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2019-20-08: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (Gulfstream) Model G-IV and Model GIV-X airplanes. This AD was prompted by a revision to the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) based on fatigue and damage tolerance testing and updated analysis. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate updated inspection requirements and life limits that address fatigue cracking of principal structural elements. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2010-04-11: 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 manufacturer has advised that the combination of a redesigned tail spring support with a stiffer tail spring and rough field operations has led to cracks in the tail spring support mounting base. Cracks have also been reported on aeroplanes already compliant with Part II of Extra Service Bulletin No. SB-300-2-97 issue A, as mandated by the LBA AD D-1998-001, dated 15 January 1998. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
94-01-01: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Beech Aircraft Corporation (Beech ) Models B300 and B300C airplanes that do not have all cabin seats modified through the incorporation of Beech Kit No. 303-307. This action requires inspecting the cabin seat frames for cracks, repairing any cracks, and modifying the cabin seat frames by incorporating the kit referenced above. Inspection of affected in-service airplanes reveals cracking of these cabin seats around the welded-in bushings. The bearing shafts, which retain the seat frame and belted occupant, are bolted to the frame through these bushings. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent separation of the seat from its base caused by cracks around the welded-in bushings, which, in the event of an accident, could result in occupant injury.
2007-20-06: 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: It has been revealed that the control surface balancing procedure in the * * * SAAB 2000 SRM (structural repair manual) * * * is incorrect. Incorrect balance, outside the tolerance of the aileron control surface, may lead to vibrations that in [the] worst case can result in flutter. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
2001-08-02: This amendment supersedes two existing airworthiness directives (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 707 and 720 series airplanes, that currently require inspections of the upper chords of the wing front and rear spars, repair, if necessary, and application of corrosion inhibitor to the inspected areas. This amendment requires repetitive inspections of the upper and lower chords on the wing front and rear spars, repair, if necessary, and application of corrosion inhibitor to the inspected areas. These actions are necessary to find and fix stress corrosion cracking of the upper and lower chords on the wing front and rear spars, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition. \n\n\tThe incorporation by reference of certain publications, as listed in the regulations, is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of May 8, 2001. \nThe incorporation by reference of Boeing Service Bulletin3240, Revision 3, dated October 18, 1985, as listed in the regulations, was approved previously by the Director of the Federal Register as of March 10, 1992 (57 FR 4153, February 4, 1992). \n\n\tComments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or before June 22, 2001.
2001-08-03: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 777-200 series airplanes. This action requires repetitive inspections of the upper housing assembly of the forward trunnion of the main landing gear (MLG) for discrepancies (migrated or missing wearplates, loose or fractured attachment screws); and corrective action, if necessary. This action also provides for an optional modification of the upper housing assembly for airplanes without discrepant wearplates, which would end the repetitive inspections. This action is necessary to prevent migration or loss of the upper housing wearplate, which could result in loss of the MLG during the takeoff roll; consequent damage to the airplane structure; and injury to flight crew, passengers, or ground personnel. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
94-01-06: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Rockwell International, Collins Air Transport Division (Collins), Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II processors that are installed on aircraft. This action requires replacing the existing TCAS II processor with a new processor that incorporates updated computer logic or reprogramming certain processors while they are still on board the aircraft. The development of candidate enhancements to TCAS II logic that improves its utility and increases its overall operational acceptance prompted the proposed action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent collisions or near misses caused by incompatibility between the TCAS II processors and the current air traffic control system.
2007-13-11: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Eclipse Aviation Corporation (Eclipse) Model EA500 airplanes. This AD requires you to incorporate information into the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) that will require operation only in day visual flight rules (VFR), allow only a VFR flight plan, and maintain operation with two pilots. This AD is being issued because of three instances of loss of primary airspeed indication due to freezing condensation within the pitot system. The loss of air pressure in the pitot system could cause the stall warning to become unreliable and the stick pusher, overspeed warning, and autopilot to not function. The concern is heightened by the aerodynamic characteristics of the Eclipse Model EA500 airplane, which relies on the stall warning and the stick pusher to alert the pilot prior to the loss of aircraft control. The standby airspeed is reliable and not affected by this failure mode. A temporary AFM revision prohibits operation in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), requires two pilots, and limits the airspeed and altitude envelope if the event occurs in flight. The AFM limitations and FAA operational rules allow Model EA500 flight crews to file an instrument flight rule (IFR) flight plan even though the airplane is not approved for flight in IMC. This potentially causes an undue workload burden and confusion when the pilot has to refuse any instructions that take them into IMC. We are issuing this AD to prevent an unsafe condition when Air Traffic Control's (ATC's) ability to maintain traffic separation is compromised because an airplane on an IFR flight plan cannot accept a flight plan into IMC.
2001-08-05: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Bombardier Model DHC-7-100, -101, -102, and -103 series airplanes, that requires inspecting the endcaps of the main landing gear selector valve for leaks of hydraulic oil and, if leaks are detected, replacing the leaking endcaps or the entire selector valve. This amendment also requires eventual replacement or rework of certain selector valves, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. This amendment is prompted by a report of the collapse of the main landing gear due to an external leak of hydraulic oil in the landing gear selector valve, resulting from a fracture of the endcap. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent leaks of hydraulic oil from the main landing gear selector valve, which could result in the collapse of the main landing gear.
2019-21-05: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340- 200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that non-approved passenger oxygen containers (POCs) may have been installed on the affected airplanes. This AD requires a one-time special detailed inspection (SDI) of each POC, and replacement if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.