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2013-12-07: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 407 helicopters with certain tailboom assemblies installed. This AD requires, at specified intervals, inspecting the tailboom assembly for a crack, loose rivet, or other damage. This AD was prompted by a stress analysis of the tailboom skin that revealed that high-stress-concentration areas are susceptible to skin cracking. This condition, if not detected, could result in a crack in the tailboom assembly, failure of the tailboom, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
69-18-04: 69-18-04 ALLISON: Amdt. 39-860. Applies to Allison Models 250-C10 and 250-C18 Series Engines having Gearbox Serial Numbers CAG 20183; CAG 20185; CAG 20193 through CAG 20265; CAG 20508; CAG 21001 through CAG 21395; CAG 21600 through CAG 21706; CAG 21800 through CAG 21803 installed, except those engines modified in accordance with Allison Commercial Engine Bulletin 250 CEB-90, dated August 21, 1969, or later FAA approved revision, or having P/N 6852085 nitrided helical torquemeter shaftgears. COMPLIANCE: Amendment 39-833 effective September 10, 1969. To prevent torquemeter shaftgear failure, accomplish the following: A) Adjust the N1 speed at ground idle so that N2 speed does not exceed 71% RPM. Allison Commercial Service Letter No. 250 CSL-34, dated August 4, 1969, or later FAA approved revision relates to this subject. B) Avoid continuous operation at any flight or ground condition, other than during ground idle or practice autorotation, at engine power turbine speeds (N2) below 98% or above 102% RPM. Allison Commercial Service Letter No. 250 CSL-34, dated August 4, 1969, or later FAA approved revision relates to this subject. *See footnotes. This amendment becomes effective October 18, 1969. *As a result of these operating restrictions, the Rotorcraft Flight Manual and certain powerplant instrument markings for the Bell Model 206A and Hughes Model 369 Series Helicopters in which the affected engines are installed may require revision or modification. The necessary information for such changes is available from the manufacturers of these helicopters. Revision No. 1 dated September 24, 1969, to Allison Commercial Service Letter 250 CSL-34 and Allison Commercial Engine Bulletin 250 CEB-90 is a later FAA approved revision which relates to the subject matter of this airworthiness directive.
2000-08-05: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Agusta Model A109C and A109K2 helicopters, that currently requires removing the main rotor pitch control link assemblies, measuring the radial play of each upper and lower spherical rod-end bearing (bearing), and replacing any unairworthy bearing. This amendment requires replacing the pitch control link assembly with an assembly that has increased durability and wear resistance. This amendment is prompted by reports of increased helicopter vibration caused by wear of bearings on certain pitch control link assemblies. The actions specified by this AD are intended to eliminate the need for recurring bearing inspections and to prevent failure of a bearing, increased helicopter vibration, and subsequent reduced controllability of the helicopter.
75-22-20: 75-22-20 SIAI-MARCHETTI: Amendment 39-2392. Applies to Models S.205-18/R, - 20/R, and -22/R, S/N's 001 thru 003, 101 thru 399, 4-101 thru 4-282, 4-285, 4-292, 5-302, 5-303 and 5-406; and Model S.208, S/N's 001 thru 003, 1-03 thru 1-15, 2-16 thru 2-27, 2-47 thru 2-50, 4-51, 4-60, 4-61, 4-62, 369, 3-100, 4-231, 4-233, 4-256, 4-257, and 4-258 airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of the landing gear, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, inspect the landing gear actuator attaching fork, P/N 205-6-214-15, for cracks, failure, and fork fin distance in accordance with Instructions, paragraph A., of SIAI Marchetti Service Bulletin, S.B. No. 205B40, dated April 7, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD reveals cracks or failure of the attaching fork, orif the fork fin distance is less than the minimum specified in the service bulletin, Instructions, paragraph a.8., before further flight, replace the landing gear actuator attaching fork, P/N 205-6-214-15, with one of new design, P/N 205-6-214-07, in accordance with Instructions, paragraph b. of SIAI Marchetti S.B. No. 205B40, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) If the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD reveals no cracks or failures and the fork fin distance is within allowable limits, either - (1) Reinstall the landing gear actuator fork, P/N 205-6-214-15, in accordance with Instructions, paragraph c. of SIAI Marchetti S.B. No. 205B40, or an FAA- approved equivalent; or (2) Install a new landing gear actuator attaching fork, P/N 205-6-214-07, in accordance with Instructions, paragraph b. of SIAI Marchetti S.B. No. 205B40, or an FAA- approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective October 30, 1975.
2025-06-06: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500- 1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a design review that found insufficient clearance between fire extinguishing system (FIREX) lines and certain fasteners in the center mid-fuselage area. This AD requires an inspection for positioning and sufficient clearance of certain fasteners in certain fuselage and keel beam areas, an inspection for damage of the fire extinguishing lines, and applicable corrective actions, as specified in a Transport Canada AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2013-11-08: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC- 6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/ B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 airplanes. 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 failure to inspect and maintain stabilizer-trim attachment components and the flap actuator could result in loss of control. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
76-14-04: 76-14-04 LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY: Amendment 39-2668. Applies to Model L-1011-385 series airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent in-flight losses of the main landing gear fixed and hinged strut doors, the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) must be accomplished until the modification of paragraph (c) is performed. (a) Within the next 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless the modification of paragraph (c) is already accomplished, accomplish the following: (1) Modify the existing landing gear maximum extend speed placard in the airplane flight station to reduce the approved landing gear maximum extend speed (VLE) from 300 KIAS/0.85M to 250 KIAS/0.73M. (2) Amend the Limitations Section of the Lockheed L-1011 FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual, LR 25925, as follows: "Landing Gear Operating Speed, VLO: Extension, 250 KIAS/O.73M Landing Gear Extended Speeds, VLE: 250 KIAS/0.73M The Landing Gear Operating Speed, VLO, and Landing Gear Extended Speed, VLE is 300 KIAS/O.85M when FAA-approved Lockheed Service Bulletins 093-52-010, 093-52-050, 093-52- 051, 093-52-074, and 093-52-078 are accomplished, as applicable." (3) Amend the Limitations Section of Appendix 7 of the Lockheed L-1011 FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual, LR 25925, to add the following limitations: "Flights with landing gear extended in accordance with this Appendix are prohibited unless paragraphs (i) or (ii) or (iii), below, are accomplished: (i) FAA-approved Lockheed Service Bulletins, 093-52-010, 093-52- 050, 093-52-051, 093-52-074 and 093-52-078 are accomplished, as applicable. (ii) VMO is reduced to 250 KIAS, and an FAA-approved airspeed/Mach indicator with a maximum speed pointer set at 250 KIAS is installed, and the FAA- approved aural overspeed warning is reset for 250 KIAS. (iii) All main landing gear fixed and hinged strut doors are removed prior to flight." (b) Within the next 800 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and at 800 hours' time in service intervals thereafter, perform visual integrity inspections of the main landing gear fixed and hinged strut doors in accordance with instructions of the L-1011 Maintenance Manual, Sections 32-12-02 and 32-12-03 dated June 23, 1976 or later FAA- approved revisions, and accomplish repairs and replacements as necessary. (c) Within the next 9000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the main landing gear fixed and hinged strut doors by incorporation of the following FA-approved Lockheed-California Company Service Bulletins, as applicable, or later FAA-approved revisions or equivalent modifications approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region. Service Bulletin Date 093-52-010 June 12, 1972 093-52-050 May 27, 1975 093-52-051 December 7, 1973 093-52-074October 7, 1975 093-52-078 June 16, 1975 (d) The requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) may be removed after the modification of paragraph (c) has been accomplished. Equivalent modifications and replacements may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region. Airplanes may be flown to a base for the accomplishment of the modifications required by this AD, per FAR's 21.197 and 21.199, provided the requirements of paragraph (a) are observed. This amendment becomes effective July 14, 1976.
90-20-22: 90-20-22 BOEING: Amendment 39-6728. Docket No. 90-NM-44-AD. \n\n\tApplicability: Model 737 series airplanes, as listed in Alert Service Bulletin 737- 57A1197, dated December 21, 1989, certificated in any category. \n\n\tCompliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. \n\n\tTo prevent fuel vapor leaks into the inboard fixed leading edge landing light cavities, resulting in fuel vapor ignition, accomplish the following: \n\n\tA.\tWithin the next 180 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the wings' inboard leading edge landing and runway turn-off/taxi light cavities for improper fuel vapor barrier sealing, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1197, dated December 21, 1989. If the sealing is found to be improperly applied, rework the vapor barrier sealing prior to further flight, in accordance with the service bulletin. \n\n\tB.\tWithin 10 days after the inspection required by paragraph A. of this AD, if configuration discrepancies are discovered, submit a report of findings to the Manager, Seattle Manufacturing District Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington 98055-4056. \n\n\tC.\tAn alternate means 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. \n\n\tNOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Seattle ACO, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Seattle ACO. \n\n\tD.\tSpecial flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. \n\n\tAll persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing CommercialAirplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington 98055-4056. \n\n\tThis amendment (39-6728, AD 90-20-22) becomes effective on October 23, 1990.
2025-06-11: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of the possible use of improper material during the manufacturing of vertical stabilizer to horizontal stabilizer junction fittings. This AD requires inspections of affected parts, applicable repairs, and eventual replacement of certain affected parts, 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.
2025-06-05: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD was prompted by reported occurrences of swelling of the lithium-polymer internal and external batteries of certain electronic display units (EDUs). This AD requires modifying certain EDUs and prohibits the installation of affected parts, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.