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2021-07-02: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-200 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports indicating that the pitot heat switch is not always set to ON, which could result in misleading air data. This AD requires replacement of pitot anti-icing system components, installation of a junction box and wiring provisions, repetitive testing of the anti- icing system, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
96-12-23: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 150 and A150 series and Models 152 and A152 airplanes that have a Bush Conversions, Inc., Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) kit incorporated in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA1371SW. This action requires measuring the wing stall fence for maximum height, and installing a smaller fence if the fence exceeds the maximum height of 1.28 inches. An accident of a Cessna Model 152 airplane where the STOL kit adversely affected the airplane's stall characteristics prompted this action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the airplane from entering a stall condition because of improper wing stall fence height, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
96-06-02: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model (Enstrom) F-28A, F-28C, 280, and 280C helicopters, that currently requires an initial and repetitive visual inspections of the upper swashplate bearings for corrosion, and replacement of defective upper swashplate bearings with airworthy bearings. This amendment requires that the visual inspections apply to both the upper and lower swashplate bearings (bearings); expands the applicability to include the Model F-28C-2 helicopter; limits the applicability to those affected helicopters manufactured prior to January 1, 1981; establishes a retirement life of 1,200 hours time-in-service for certain bearings; and provides a corrected upper swashplate bearing part number. This amendment is prompted by the necessity to require visual inspections of the lower swashplate bearings; to expand the applicability to include the Model F-28C-2 helicopter; to establish a retirement life for certain bearings; and to correct the upper swashplate bearing part number from the existing AD. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the bearings and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
2016-23-05: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-25-08 for Eurocopter France (now Airbus Helicopters) Model SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, SA-366G1, EC 155B, and EC155B1 helicopters. AD 2007-25-08 required checking the tail rotor gearbox (TGB) oil, inspecting the magnetic plug, and either replacing the TGB or performing additional inspections. This AD was prompted by reports of new occurrences of loss of yaw control due to failure of the control rod bearing. This AD requires checking the TGB oil level and replacing the bearing with a new part-numbered bearing. These actions are intended to detect and prevent damage to the bearing resulting in end play, loss of tail rotor pitch control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
2016-23-02: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006-19-12 for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. AD 2006-19-12 required inspecting the lower web of the aft fairing of the engine struts for any discoloration, and doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary; inspecting the heat shield castings for any damage and doing corrective action if necessary; installing gap cover strips; and replacing insulation blankets with new insulation blankets. This new AD retains those requirements and also requires, depending on airplane configuration, one-time or repetitive detailed inspections for cracking and deformation, as applicable, of the aft fairing lower structure, and one-time or repetitive conductivity inspections of the aft fairing lower structure, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD also adds airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by a report that an aft fairing lower spar web exceeded the allowable conductivity limits. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
87-15-04: 87-15-04 HARTZELL PROPELLER, INC.: Amendment 39-5667. Applies to Hartzell Model HC-B4MN-5( ) propellers installed on CASA Model C-212-CC and -CF airplanes. Compliance required at next propeller overhaul or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs sooner, unless already accomplished. To prevent pitch change rod failure which could result in loss of propeller control, accomplish the following: Replace the spring assembly, P/N B-831-54, with spring assembly, P/N B-831-64, which includes a strengthened pitch change rod in accordance with Hartzell Service Bulletin No. 153, dated May 1, 1987. Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished. Upon request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenance inspector, the Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD. Hartzell Service Bulletin No. 153, dated May 1, 1987, identified and described in this document, is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive which have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Hartzell Propeller, Inc., 1800 Covington Avenue, Piqua, Ohio 45356. This document also may be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, Attn: Rules Docket No. 87-ANE-20, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 weekdays, except federal holidays, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This amendment, 39-5667, becomes effective on July 31, 1987.
2004-11-12: The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Alexander Schleicher Model ASW 27 sailplanes equipped with integrated (wet inner surface) water ballast tanks in the wings, which could put the center of gravity (CG) of the sailplane out of the acceptable range. This AD requires you to install a warning placard requiring pilots weighing more than 105 kg (231.5 lbs) to use the rearmost backrest hinge position; and requires you to determine the forward empty CG and make any necessary adjustments. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. We are issuing this AD to correct the CG to the acceptable range when integrated ballast water tanks are installed. Failure of the sailplane to be within the acceptable CG range could result in loss of sailplane control.
88-12-51 R1: 88-12-51 R1 BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION: Amendment 39- 6076. Final copy of, and revision to, Telegraphic AD 88-12-51 issued June 10, 1988. Applies to Model DHC-8-100 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 1 through 113, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent inadvertent unfeathering of the propeller, accomplish the following: A. Within 24 hours after the effective date of this AD, insert the following note into the Emergency Operating Procedures Section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) [PSM-1-81- 1A(FAA)], and alert all flight crews. This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this airworthiness directive into the front of the Emergency Operating Procedures Section (Section 4) of the AFM: "NOTE: Should an engine failure or fire after V1 occur: Ensure that the emergency procedures of paragraphs 4.1.2., 4.2.1., and 4.2.2 of PSM 1-81-1A(FAA) are followed. The ENGINE SHUTDOWN check, paragraph 4.2.1., is not to be commenced until entering the third segment of the takeoff path. On commencement of the ENGINE SHUTDOWN or ENGINE FIRE (IN FLIGHT) check, paragraph 4.2.1. or 4.2.2, respectively, the check should be completed sequentially and uninterrupted to its conclusion." B. Installation of the modification to the propellers-autofeather latching logic wiring, in accordance with de Havilland Service Bulletin 8-61-12, Revision A, dated October 28, 1988, constitutes terminating action for the requirements of paragraph A., above, and the required "NOTE" may be removed from the AFM. C. An alternate means of compliance which provides an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Boeing of Canada, Ltd., de Havilland Division, Garrett Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at FAA, New England Region, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York. This amendment revises Telegraphic AD T88-12-51, issued June 10, 1988. This amendment, 39-6076 (AD 88-12-51 R1), becomes effective December 12, 1988.
2019-21-01: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
78-14-02: 78-14-02 AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT-BREGUET AVIATION (AMD-BA): Amendment 39-3256. Applies to Falcon 10 airplanes serial numbers 1 through 108, except serial numbers 93, 101 and 103, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 150 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To reduce the possibility of jamming of the oxygen pressure reducing valve due to water condensation freezing in the valve expansion chamber, modify the oxygen pressure reducing valve installation in accordance with AMD-BA Service Bulletin F10-0135 dated February 11, 1977, including Revision 2, dated January 4, 1978, or a modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region. NOTE: The oxygen pressure reducing valve is located in the righthand side of the nose landing gear wheel well. This amendment becomes effective July 11, 1978.