (c) of this AD, before further flight, replace the gland nut with a serviceable part of the same part number found acceptable under those criteria.
(e) If, during any of the inspections required by this AD, a locking plate is found worn or fractured, before further flight, replace the locking plate with a serviceable part of the same part number. Replacement locking plates may be installed with the shock absorber strut intact by parting the plate as illustrated in Figure 1 of British Aircraft Corporation PTL No. 299 (700 Series) or PTL No. 168 (800 Series), as applicable, both at Revision 3, dated January 12, 1977, or an FAA-approved equivalent.
This amendment becomes effective December 18, 1978.
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61-14-05:
61-14-05 LOCKHEED: Amdt. 307 Part 507 Federal Register July 11, 1961. Applies to All Model 1049 Series Aircraft.
Compliance required as indicated.
As a result of numerous occurrences of loss of main landing gear doors, the following inspections and rework are required.
(a) Within the next 30 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and every 30 hours' time in service thereafter, conduct a visual inspection for cracks or loose fasteners in the front main landing gear door assemblies paying special attention to the front ribs and front hinge fittings. If any defects are found, they must be repaired or replaced prior to further flight, except that a ferry flight may be authorized in accordance with CAR 1.76 to a base where the required replacement or modifications are to be made.
(b) When doors incorporating the modifications outlined in Lockheed 1049 Service Bulletin No. 2935, or FAA approved equivalent, are installed, the special inspections described in (a) may be discontinued.
(c) Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for such operator.
(Lockheed 1049 Service Bulletin No. 2935 pertains to this subject.)
This directive effective July 17, 1961.
Revised July 26, 1961.
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2005-20-38:
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Bell Helicopter Textron (Bell) model helicopters modified with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. (AAI), Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SH2820SO or that have the affected AAI Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts installed. This action requires inspecting a certain part-numbered reservoir assembly adapter (adapter) for the counter bore depth (dimension D). If the dimension D of the adapter exceeds .860 inch, before further flight, this AD requires replacing the reservoir assembly and adapter with airworthy parts. This amendment is prompted by a report of a rupture of an adapter during nitrogen charging because of inadequate wall thickness for the operating pressures. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent the rupture of an adapter, uncontrolled jetting of pressurized gas from the nitrogen bottle, and subsequent injury to occupants or damage to the helicopter.
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2017-17-07:
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, and Trent XWB-84 turbofan engines. This AD requires inspection of the intermediate-pressure (IP) turbine stage 2 locking plates. This AD was prompted by a report of several IP turbine stage 2 locking plates cracked during module assembly. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
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98-12-35:
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Fokker Model F27 Mark 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 series airplanes, that requires replacement of the actuating ram bobbin and O-ring seals of the main landing gear (MLG) with new bobbins and improved O-ring seals. 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 loss of dampening of the MLG actuating ram, which could result in failure of the MLG lockstruts, and consequent structural damage to the airplane.
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63-14-03:
63-14-03 LYCOMING: Amdt. 583 Part 507 Federal Register July 6, 1963. Applies to O-540 Series Engines with Serial Numbers 101-40 Through 6129-40 and IO-540 Series Engines with Serial Numbers 101-48 Through 551-48 Which Do Not Incorporate Oil Pump Drive Shaft P/N's 67512 (Redesigned) or 74641.
Compliance required as indicated.
(a) For Model O-540 Series engines Serial Numbers 101-40 through 5264-40 and IO-540 Series engines, Serial Numbers 101-48 through 423-48, compliance with (c) required within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and every 100 hours' time in service thereafter.
(b) For Model O-540 Series engines, Serial Numbers 5265-40 through 6129-40 and IO-540 Series engines, Serial Numbers 424-48 through 551-48, compliance with (c) required as follows:
(1) Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and every 100 hours' time in service thereafter for engines with more than 275 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD.
(2) Prior to the accumulation of 300 hours total time in service and every 100 hours' time in service thereafter for engines with 275 hours' or less time in service on the effective date of this AD.
(c) Inspect the oil pump drive shaft (P/N 67512) on applicable engines in accordance with instructions contained in Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 295. Any shafts which are found to be damaged shall be replaced before further flight. These inspections shall be continued until Lycoming P/N 67512 (redesigned) or P/N 74641 oil pump drive shaft is installed at which time the inspections may be discontinued.
NOTE: All remanufactured engines shipped from Lycoming after April 1, 1963, have the new shaft installed.
This directive effective July 6, 1963.
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2002-12-07:
This amendment supersedes emergency airworthiness directive (AD) 2000-18-53 that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of certain Textron Lycoming reciprocating engines. That action required before further flight after receipt of that emergency AD, replacement of the oil filter converter plate gasket or the converter plate kit. That action also required, within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within 3 days after the effective date of that emergency AD, inspection of the oil filter base for signs of oil leakage and evidence of gasket extrusion. That action also required replacement of the converter plate gasket at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS since the last replacement of the gasket. This amendment requires the same replacements and inspection, and introduces the installation of an improved design gasket or converter plate kit as terminating action for the repetitive gasket replacements. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent complete loss of engine oil and subsequent seizing of the engine and possibility of fire, caused by oil leakage between the converter plate and accessory housing.
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99-04-11:
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 737-600, -700, and -800 series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections to detect damage of the aft strut insulation blanket. This AD also requires eventual replacement of the insulation blankets with new, improved blankets, which constitutes terminating action for the requirements of this AD. This amendment is prompted by reports of damaged aft strut insulation blankets. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent such damage, which could result in exposure of the lower surface of the strut to extreme high temperatures, consequent creation of a source of fuel ignition, and increased risk of a fuel tank explosion and fire.
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2002-12-09:
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Honeywell International Inc. (formerly AlliedSignal Inc. and Garrett Turbine Engine Company) TPE331-11U, -12B, -12JR, -12UA, -12UAR, and -12UHR series turboprop engines. This action requires repetitive Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program (SOAP) sampling, SOAP trend assessment, and inspections and replacement of certain gearbox components. This amendment is prompted by reports of spur gearshaft (bull gear) rim separations and high-speed pinion (HSP) assembly failures. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent bull gear rim separations and HSP assembly failures from abnormal gear wear, which could result in uncontained gearbox fragmentation, in-flight shutdowns, and engine rotor overspeed events.
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2017-17-05:
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). This AD was prompted by reports of cracks initiating at the upper radius of a certain frame and a determination that the current inspection procedure is not reliable in detecting certain cracking of the forward fitting of the frame. This AD requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the upper radius of the forward fitting of a certain frame, and related investigative actions and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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2017-16-13:
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the lanyard length of the passenger drop down oxygen masks is too long. This AD requires replacing the existing oxygen mask lanyards with lanyards of the correct length. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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2011-05-03:
We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to 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:
There has been numerous reported failures of the Regional Jet engine TCGB [throttle control gearbox] P/Ns: 2100140-003, 2100140- 005 & 2100140-007. Some of these failures have resulted in in-flight engine shutdowns. Post incident investigations revealed that excessive wear within the
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engine TCGB could alter the rigging position or cause the throttle to jam. With the rigging position altered, movement of the throttle lever towards the idle position can result in throttle moving too close to the fuel shut-off position, which potentially, can cause the engine to flame out.
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We are issuing this ADto require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
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