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98-18-23: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections to detect cracking on all surfaces of the upper recesses in certain latch support fittings of the cargo doorway, and replacement of cracked fittings with new fittings. The existing AD also provides for optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This amendment requires accomplishment of the previously optional terminating action. This amendment is prompted by reports indicating that the repetitive inspections required by the existing AD may not detect cracked fittings in a timely manner. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the cargo door from opening while the airplane is in flight, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane.
2021-21-12: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) BR700-710A2-20 model turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by flight data obtained from airplanes equipped with certain Rockwell Collins avionics and auto- throttle systems that demonstrated significant oscillation of the engine rotor revolution speed during flight. This AD requires initial and repetitive recalculation of the consumed and remaining service life of certain life-limited parts (LLPs). This AD also requires removal of an LLP prior to its approved life limit or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2021-23-05: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-18- 08, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A319-171N airplanes; Model A320-271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model A321-271N, -272N, - 271NX, and -272NX airplanes. AD 2021-18-08 required repetitive inspections of the pylon/engine interface rods for damage, and applicable corrective actions, as specified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0177. AD 2021-18-08 also provided for limited installation of affected parts under certain conditions. Since the FAA issued AD 2021-18-08, operators reported that the requirements of EASA AD 2021-0177 were unclear. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2021-18-08, with clarified instructions, as specified in an EASA AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
96-10-09: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems (MDHS) Model 369, 369A, 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, and 500N helicopters. This action requires initial and repetitive inspections of each main rotor blade (blade) root for either cracks or paint and sealant cracking or separation between the lower surface root end fitting and the doubler. This amendment is prompted by one accident in which a blade separated from the helicopter, as well as eight other reports of cracked blades. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent failure of a blade resulting in separation of the blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
59-25-04: 59-25-04 LOCKHEED: Applies to All Model 188 Series Aircraft - Serial Numbers 1002 Through 1072. Compliance required as indicated. Insufficient clearance between the generator feeder wires and the leading edge rib at wing Station 221 together with deflection of the leading edge has resulted in abrasion of the insulation on the generator feeder wires and grounding of the generator feeder. (a) Inspect for evidence of abrasion not later than the next 8 hours' time in service with a light and mirror through fillet access doors N125 and N126 left and right without lowering the leading edge section. If the inspection shows evidence of abrasion, additional spacers must be installed prior to the next flight to obtain a minimum 0.38-inch clearance with the flange of the leading edge rib. If no evidence of abrasion is present, the inspection must be repeated at intervals of 60 hours' time in service but not to exceed 250 hours' time in service when additional spacers must be installed to provide at least 0.38-inch clearance. Functionally test the generator differential protection system in accordance with Lockheed Maintenance Manual, Section 24-1-0, page 201. (b) Within the next 250 hours' time in service inspect all wiring in the leading edge and power plant sections for actual or incipient abrasion of wires. If abrasion of wires or insufficient clearance is found, the conditions are to be corrected prior to the next flight. (Lockheed Electra Alert Service Bulletin 376 covers this same subject.)
2004-09-39: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB 340B series airplanes equipped with Hamilton Sundstrand propellers. This amendment requires a one-time inspection of two remote controlled circuit breakers (RCCB), located in specific electrical compartments, to identify the part number, and replacement of the RCCBs with new RCCBs having a different part number if necessary. This action is necessary to ensure removal of 35-ampere (amp) RCCBs on a 50-amp electrical circuit. Incorrect RCCBs on an electrical circuit could result in erroneous tripping of the RCCBs (even though an overload condition does not exist), premature failure of the RCCBs, loss of power to the feather pump system, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
68-19-06: 68-19-06 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-656. Applies to Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series airplanes. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the fuel line, P/N AB15-835, which connects the low pressure fuel filter to the auxiliary power unit, accomplish the following: (a) Within 75 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 75 hours' time in service from the last inspection, inspect fuel line, P/N AB15-835, which connects the low pressure filter to the auxiliary power unit, for signs of fuel leakage, in accordance with BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin 49-A-PM 3579, Issue 1 or later ARB-approved issue or FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If the fuel line, P/N AB15-835, is found to be leaking fuel during the inspection required by paragraph (a), before the next flight, replace the defective fuel line with a serviceable part of the same part of the same part number or with a modified fuel line, P/N AB15-967, or improved P/N AB15-835 manufactured by the Dunlop Company. (c) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be discontinued after the modified fuel line, P/N AB15-967, or improved P/N AB15-835 manufactured by the Dunlop Company, is installed. When the latter fuel line is installed, it should be renumbered as P/N AB15-967. This amendment becomes effective September 19, 1968.
2004-09-22: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Dornier Model 328-300 series airplanes, that requires modification of a certain ground cooling fan. This action is necessary to prevent overheating of the connecting terminals of the ground cooling fan, which could result in smoke or fire in the flight compartment and main cabin. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2012-04-12: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of the air-driven generator (ADG) failing to provide power during operational/function checks due to wires in the ADG power feeder cables being damaged. The damage was due to galvanic corrosion and inadequate silver-plating. This AD requires replacing ADG power feeder cables. We are issuing this AD to prevent galvanic corrosion on ADG power feeder cables, which could result in damage to the cable and consequently the cable may not be able to provide emergency electrical power to the airplane.
2021-21-09: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-05- 18, which applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, - 700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes. AD 2005-05-18 required repetitive inspections for cracking of the webs of the aft pressure bulkhead at a certain body station, and corrective action if necessary. This AD was prompted by cracking found in that inspection area on airplanes not identified in the applicability of AD 2005-05-18. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2005-05-18, revises the applicability to include additional airplanes, and adds an inspection for existing repairs on the newly added airplanes. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.