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2008-08-09: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 400) airplanes. That AD currently requires revising the airworthiness limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness of the maintenance requirements manual (MRM) by incorporating procedures for repetitive functional tests of the pilot input lever of the pitch feel simulator (PFS) units. That AD also requires new repetitive functional tests of the pilot input lever of the PFS unit, and corrective actions if necessary; and after initiating the new tests, requires removal of the existing procedures for the repetitive functional tests from the MRM. This new AD requires revised procedures for the functional tests. This AD results from a report that the shear pin located in the input lever of two PFS units failed due to fatigue. We are issuing this AD to prevent undetected failure of the shear pins of both PFS units simultaneously, which could result in loss of pitch feel forces and consequent reduced control of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective May 19, 2008. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of May 19, 2008. On March 27, 2006 (71 FR 12277, March 10, 2006), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-27-144, Revision A, dated February 14, 2006, including Appendix A, dated September 15, 2005. On February 13, 2004 (69 FR 4234, January 29, 2004), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Bombardier Temporary Revision 2B-1784, dated October 24, 2003, to the CL-600-2B19 Canadair Regional Jet Maintenance Requirements Manual, Part 2, Appendix B, "Airworthiness Limitations.''
93-25-11: 93-25-11 SHORT BROTHERS, PLC: Amendment 39-8776. Docket 93-NM-75-AD. Supersedes AD 93-01-06, Amendment 39-8460 which superseded AD 89-07-14, Amendment 39-6176. Applicability: Model SD3-60 series airplanes; serial numbers SH3601 through SH3691 inclusive, and SH3694; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent loss of the structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer attachment to the fuselage, accomplish the following: (a) Perform a visual inspection at the aft face of the rear spar web-to-boom riveting, top and bottom, between the fuselage attach fittings at 12.5 inches left and right of the airplane center line to detect loose, missing, or failed rivets in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-55-16, dated April 1988, prior to the times specified in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,000 landings.(1) For airplanes on which the inspections (at the forward face of the rear spar web- to-boom riveting) required by AD 93-01-06, amendment 39-8460, have been accomplished previously and on which Modification 7948 has not been accomplished: Within 1,000 landings after the last inspection accomplished in accordance with AD 93-01-06, or within 100 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (2) For airplanes on which the inspections required by AD 93-01-06 have not been accomplished previously and on which Modification 7948 has not been accomplished: Inspect prior to the times specified in paragraphs (a)(2)(i) and (a)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) For airplane serial numbers SH3680 through SH3691 inclusive, and SH3694; and for airplanes affected by this AD that have only used a 15-degree takeoff flap setting since before or upon reaching 5,000 landings: Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 total landings, or within 100 landings after theeffective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (ii) For airplanes other than those affected by paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this AD: Prior to the accumulation of 8,000 total landings, or within 100 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (b) If any defective rivet is found as a result of any inspection required by this AD, prior to further flight, repair in accordance with Part II of Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-55-16, dated April 1988. Following that repair, continue to perform the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD. (c) Modification of the horizontal stabilizer spar webs (Modification 7948) in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-55-12, Revision 2, dated November 1986, constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD. (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (e) Special 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. (f) The inspections, repair, and modification shall be done in accordance with the following Shorts service bulletins, which contain the specified effective pages: Service Bulletin and Date Page Number Revision Level Shown on Page Date Shown on Page SD360-55-16 April 1988 1-7 Original April 1988 SD360-55-12 Revision 2 November 1986 1,4-5, 7-44 2-3, 6 2 Original November 1986 April 1986 The incorporation by reference of these documents was approved previously by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51 as of March 2, 1993 (58 FR 6085). Copies may be obtained from Short Brothers PLC, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 713, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3719. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (g) This amendment becomes effective on January 26, 1994.
96-20-04: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Fokker Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 series airplanes, that requires modification of the passenger door lock warning system. This amendment is prompted by reports that the passenger door opened during flight due to an improperly locked door; additionally, the door warning signal was not sufficiently visible to alert the flight crew of this condition. The actions specified by this AD are intended to ensure that the flight crew is aware of an unlocked passenger door prior to takeoff of the airplane. This condition, if not corrected, could result in inadvertent opening of the passenger door while the airplane is in flight.
2010-07-08: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC (KAES) rebuilt turbochargers. This AD requires removal from service of certain part number (P/N) and serial number (S/N) rebuilt turbochargers. This AD results from three reports of infant mortality turbine wheel failure in rebuilt turbochargers, since June of 2007. We are issuing this AD to prevent separation or seizure of the turbocharger turbine, which could result in full or partial engine power loss, loss of engine oil, and smoke in the airplane cabin.
2010-07-07: 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: It has been discovered that the foam inside the towing bar box is not conformed to the certification specification, and especially the flame resistance properties. In case of fire in the front baggage compartment, the non conformed foam could rapidly propagate the flames and/or emit toxic fumes in the cabin. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
97-02-08 R1: This document corrects information in an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80 and C-9 (military) series airplanes, and Model MD-88 airplanes. The AD currently requires either the installation of external protective doublers between the outboard flight spoiler actuators and the aft spar webs of the wings, or replacement of the pistons of the outboard flight spoiler actuators with improved pistons. This action corrects a part number specified for flight spoiler actuator assembly that is acceptable for installation on these airplanes. This action is necessary to ensure that operators who previously have installed assemblies with this part number will be given proper credit for that installation, and will not be required to perform additional, unnecessary work to comply with the requirements of the AD.
97-17-04 R1: The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, -217, -217C, and -219 turbofan engines with front compressor front hub (fan hub), part number (P/N) 5000501-01 installed. That AD currently requires cleaning the front compressor front hubs (fan hubs), initial and repetitive eddy current (ECI) and fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPI) of tierod and counterweight holes for cracks, removal of bushings, cleaning and ECI and FPI of bushed holes for cracks and, if necessary, replacement with serviceable parts. In addition, that AD currently requires reporting the findings of cracked fan hubs and monthly reports of the number of inspections completed. This AD requires the same actions, except for the monthly reporting of the number of completed inspections. This AD results from the FAA determining that it has collected a sufficient amount of data since issuing AD 97-17-04 and that therefore, it no longer needs the monthly reporting of the number of completed inspections. We are issuing this AD to prevent fan hub failure due to tierod, counterweight, or bushed hole cracking, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective April 22, 2010. The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of the publications listed in the regulations as of March 5, 1997 (62 FR 4902).
96-04-10: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A320-231 series airplanes, that requires modification of the fire wall of each engine. This amendment is prompted by a report of a fire in the engine of an in-service airplane due to the fire wall being improperly sealed during production. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent propagation of a fire through a gap (opening) in the fire wall in the event of an engine fire, as a result of improperly sealed fire wall.
2010-06-01: 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: Two incidents [of near mid-air collision] have occurred on Airbus A320 Family aircraft during [a] Resolution Advisory with Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). One of the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) factors was the lack of visibility of relevant information on the Primary Flight Display (PFD). This condition, if not corrected, could result in erroneous interpretation of TCAS Resolution Advisories, leading to an increased risk of mid-air collision. * * * * * We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
96-19-16: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Fokker Model F28 Mark 0100 series airplanes, that requires inspections to detect cracking of the Hi-lok bolt holes in the main hinge fittings of the horizontal stabilizer, and repair, if necessary. The amendment also requires modification of the main hinge fitting, modification or replacement of rib connecting angles, and modification of ribs. This amendment is prompted by a report indicating that cracking was found in the main hinge fittings of the horizontal stabilizer during fatigue testing. The cracking was a result of higher-than-anticipated loads induced during operation of the thrust reverser. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent deterioration of the fatigue life of the main hinge fittings of the horizontal stabilizer and reduced structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer due to higher induced loads.