Results
2002-04-03: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 series airplanes. This action requires reinforcement of the structural provisions for the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna by replacement of existing fasteners with new fasteners, and installation of conical washers and a doubler plate at stringer 26, as applicable. This action is necessary to prevent cracking of the structure of the fuselage pressure vessel in the area of the GPS antenna, leading to reduced structural integrity of the fuselage pressure vessel, which could result in depressurization of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2002-03-14: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the left and right lower wing planks, and repair, if necessary. The actions specified by this AD are intended to find and fix such cracking, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2002-03-07: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection to detect corrosion of the flap structure and machined ribs, corrective actions if necessary, and reprotection of the rib boss bores. This action is necessary to detect and correct corrosion in the flap structure and machined ribs, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2002-02-12: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-524G and -524H series turbofan engines. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive ultrasonic inspections for cracks in fan blade dovetail roots, and, if necessary, replacement with serviceable parts. That action also provides the options of installing improved design fan blades or reworking current fan blades to the improved configuration as terminating action for the inspections. This amendment requires initial inspection at lower thresholds, using either the blade root probe method or the surface wave probe method. This amendment also removes the option of reworking blades as terminating action for the inspections. Lastly, this amendment adds the model RB211-524H-T-36 engine to the applicability of this AD. This amendment is prompted by two additional reports of fan blade cracks found during inspections performed in accordance with the current AD. The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect cracked fan blades, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
2002-02-04: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 757 series airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection of a wire bundle in the left wing front spar for chafing and for proper installation of a Teflon sleeve; corrective action, if necessary; and installation of extra protection against chafing. This action is necessary to prevent chafing between the wire bundle and the left wing front spar, which could result in electrical arcing and subsequent ignition of flammable vapors and possible uncontrollable fire. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2002-02-10: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited (Pilatus Britten-Norman) BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, and BN-2T series airplanes. This AD requires you to repetitively inspect the inboard brackets of the elevator outboard hinge for loose rivets, structural damage, or cracks and replace any suspect bracket. This AD also requires you to replace the hinge bracket at a certain time period if no discrepancies are found. This replacement includes modifying this area and installing modified brackets. This replacement allows you to increase the time period between inspections (reduce the number of repetitive inspections). This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct inboard brackets of the elevator outboard hinge with loose rivets, structural damage, or cracks. Such conditions could cause the outboard elevator to become loose with a consequent reduction in elevator and airplane control.
2002-02-03: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the horizontal butt joint of the rear pressure bulkhead and repair, as necessary. This amendment also requires installation of new joint plates on the aft face of the rear pressure bulkhead, which terminates the requirements of this AD. This action is necessary to prevent cracking of the horizontal butt joint of the rear pressure bulkhead, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2001-26-54: This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2001-26-54, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Eurocopter France (ECF) Model EC 155B helicopters by individual letters. This AD requires, before further Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) flight, inserting a copy of the AD into the Limitations Section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) and replacing each affected Smart Multifunction Display (SMD45H) as specified. Removing the AD from the RFM is required after replacing each affected SMD45H. This AD is prompted by the discovery of an error in the assembly of an internal connector of the SMD45H that sometimes results in an inversion of the display information. The SMD45H provides the flightcrew with essential flight and navigation information. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent erroneous flight or navigation display information, produced by a faulty SMD45H, and subsequent loss ofcontrol of the helicopter.
2002-01-30: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (ECF) Model SE 3130, SE 313B, SA 315B, SE 3160, SA 316B, SA 316C, SA 3180, SA 318B, SA 318C, and SA 319B helicopters with a certain main gearbox (MGB) installed. This action requires inspecting the magnetic plug for magnetic particles at specified intervals in addition to the MGB inspections currently required. This AD also requires, within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS), dye-penetrant inspecting the MGB bevel gear for a crack, and if a crack is found, replacing the cracked bevel gear with an airworthy bevel gear before further flight. This amendment is prompted by an MGB failure due to a cracked bevel gear. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the MGB, loss of the main rotor drive, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
2002-01-29: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Rolls-Royce, plc (RR) models Tay 650-15 and 651-54 turbofan engines. This action requires borescope inspection of the high pressure compressor (HPC) stage 12 disc assembly to detect damage caused by HPC outlet guide vane (OGV) retaining bolt failure, and replacement of unserviceable parts with serviceable parts. This action also requires as terminating action, the incorporation of a new design retention arrangement for the HPC OGV, to prevent HPC OGV retaining bolt failure. This amendment is prompted by service reports of cracked HPC stage 11/12 disc spacers. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent an uncontained failure of the HPC stage 11/12 disc spacer, which could result in damage to the airplane.
2002-01-04: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to General Electric Company CF6-80E1 model turbofan engines. This action requires flex borescope inspections of high pressure turbine (HPT) stage two (S2) nozzle guide vanes (NGV) installed in CF6-80E1 model turbofan engines. This amendment is prompted by an uncontained engine failure attributed to HPT S2 NGV distress. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent blade failure from HPT S2 NGV distress, which could result in an uncontained engine failure.
2002-01-17: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Dornier Model 328-100 series airplanes. This action requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual to provide the flight crew with the appropriate procedures necessary to verify correct operation of the primary alternating current (AC) pump of the main hydraulic system before takeoff. This action is necessary to prevent takeoff with an inoperative pump, which could result in an extended takeoff roll or a rejected takeoff, and consequent runway overrun, structural damage to the airplane, and possible injury to occupants. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2002-01-23: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Raytheon Model Beech 400, 400A, and 400T series airplanes; Model Beech MU-300-10 airplanes; and Model Mitsubishi MU-300 airplanes. This action requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking in the radius of the cutout of the aft flange of the left engine forward carry-through mount bracket, and replacement with a new bracket and fitting if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the engine mount and possible loss of the engine, and consequent loss of control of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2002-01-11: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. (Pilatus Britten-Norman) BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN-2T, BN-2T-4, and BN2A MK. III series airplanes. This AD requires you to repetitively inspect the throttle friction-shaft and replace the shaft if damaged. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct loosening of the throttle friction adjustment beyond its normal limits. Such a condition could lead to damage to the throttle friction-adjuster or the retaining washer and split pin. This could allow the throttle quadrant shaft to laterally shift and impede the operation of the engine controls.
2002-01-09: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-7, PC-12, and PC-12/45 airplanes that incorporate a certain engine-driven pump. This AD requires you to inspect the joints between the engine-driven pump housing, relief valve housing, and the relief-valve cover for signs of fuel leakage or extruding gasket material; replace any engine-driven pump with signs of fuel leakage or extruding gasket material; and inspect to ensure that the relief valve attachment screws are adequately torqued and re-torque as necessary. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Switzerland. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct gasket material extruding from the engine-driven pump housing and detect and correct relief valve attachment screws with inadequate torque. Such conditions could lead to fuel leakage and result in a fire in theengine compartment.
2002-01-06: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France Model AS332L2 helicopters. This action requires inspecting the main frame for a crack and repairing any unairworthy frame before further flight. This amendment is prompted by a report of cracks on the right-hand (RH) side of a main frame. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the main frame and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
2001-26-51: This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting airworthiness directive (AD) 2001-26-51 that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 series airplanes by individual notices. This AD requires deactivation of the center tank fuel transfer shutoff valves by opening circuit breakers and installing a circuit breaker lock ring and disconnecting and stowing the electrical wiring, replacing certain valves with valves having a different part number, reconnecting certain circuit breaker wires, removing lock rings, and resetting the associated circuit breakers. For certain airplanes, this AD requires an AFM revision to prohibit operation with more than 200 pounds of fuel in the center fuel tank. This AD also has a provision for operating other airplanes with the center fuel tank full and with both fuel transfer shutoff valves inoperative. This action 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 ignition of fuel vapor in the center wing tank and consequent fire and explosion.
2001-26-21: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, that requires replacement of the low-pressure solenoid valve for the crew oxygen supply with a modified valve. This action is necessary to prevent faulty operation of the low-pressure solenoid valve for the crew oxygen supply, which could prevent oxygen from being supplied to the airplane crew when needed, such as in the event of smoke in the cabin or rapid depressurization of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2001-26-22: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model Avro 146-RJ series airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection of the S4 and S5 static pipes of the pitot static system for discrepancies, and follow-on corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the S4 and S5 static pipes and consequent failure of the maximum differential pressure protection for the airplane, which could lead to the fuselage of the airplane being overstressed and result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2001-26-05: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Hamilton Sundstrand model 247F propellers. This action requires a one-time rework of certain model 247F propellers by removing all four propeller blades from service, replacing those blades with serviceable propeller blades, and marking the propeller with a new part number. This amendment is prompted by nine reports of the blades partially slipping at the bond joint between the blade tulip and the composite blade airfoil interface. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent the loss of a propeller blade, which may result in loss of airplane control.
2001-26-09: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 767-200 series airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection of the water line heater tape where it passes close to the duct assemblies of the air distribution system for the flight compartment to detect damage, and follow-on actions. This amendment also requires eventual replacement of certain duct assemblies or foam insulation on those duct assemblies with new duct assemblies or improved foam insulation. This action is necessary to prevent ignition of foam insulation on the air distribution ducts, which could result in a fire in the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
97-03-02: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Glasflugel Models H301 "Libelle", H301B "Libelle", Standard "Libelle", Standard Libelle 201B, Club Libelle 205, and Kestrel sailplanes. This AD requires measuring and adjusting the control surface weight and static moment, and inserting amendments into the Glasflugel Flight and Service Manual. This AD results from reports of considerable variation of the weight and static moment of the control surface on the affected sailplanes found during repair or repainting of the control surface. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent sailplane flutter because the weight and static moment of the control surface are not within certain limits, which could result in flutter and subsequent loss of control of the sailplane.
2001-25-04: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to Honeywell International Inc. (formerly AlliedSignal Inc. and Textron Lycoming) Models LTS101-600A-2 and LTS101-600A-3 turboshaft engines; and LTP101-600A-1A and LTP101-700A-1A turboprop engines. This amendment requires replacing certain fuel controls that have beryllium-copper bellows with improved fuel controls that incorporate Inconel 718 stainless steel welded bellows. This amendment is prompted by a report of an uncommanded power loss on a Textron Lycoming LTS101 engine due to a corrosion damaged fuel control bellows. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the engine from reducing the fuel flow to minimum flow resulting in an uncommanded power loss.
2001-24-32: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747-100, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection for chafing of certain wire bundles behind the flight engineer's panel; repairs, if necessary; and a modification to reroute a certain electrical wire bundle to ensure sufficient clearance between that wire bundle and an adjacent flood light support bracket. This action is necessary to prevent chafing of certain electrical wire bundles, which could result in smoke in the cockpit, and uncommanded discharge of fire extinguishing bottles for the No. 4 engine and consequent reduction of the ability to fight a fire in the No. 4 engine. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
51-16-01: 51-16-01\tBELLANCA: Applies to All Models 14-13 and 14-13-2 Airplanes. \n\n\tCompliance required within the next 25 hours of operation, but not later than August 1, 1951. \n\n\tAs a result of a recent failure of the elevator trim tab in flight, the modification of the trim tab attachment to the elevator as shown in Figure 1 should be made. \n\n\n\n\nFIGURE 1 \n\n\t(Bellanca Service Bulletin No. 14, Models 14-13 and 14-13-2, covers this same subject.)