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2021-17-01: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P model diesel piston engines. This AD was prompted by a report of oil pressure loss on an E4 model diesel piston engine. This AD requires removing a certain oil pump from service and replacing it with a part eligible for installation. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2011-18-02: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above with certain part number (P/N) fan rotor spinners installed. This AD requires removing from service certain fan rotor blade retainers, and removing from service the fan rotor spinner support that was installed with those fan rotor blade retainers. This AD was prompted by a fan rotor spinner support found cracked at the attachment lugs. We are issuing this AD to prevent high-cycle fatigue cracking of the fan rotor spinner support attachment lugs, leading to separation of the fan rotor spinner assembly, uncontained failure of the engine, and damage to the airplane.
90-24-02: 90-24-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-6804. Docket No. 90-NM-96-AD. \n\n\tApplicability: Model 757 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 757-30- 0015, Revision 1, dated January 25, 1990, certificated in any category. \n\n\tCompliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. \n\n\tTo detect undersized wiring in the flight compartment number 1 window heat system, accomplish the following: \n\n\tA.\tWithin 90 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect for the presence of undersized wires in the number 1 window heat system, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 757-30-0015, Revision 2, dated August 2, 1990. If undersized wires are found, prior to further flight, replace with wires of appropriate size, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 757-30-0015, Revision 2, dated August 2, 1990.\t\n \n\tB.\tWithin 30 days after detecting any undersized wires, submit a report of findings to the Manager, Manufacturing Inspection District Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 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 Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may beexamined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington 98055-4056. \n\n\tThis amendment (39-6804, AD 90-24-02) becomes effective on December 17, 1990.
96-08-06: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes, that requires visual and dye penetrant inspection(s) to detect cracks of the nose rib of the rudder, and stop drilling and blending of minor cracks. This amendment also requires replacement of the nose rib with a new nose rib and reinforcement of the nose rib, if extensive cracking is detected or if an operator elects to terminate the repetitive inspections. This amendment is prompted by the result of an inspection that revealed a cracked nose rib on the front spar of the rudder due to vibration-related stress. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent such stress and cracking, which could result in the deformation of the nose rib; this condition may lead to friction and jamming between the fin and the rudder and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
2004-07-16: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain CASA Model C-235 series airplanes, that requires modification of the electrical wiring of the rudder trim control unit. This action is necessary to prevent the flight crew from being able to inhibit the aural warning for the landing gear up. If the flight crew of the next flight or possibly of the same flight is unaware that the aural warning had been disabled, they could inadvertently land the airplane with the landing gear not down and locked. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2021-15-02: 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 reports of deficiencies in the primary flight control computer (PFCC) software and the remote electronics unit (REU) software. This AD requires installation of a software update to correct deficiencies in the PFCC and REU software, as specified in a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
78-01-04: 78-01-04 BOEING: Amendment 39-3112 as amended by Amendment 39-3132. Applies to all Boeing 707-300/400/300B/300C series airplanes upon the accumulation of, or with more than 8,000 landings. \n\tVisually inspect the horizontal stabilizer center section rear spar upper chord for cracks between terminal fittings in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 3331 or with the method specified in paragraph B at the time interval specified in paragraph A below. Chords found cracked are to be reworked in accordance with one of the methods noted in paragraph C or replaced with a chord of the same part number prior to further flight. \n\tA.\tInspect within the next 375 landings after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 375 landings. Report all cracks found during the initial inspection to the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region, noting airplane identification, hours time in service, crack locations and magnitude. \n\tB.\tInspection may be accomplished by gaining access to the upper rear surface of the center section and examining the exposed surfaces of the upper chord using a bright light and a mirror at the aft upper and lower surfaces of the chord. If indications of a crack are found, eddy-current or penetrant inspection should be used to confirm presence of crack. \n\tC.\tRework in accordance with one of the following: \n\t\t1.\tAn FAA approved repair provided by the Boeing Company. \n\t\t2.\tA method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. \n\tD.\tWith permission of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region, the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the inspection or repair can be accomplished. \n\tThe manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). \n\tAll persons affected by this directive who have notalready received these documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P. O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108. \n\n\tAmendment 39-3112 became effective January 15, 1978. \n\tThis Amendment 39-3132 becomes effective March 1, 1978.
2021-15-11: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -300, -800, and -900 series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that certain oxygen supply solenoid valves are a potential source of increased flow resistance within the flightcrew oxygen system. This AD requires a special detailed inspection (flow test) of certain solenoid valves, and replacement if necessary, 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.
76-10-01: 76-10-01 BELL: Amendment 39-2610 as amended by Amendment 39-2927. Applies to Bell Models 205A and 205A-1 helicopters certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent possible loss of the tail boom as a result of possible fatigue cracks in the tail boom and fuselage attach fittings in the tail boom and fuselage, accomplish the following. (a) For helicopters with less than 500 hours' total time in service after the effective date of this AD, conduct the visual inspections of this AD prior to attaining 550 hours' total time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours' time in service from the last inspection. (b) For helicopters with 500 or more hours' total time in service on the effective date of this AD, conduct the visual inspections of this AD within the next 50 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours' time in service from the last inspection. (c) Inspect the upper tail boom attach fittings for cracks, using a light and mirror, by removing the forward dome light of the baggage compartment. Inspect the fittings in the area of the most forward rivets. Special attention must be given to inspecting the upper left-hand fitting. (d) Inspect the lower tail boom attach fittings for cracks, using a light and mirror, by removing the forward access door on the tail boom. (e) Inspect the four tail boom attach fittings on the fuselage bulkhead, using a light and mirror, for cracks around the tail boom attach bolt and most aft fasteners. Special attention must be given to inspecting the lower left-hand fitting. (f) Inspect, visually, the four tail boom barrel nut bores for cracks, after removing the plug buttons. Determine that not less than one thread or more than two threads of the tail boom attachment bolts protrude through each barrel nut. (g) If cracks are found, replace the affected fitting prior to further flight in accordance with an FAA approved procedure. (h) Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, FAA Southwest Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for that operator. (i) This AD no longer applies to tailbooms that have been modified, repaired, and sealed as specified in Part II of Bell Helicopter Textron Service Bulletin No. 205-77-4 dated March 11, 1977, or later approved revisions. (j) This AD does not apply to helicopters having S/N 30260 or higher. (k) The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Service Manager, Bell Helicopter Textron, P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. These documents may also be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, FAA, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas, and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Southwest Regional Office in Fort Worth, Texas. (Bell Helicopter message dated April 29, 1976, to all 205A/205A-1 operators pertains to this subject.) Amendment 39-2610 became effective May 18, 1976. This Amendment 39-2927 becomes effective July 1, 1977.
2004-07-19: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, - 200C, -200F, -300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3, -7, -7Q, and -7R4G2 series engines. This amendment requires drilling witness holes through the cowl skin at the cowl latch locations in the left-hand side of the cowl panel assembly of each engine. This action is necessary to prevent improper connection of the latch, which could result in separation of a cowl panel from the airplane. Such separation could cause damage to the airplane, consequent rapid depressurization, and hazards to persons or property on the ground. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.