Results
2004-03-14 R1: This amendment revises an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive inspections for discrepancies of certain rear spar fittings between the flex shaft of the flap secondary drive and the wing-to-fuselage structure, and corrective action if necessary. That AD also provides for an optional modification of the flex shaft installation, which terminates the repetitive inspections. This amendment requires that the actions be done per approved service information. The actions specified in this AD are intended to find and fix damage and prevent subsequent failure of the rear spar fittings, which could result in loss of the wing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2000-02-07 R1: This amendment revises an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Bombardier Model DHC-7-100 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections to detect cracks on the locking pin fittings of the baggage door and locking pin housings of the fuselage; repetitive detailed inspections to detect cracks of the inner door structure on all four door locking attachment fittings; and corrective actions if necessary. In lieu of accomplishing the corrective actions, that amendment also provides a temporary option, for certain cases, for revising the Airplane Flight Manual and installing a placard. That AD was prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by that AD are intended to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the baggage door fittings and the support structure, which could result in structural failure, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane during flight. This amendment extends the compliance time of the repetitive inspections based on test evidence and is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2004-09-15: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 series airplanes, that requires replacement of the nose landing gear wheel nuts and associated inner and outer seals; and reidentification of the landing gear strut. This action is necessary to prevent separation of the wheels from the nose landing gear due to the failure of the outer wheel bearings, and consequent loss of control of the airplane during takeoff and landing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2004-09-13: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-135BJ and EMB-145XR series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections for cracking in the firewall of the auxiliary power unit (APU), and repair of the firewall if necessary. This action also provides an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This action is necessary to detect and correct cracking in the APU firewall, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the firewall, and a consequent uncontained APU fire that could spread to the airplane structure. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2004-09-19: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes, that requires modifying the electrical bonding of the fuel return line in each wing between ribs 7 and 8. This action is necessary to reduce the potential for electrical arcing within the fuel tank due to insufficient electrical bonding, which could result in a fire or explosion in the fuel tank. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2004-09-07: The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon) Model 1900, 1900C, 1900C (C-12J), and 1900D airplanes that do not have canted bulkhead Kit No. 129-4005-1 S incorporated. This AD requires you to repetitively inspect the canted bulkhead located at Fuselage Station (FS) 588.10 for cracks and incorporate canted bulkhead Repair Kit No. 129-4005-1 S anytime cracks are found. When Kit No. 129-4005-1 S is incorporated, the repetitive inspection requirement in this AD is terminated and no further action is required. This AD is the result of numerous reports of multi-site cracks occurring in the canted bulkhead at FS 588.10. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the canted bulkhead. These cracks could result in failure of the bulkhead. Failure of the canted bulkhead could lead to loss of rudder and elevator control, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
2004-09-09: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 737-200C series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections of the Station 348.2 frame to detect cracking under the stop fittings and intercostal flanges at Stringers 14L, 15L, and 16L; and corrective action if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent rapid decompression of the airplane, and possible separation of the forward entry door from the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2004-09-10: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the potable water and drain lines in the forward and aft cargo compartments for indications of overheating of the heater tape, exposed foam insulation, missing or damaged protective tape, or debris around the potable water fill and drain lines; and corrective action, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent overheating of the heater tape on potable water fill and drain lines, which may ignite accumulated debris or contaminants on or near the potable water fill and drain lines, resulting in a fire in the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2004-09-04: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747-400 and 400D series airplanes. This action requires installation of tie bars on the rails of the center passenger service units (PSU) panel in Zone A. This action is necessary to prevent PSU panels from moving and falling from the PSU support rails during takeoff and landing, which could result in injury to passengers and could impede evacuation of the passengers in an emergency situation. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2004-09-05: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD); applicable to certain Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, and 551 airplanes; that requires a one-time inspection of the brake stator disks to determine to what change level they have been modified (if any), and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also requires that the existing markings on the piston housing of certain brake assemblies be eliminated. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent wheel lockups that may be caused by cracked or broken brake stator disks becoming jammed in the brake assembly and preventing rotation. Such jamming of the brake assembly may result in reduced directional control or braking performance during landing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.