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2012-23-13: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Model S-70, S-70A, and S-70C helicopters, which are restricted category helicopters derived from the military Model UH-60 helicopter. This AD would require reducing or establishing life limits for certain listed helicopter parts. This AD is prompted by a review of the United States Army's analysis of their Model UH-60 fleet, which determined it necessary to establish or reduce the life limits of certain parts. The actions are intended to prevent fatigue failure of a part and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
85-16-09: 85-16-09 PILATUS AIRCRAFT, LTD., AND FAIRCHILD-HILLER: Amendment 39-5107. Applies to Model(s) PC-6 (S/N 1 to and including 844, and S/N 2001 to and including 2092) airplanes certificated in any category. NOTE: Service Bulletin (S/N) Numbers (no.) 142, 143, and 144 all dated December 1984, are applicable to Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., built airplanes which are identified by Serial Numbers (S/N) below 1000, and Service Letters (S/L) PC6-55-2, PC6-55-3 and PC6-55-4 all dated April 9, 1985, are applicable to Fairchild-Hiller built airplanes which are identified by S/N's above 2000. Compliance: Required as indicated after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent a possible loss of airplane control, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD: (1) On airplanes S/N 1 to and including 826 and 2001 to and including 2092 (except 524, 676, 707, 710 and 816), perform the required inspection and corrective action if needed in accordance with paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of this AD, and (2) On airplanes S/N 827 to and including 844 perform the required inspection and corrective action if needed in accordance with paragraph (d) of this AD. (b) Using a dye penetrant test method, inspect the Left Hand and Right Hand cap angles adjacent to the rudder hinge attachment points on the vertical stabilizer for cracks, in accordance with S/B No. 142 Section 2, "ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS", PARAGRAPH (para.) A "INSPECTION" or S/L PC6-55-2. If cracks are found, prior to further flight replace the defective cap angle and modify the vertical stabilizer in accordance with S/B No. 142, Section 2, "ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS" para. B "MODIFICATION", or S/L PC6-55-2. (c) Using a dye penetrant test method inspect the upper and lower cap angles adjacent to the elevator bearing bracket attachment points on the horizontal stabilizer in accordance with S/B No. 143, Section 2 "ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS", para. A "INSPECTION", or S/L PC6-55-3. (1) If cracks are found, prior to further flight, repair in accordance with the repair scheme of S/B No. 143 or S/L PC6-55-3, and in addition; (2) If the bolt hole is less than 0.120 inches (in.) (3mm) from the edge of the cap angle, modify the horizontal stabilizer prior to further flight in accordance with S/B No. 143, Section 2 "ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS", para. B "MODIFICATION" or S/L PC6-55-3. (d) Visually inspect the area around the rectangular cutout located in the front spar of the horizontal stabilizer, adjacent to the elevator control cables pulley assembly, in accordance with S/B No. 144, Section 2 "ACCOMPLISHMENT OF INSTRUCTIONS", para. B "CRACK INSPECTION", or S/L PC6-55-4. If cracks are found and; (1) If no crack is longer than 0.20 inches (5mm) install within the next 50 hours TIS standard repair plate (P/N 113.45.06.027) in accordance with S/B No. 144, Section 2 "ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS", para. D "INSTALLATION OF STANDARD REPAIR PLATE" or S/L PC6-55-4. (2) If any crack is longer than 0.20 inches (5mm) but less than 0.80 inches (20mm), prior to further flight install standard repair plate (P/N 113.45.06.027) in accordance with para. (d)(1) of this AD. (3) If any crack is longer than 0.80 inches (20mm), prior to further flight repair the horizontal stabilizer in accordance with S/B No. 144, Section 2 "ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS", para. C "SPECIAL PROCEDURES" or S/L PC6-55-4. (e) Each 100 hours TIS after the initial inspection: (1) On airplanes S/N 1 to and including 826 and 2001 to and including 2092 (except 524, 676, 707, 710 and 816) repeat the inspection required by para. (b) of this AD, until the modification described in S/B No. 142, para. 2.B "MODIFICATION" or S/L PC6-55-2 is complied with, at which time this repetitive inspection is no longer required. (2) On airplanes S/N 1 to and including 844 and S/N 2001 to and including 2092, repeat the inspection required by para. (d) of this AD. (f) The intervals between the repetitive 100 hour TIS inspections required by para. (e) of this AD may be adjusted up to 10 percent of the specified interval to allow accomplishment of these inspections concurrent with other scheduled maintenance of the airplane. (g) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (h) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to Pilatus Aircraft, Ltd., CH6370-Stans, Switzerland, or Fairchild-Republic Corp., Showalter Road, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740, or FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri64106. This amendment becomes effective on August 31, 1985.
85-19-01: 85-19-01 BOEING: Amendment 39-5134. Applies to Boeing Model 767 and 757 series airplanes, and certain Model 737 and 727 series airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with Rosemount Angle of Attack (AOA) sensors identified as Model 861CAB or 861CAK and modification number 0001. To prevent the hazards associated with a malfunctioning AOA sensor caused by loose resolver and/or damper gears, accomplish the following as indicated below, unless already accomplished: \n\n\tA.\tInspect Model 757 and 767 series airplanes equipped with Rosemount AOA sensors, Model 861CAB, modification number 0001, within 300 flight hours or 30 days, whichever is later, after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 flight hours or 30 days, whichever is later, until the replacement prescribed in subparagraph A.1. or A.2., below, is accomplished: \n\n\t\t1.\tReplace Rosemount AOA sensors, serial numbers 00475 through 00629, within 180 days after the effective date ofthis AD, with a unit bearing modification number 0001A, in accordance with the instructions in paragraph C., below. \n\n\t\t2.\tReplace Rosemount AOA sensors, serial numbers 00001 through 00474, within 360 days after the effective date of this AD, with a unit bearing modification number 0001A, in accordance with the instructions in paragraph C., below. \n\n\tInspect in accordance with the appropriate Boeing Alert Service Bulletin, 757-34A0026 or 767-34A30, both dated November 12, 1984, or later FAA approved revision. Units determined to be faulty during inspections must be replaced with a serviceable unit, prior to further flight. \n\n\tB.\tInspect Model 727 and 737 series airplanes equipped with Rosemount AOA sensors, Model 861CAK, modification number 0001, within 300 flight hours or 30 days, whichever is later, after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 flight hours or 30 days, whichever is later, until the replacement required in subparagraph B.1., below, is accomplished: \n\n\t\t1.\tReplace Rosemount AOA sensors, serial numbers 00001 through 00173, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, with a unit bearing modification number 0001A in accordance with the instructions in paragraph C., below. \n\n\tInspect in accordance with paragraph 3 of "Accomplishment Instructions" of the appropriate Boeing Alert Service Bulletin, 727-34A0223 or 737-27A1126, both dated November 12, 1984, or later FAA approved revision. Units determined faulty during inspections must be replaced with a serviceable unit, before further flight. \n\n\tC.\tRemove, inspect, and rework Rosemount AOA sensors as specified in paragraphs A. and B., above, in accordance with the appropriate Rosemount Service Bulletin, 861CAB-34-02 or 861CAK-34-01, both dated November 12, 1984, or later FAA approved revision. Units found with both resolver gears loose must be returned to Rosemount for rework. \n\n\tD.\tAlternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. \n\n\tE.\tSpecial flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of replacements required by this AD. \n\n\tAll persons affected by this directive who have not already received the above specified service bulletins from the manufacturers may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124, or Rosemount, Inc., P.O. Box 35129, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55435. They may also be examined at the FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. \n\n\tThis amendment becomes effective October 12, 1985.
2018-06-09: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the possibility for the control column to snag on the cockpit control tee handles on certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
73-06-01: 73-06-01\tBOEING: Amdt. 39-1603. Applies to all Model 727 series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 27-129 dated 3 October 1969, or later FAA approved Revisions. \n\tCompliance required as indicated. \n\tTo prevent failures of the leading edge slat actuators, accomplish the following: \n\t(a)\tWithin 3000 landings from the effective date of this AD. \n\t\t(1)\tRework actuators (Ronson Part No. 1U1095) on leading edge slats numbered 1, 2, 7 and 8 in accordance with rework instructions in Boeing Service Bulletin 27-129, dated 3 October 1969, or later FAA approved Revisions, or rework in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region, or \n\t\t(2)\tReplace actuators (Ronson Part No. 1U1095) on slats numbered 1, 2, 7 and 8 with redesigned actuators, Ronson Part Nos. 1U1095-5 or 1U1095-9-2, or replace with actuators, Decoto Part Nos. 2-690029-1, -2, or -3. \n\t(b)\tRework of the actuators, Ronson Part No. 1U1095 in accordance with (a)(1) above orreplacement of the actuators in accordance with (a)(2) above constitutes terminating action under the provisions of this AD. \n\n\tThis amendment becomes effective March 13, 1973.
2000-10-01: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Airbus Model A300 B2, A300 B2K, A300 B2-200, A300 B4, A300 B4-100, and A300 B4-200 series airplanes, that currently requires certain structural inspections and modifications. This amendment requires that those inspections be accomplished on additional airplanes. This action also requires new repetitive inspections for airplanes in certain configurations at revised thresholds and intervals. 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 detect and correct corrosion and cracking of the wings and fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
2003-11-07: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. Model 1121, 1121A, 1121B, 1123, 1124, and 1124A series airplanes, that requires removing the existing oxygen shutoff valve and installing a new oxygen shutoff valve. This action is necessary to prevent rapid adiabatic compression within the oxygen line between the oxygen shutoff valve and the pressure regulator due to a shutoff valve that can be opened quickly, which could result in overheating of the oxygen system, and consequent fire in the cockpit. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2022-04-01: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000T gliders and Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus T gliders with a Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Solo Model 2350C or 2350D engine installed. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as failure of the bearing of the upper pulley of the belt driven reduction gear resulting in separation of the propeller from the engine. This AD requires replacing a certain hex-nut and establishing a life limit for the ball bearing assembly. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2013-13-04: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain [[Page 41287]] Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded nose landing gear (NLG) retraction. This AD requires installing a power interruption protection circuit for the landing gear control interface unit (LGCIU). We are issuing this AD to prevent untimely unlocking and/or retraction of the NLG, which, while on the ground, could result in injury to ground personnel and damage to the airplane.
69-18-03: 69-18-03 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amdt. 39-832. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Models DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63 and DC-8-63F aircraft listed in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin No. 34-107, revised August 20, 1969, or later FAA approved revision. \n\n\tCompliance required within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. \n\n\tTo detect possible chafing on the static pipe assembly by the aircraft control cables due to improper clearance from the static pipe assembly, accomplish the following, or an equivalent inspection or modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. \n\n\t(a)\tInspect the first officer's static system for proper clearance, minimum 1/2 inch, between the static pipe assembly, P/N 7646168-228 or 7754670-105, and the aircraft control cables and for evidence of possible chafing on the static pipe assembly by the aircraft control cables. The static pipe assembly is located below the floor directly under the electrical power equipment panel in the cockpit area. \n\n\t(b)\t(i)\tIf the proper clearance, minimum 1/2 inch, is found and there is no evidence of chafing no further action is necessary. \n\n\t\t(ii)\tIf the proper clearance, minimum 1/2 inch, is not found and there is no evidence of chafing, provide the proper clearance, minimum 1/2 inch, in accordance with the Douglas Service Bulletin, No. 34-107, revised August 20, 1969, or a later FAA approved revision, prior to further flight. \n\n\t\t(iii)\tIf there is evidence of chafing, replace the static pipe assembly, P/N 7646168-228 or 7754670-105, and provide proper clearance, minimum 1/2 inch, in accordance with the Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin, No. 34-107, revised August 20, 1969, or a later FAA approved revision, prior to further flight. \n\n\t\t(iv)\tAircraft upon which repairs must be accomplished may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repaircan be performed. \n\n\tNOTE: McDonnell Douglas advises that a Service Bulletin No. 34-108, will be issued in September, 1969, describing the installation of a new static pipe design in place of static pipe assembly, P/N 746168-228 or 7754670-105. Based on present information, the installation will constitute an equivalent modification; and, if accomplished, will be considered as an alternative method of compliance with this AD. \n\n\tThis Amendment becomes effective September 3, 1969.