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96-16-07: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80C2 series turbofan engines. This action supersedes priority letter AD 96-09-01 that currently requires borescope inspections of the rear right hand mount link to determine if the serial number matches those listed in applicable service bulletins as improperly manufactured, and replacement, if necessary, with a serviceable part. This action references a newly revised service bulletin and bases the compliance time on the effective date of this superseding AD for engines installed on McDonnell Douglas MD-11 series aircraft. This amendment is prompted by the availability of the newly revised service bulletin. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent rear right hand mount link failure, which could result in engine separation from the aircraft.
96-08-01 R1: This amendment revises airworthiness directive (AD) 96-08-01, that is applicable to Hamilton Standard Model 14RF-9 propellers. The current AD superseded priority letter AD 95-24- 09, and requires an ultrasonic shear wave inspection, adds a one-time visual and fluorescent penetrant inspection, and repair of the propeller blade shank. This revision will add a new shank eddy current inspection and will allow repair of certain blade shanks removed from service under the current AD. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent propeller blade separation due to propeller blade shank cracking that can result in loss of control of the aircraft.
74-24-13: 74-24-13 UNITED INSTRUMENTS, INC.: Amendment 39-2028. Applies to P/N 5932 ( ) (Serial Numbers 47851 thru 69000) and P/N 5934 ( ) (Serial Numbers 70,000 thru 102,000, A1 thru A9999, B1 thru B9999, and C1 thru C2860) altimeters installed on various aircraft, such as Piper, Beech, Cessna, Bell, Aero Commander, Schweizer, Enstrom, Helio, American Aviation, Bellanca, et al. Note 1: United Instruments P/N 5932 ( ) altimeters may be additionally identified as TKK Model LA 4 TSO C-10b. United Instrument P/N 5934 ( ) altimeters may be additionally identified as TKK Model LA 7 TSO C-10b. Note 2: These altimeters may also be identified by various aircraft manufacturer's part numbers. Some but not all are: Beech: P/N 50-380094-( ), 50-384119-( ), 58-380011-( ), 58-380012-( ), 58-380041-( ), 100-324056-( ), 169-380073-( ) Cessna: P/N C661011-( ), C661071-( ), C661025-( ), C661014-( ) Piper: P/N 99009-( ), 450-611-( ), 450-694-( ), PS50008-( )-( ), 550-488-( ), 550-489-( ), 550-490-( ), 550-491-( ), 550-492-( ), 550-493-( ), 322-81-03, 322-81-04 Bell: P/N 206-070-263-( ), 47-711-303-( ) Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent being deprived of altimeter readings during certain aircraft operating conditions, accomplish the following: A) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, check each altimeter installed in all aircraft or check the aircraft's permanent maintenance record to determine if the altimeter falls within the Part Number and Serial Number designations set forth in the applicability statement. The owner/operator of the aircraft may make these checks. B) If, as a result of the determinations required by Paragraph A, an altimeter falls within the Part Number and Serial Number designations in the applicability statement, prior to further flight, either comply with Paragraph C or install a placard on the instrument panel in clear view of the pilot which states: "AIRCRAFT APPROVED FOR DAY VFR FLIGHT ONLY" and operate the aircraft in accordance with this limitation. C) On or before November 30, 1976, on any altimeter which falls within the Part Number and Serial Number designations set forth in the applicability statement, either replace the altimeter with an approved replacement part, an altimeter from outside the applicable Serial Numbers, or modify the existing altimeter in accordance with the United Instruments, Inc., Service Bulletin No. 1, dated September 19, 1974, or subsequent approved revisions. A modified altimeter will be identified by a 1/4-inch white dot painted alongside the nameplate on the back of the case. Upon compliance with this paragraph, the requirements of Paragraph B are no longer applicable. D) Any alternate means of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. E) Compliance with Paragraph B of this AD is notrequired if the aircraft has two sensitive altimeters installed. In the event of failure of one of the altimeters, where both altimeters are noted in the applicability statement, compliance with Paragraph B and/or C is required. This amendment becomes effective December 5, 1974.
2021-07-15: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 82-20-05 for Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale (now Airbus Helicopters) Model AS-350 and AS-355 series helicopters. AD 82-20-05 required inspecting and establishing a life limit for the tail rotor (TR) drive shaft bearing (bearing). This new AD requires replacing certain part-numbered TR bearings with one part-numbered bearing and repetitively inspecting one part-numbered bearing. This AD was prompted by inconsistencies that have been identified between inspections and maintenance actions required by ADs and inspections and maintenance actions specified in the applicable maintenance manual. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
96-12-25: This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD 96-12-25 which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI) Model 204B helicopters by individual letters. This AD requires a visual inspection of each tail rotor (T/R) blade (blade) for peeling, flaking, or bubbling paint that may indicate corrosion; an inspection for corrosion, if necessary; and replacement of the T/R blade with an airworthy blade if corrosion is discovered. This amendment is prompted by an FAA determination, based on the manufacturer's data, that certain serial-numbered T/R blades were manufactured with internal leading edge doublers fabricated from clad aluminum instead of bare aluminum material. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent debonding of the main spar internal leading edge doubler, which could lead to failure of a T/R blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
2021-07-08: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 97-26-02 for Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-105S, BO- 105LS A-1, and BO-105LS A-3 helicopters; and Eurocopter Canada Ltd. Model BO-105LS A-3 helicopters. AD 97-26-02 required a repetitive visual inspection for cracks in the ribbed area of the main rotor (M/R) mast flange (flange), and depending on the outcome, replacing the M/R mast. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 97-26-02 and removes the reinforced M/R mast from the applicability. This AD was prompted by the determination that a certain reinforced M/R mast is not affected by the unsafe condition. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
96-14-05: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 767 series airplanes, that currently requires an inspection of the control rods of the outboard leading edge slat, and follow-on actions (including repetitive ultrasonic inspections), if necessary. For certain airplanes, that AD also requires replacement of the control rod ends and attach bolts. It also provides for an optional terminating action for follow-on repetitive inspections. That AD was prompted by reports of cracks and worn attach bolts of the control rods of the leading edge outboards slats of the wings due to the high breakout torque in the joint of the control rod end. This amendment requires the installation of the previously optional terminating action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent reduced controllability of the airplane and damage in the slat structure or fixed leading edge of the wing, as a result of cracks and worn attach bolts.
2021-06-02: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L, AS332L1, AS332C, and AS332C1 helicopters. This AD was prompted by the failure of a second stage planet gear installed in the main gearbox (MGB). This AD requires identifying the part number of each second stage planet gear assembly installed in the MGB, replacing an MGB having certain second stage planet gear assembly part numbers with a serviceable MGB, modifying the helicopter by installing a full flow magnetic plug (FFMP), repetitively inspecting the FFMP and the MGB bottom housing and conical housing for metal particles, analyzing any metal particles that are found, and applying corrective actions if necessary, as specified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ADs, which are incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
92-13-08: 92-13-08 BOEING: Amendment 39-8278. Docket No. 92-NM-13-AD.\n\n\tApplicability: Model 747-400 series airplanes; as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-38A2090, dated November 21, 1991; certificated in any category.\n\n\tCompliance: Required within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished previously.\n\n\tTo prevent fires in the drain mast internal space, accomplish the following:\n\n\t(a)\tInstall shields with sealant over the mid and aft drain masts in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-38A2090, dated November 21, 1991.\n\n\t(b)\tInstall moisture resistant and thermal insulation tape around the forward drain tube and heater elements on the mid and aft drain masts in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-38A2090, dated November 21, 1991.\n\n\t(c)\tAn alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO.\n\n\tNOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be obtained from the Manager, Seattle ACO.\n\n\t(d)\tSpecial 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.\n\n\t(e)\tThe installations shall be done in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-38A2090, dated November 21, 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 Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P. O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, DC.\n\n\t(f)\tThis amendment becomes effective on August 5, 1992.
2021-05-18: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-06-06 for all International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524- A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5 model turbofan engines. AD 2019-06-06 required initial and repetitive borescope inspections (BSIs) of the M-flange and, if it fails the inspection, replacement of the diffuser case with a part eligible for installation. This AD requires an initial BSI of the M- flange and, if it fails the inspection, repetitive BSIs of the M-flange until replacement of the diffuser case M-flange. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.