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96-02-05: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 series airplanes; Model MD-88 airplanes; and C-9 (military) series airplanes, that currently requires visual and eddy current inspections to detect cracking of the rudder pedals adjuster hub assembly, and replacement of the assembly, if necessary. That amendment was prompted by several occurrences of failure of the rudder pedals adjuster hub assembly due to broken detent lugs. This amendment provides an optional terminating action for the required inspections, and expands the applicability of the existing AD to include additional airplanes. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent loss of rudder pedals control and reduction of braking capability.
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2021-04-16: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A helicopters. This AD was prompted by the manufacturer discovering nonconforming threads, resulting in a life limit reduction on multiple landing gear components including threaded hinge pins and main landing gear (MLG) and nose landing gear (NLG) actuator pins. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the landing gear for components with non- conforming threads and removal of any nonconforming threaded hinge pin and MLG and NLG actuator pin. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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98-09-21: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection for corrosion of electrical connectors in certain areas on the pressure bulkhead and rear baggage bay areas, and repair, if necessary; and installation of improved sealing. This amendment 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 the accumulation of moisture inside the electrical connectors, which could result in a short circuit and consequent autopilot disconnect, or a latent failure of the stick pusher system.
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98-06-19: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-145 series airplanes. This action requires draining and sealing of the ground spoiler and speed brake actuators. This action also requires replacement of the spoiler actuator assembly and the speed brake actuator assembly with modified actuator assemblies. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent asymmetric deployment of the speed brakes during flight and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane; or failure of the ground spoilers to deploy during landing or rejected takeoff, which could result in increased aircraft stopping distances.
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96-03-14: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747-400 series airplanes, that currently requires replacement of electrical wiring to the fuel shutoff valve for each engine. This amendment requires replacement of the fuel shutoff valve wire and sleeve with a wire in two non-metallic sleeves in the conduit in the struts of each engine. This amendment is prompted by reports of additional occurrences of chafing and shorting of the wiring of the engine fuel shutoff valves. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent such chafing and shorting, which could result in the pilot's inability to shut off the supply of fuel in the event of an engine fire.
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2021-04-13: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, and AS350D helicopters; Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters; and Model EC130 B4 and EC130 T2 helicopters. This AD requires a one-time inspection to verify the presence and correct installation of the main rotor mast (MRM) upper bearing retaining rings, a repetitive inspection of the sealant bead on the MRM for damage, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report of a missing retaining ring of the inner race of the MRM upper bearing. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
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98-11-07: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Dornier Model 328-100 series airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection of the double shuttle valve in the upper fuselage fairing for incorrectly labeled part numbers, and corrective actions, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to ensure replacement of the double shuttle valves when they have reached their maximum life limit; incorrectly labeled part numbers of the double shuttle valves that are not replaced could result in the failure of the roll control spoilers, and, consequently, lead to reduced controllability of the airplane.
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95-24-10: 95-24-10 MICHELIN AIRCRAFT TIRE CORPORATION: Priority Letter issued on November 21, 1995. Docket No. 95-CE-88-AD.
Applicability: Part number (P/N) 028-520-1 (22x5.75-12/10PR) tires with the following serial numbers that are installed on the main landing gear of, but not limited to, Cessna Model 650 (Citation III, VI, and VII) airplanes that are certificated in any category:
Serial Nos.
Serial Nos.
Serial Nos.
Serial Nos.
4279N00339
4279N00340
4279N00341
4279N00342
4279N00343
4279N00597
4279N00598
4279N00599
4279N00600
4279N00601
4280N00075
4280N00199
4280N00200
4280N00201
4280N00203
4280N00204
4280N00205
4280N00206
4280N00360
4280N00361
4282N00352
4283N00099
4283N00100
4283N00101
4283N00102
4283N00200
4283N00201
4283N00202
4283N00453
4283N00454
4283N00455
4283N00456
4284N00612
4284N00613
4284N00614
4284N00615
4284N00616
4285N00100
4285N00101
4285N00102
4285N00103
4285N00104
4285N00105
4285N00106
4285N00107
4285N00108
4285N00347
4285N00348
4285N00349
4285N00353
4285N00354
4285N00355
4285N00356
4285N00608
4285N00609
4286N00103
4286N00104
4286N00105
4286N00106
4286N00442
4286N00443
4286N00444
4286N00445
4286N00446
4286N00447
4286N00448
4286N00449
4286N00450
4286N00600
4286N00601
4286N00602
4286N00603
4286N00604
4286N00605
4286N00606
4286N00608
4286N00609
4287N00088
4287N00089
4287N00090
4287N00091
4287N00092
4287N00093
4287N00094
4287N00095
4287N00096
4287N00097
4287N00357
4287N00358
4287N00359
4287N00360
4287N00361
4287N00362
4287N00363
4287N00364
4288N00118
4288N00119
4288N00120
4288N00121
4288N00302
4288N00303
4288N00304
4288N00305
4288N00306
4288N00307
4290N00111
4290N00113
4290N00114
4290N00115
4290N00116
4290N00117
4290N00355
4290N00356
4290N00606
4290N00607
4290N00608
4290N00609
4290N00610
4290N00611
4290N00612
4291N00082
4291N00083
4291N00084
4291N00085
4291N00086
4291N00087
4291N00088
4291N00089
4291N000914291N00273
4291N00274
4291N00275
4291N00276
4291N00277
4291N00278
4291N00620
4291N00621
NOTE 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.
Compliance: Required prior to further flight after receipt of this AD and thereafter upon installation of one of the affected tires, unless already accomplished.
To prevent loss of control of the airplane during landing operations because of P/N 028-520-1 (22x5.75-12/10PR) tire failure, accomplish the following:
(a) Replace any of the affected P/N 028-520-1 (22x5.75-12/10PR) tires with an FAA-approved tire.
(b) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
(c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), Campus Building, 1701 Columbia Avenue, suite 2-160, College Park, Georgia 30337-2748. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Atlanta ACO.
NOTE 2: Information concerning the existence ofapproved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Atlanta ACO.
(d) Copies of the applicable service information may be obtained from Michelin Aircraft Tire Corporation, 9700 Research Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina. This information may also be examined at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
(e) Priority Letter AD 95-24-10, issued November 21, 1995, becomes effective immediately upon receipt.
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2004-03-13: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Bombardier Model CL-215-1A10 and CL-215- 6B11 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking of main landing gear (MLG) axles that have been reworked by chromium plating, and replacement of cracked axles with serviceable axles. This amendment requires a dimensional check and follow-on corrective actions, mandates terminating action for certain airplanes, and adds three airplanes to the applicability in the existing AD. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent cracking of the inner bearing surface of the MLG axles, which could result in failure of an axle, subsequent separation of the wheel from the airplane, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane during takeoff or landing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
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2021-02-12: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 series airplanes, Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, Model A330-300 series airplanes, Model A330-900 series airplanes, Model A340-200 series airplanes, Model A340-300 series airplanes, Model A340-500 series airplanes, Model A340-600 series airplanes, Model A380-800 series airplanes; and Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a quality issue with a certain repair method of damage-through honeycomb core cargo linings by speed patches applied to both sides. This AD requires repair of each affected part, or replacement with a serviceable part, 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.
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