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97-11-11: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Aerospace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd. (ASTA) Models N22B, N22S, and N24A airplanes. This action requires repetitively inspecting the horizontal stabilizer upper and lower skin, intercostal angles, and the horizontal stabilizer trailing edge channel for cracks; and repairing any crack or replacing any cracked parts, as applicable. This AD results from numerous reports of cracking in these horizontal stabilizer areas on the affected airplanes. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent structural failure of the horizontal stabilizer caused by fatigue cracks, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
75-08-04: 75-08-04 LOCKHEED: Amendment 39-2153. Applies to L-1011-385-1 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent a possible fire hazard in the C-1 or C-1A, C-2 and C-3 cargo compartment: (a) Within the next 300 flight hours, perform the following, unless a modification acceptable per (b), below, has been accomplished: (1) Deactivate the cargo door compartment manual light switch in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-33-052, dated March 5, 1975, or later FAA-approved revisions; or an equivalent deactivation modification procedure approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (2) Check the functioning of the door switch which controls the cargo compartment light per Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-33-052, dated March 5, 1975, or later FAA- approved revisions. (b) Within 3000 hours time in service and each 3000 hours thereafter, recheck the door switch per item (a)(2), above. These tests may be discontinued after installation of a modification to the cargo door light, acceptable to the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. The approved data must reference this AD, and the approval date. (c) After incorporation of an acceptable modification, per (b) above, the manual switch may be reactivated. (d) An airplane may be flown to a base for the performance of the work required by this AD per FAR's 21.197 and 21.199. This amendment becomes effective April 9, 1975.
2005-10-23: The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB sailplanes equipped with a Solo engine and Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-800B sailplanes equipped with a Solo engine. This AD requires you to inspect the propeller for damage, specifically foam core separation, and replace any damaged propeller. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage to the propeller, which could result in failure of the propeller to perform properly. This failure could lead to reduced or loss of control of the sailplane.
97-21-06: 97-21-06 CASA: Amendment 39-10159. Docket 96-NM-137-AD. Applicability: CASA Model CN-235 airplanes; as listed in CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-27-05, Revision 1, dated September 29, 1993 (non-military airplanes), and CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-27-05M, Revision 2, dated January 25, 1996 (military airplanes); certificated in any category. NOTE 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been otherwise 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 (e) 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 as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent loss of control of the elevator and/or rudder, due to failure of the elevator and/or rudder assemblies as a result of stress corrosion cracking in the torsion tubes and fittings, accomplish the following: NOTE 2: Actions required by this AD that were accomplished previous to the effective date of this AD, and in accordance with earlier versions of the specified CASA service bulletins, are considered acceptable for compliance with the applicable requirements of this AD. (a) At the applicable time specified in either paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this AD, conduct a visual inspection of the torsion (torsion) tubes on the elevator and rudder assemblies to detect stress corrosion cracking, in accordance with CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-27-05, Revision 1, dated September 29, 1993 (for non-military airplanes) or CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-27-05M, Revision 2, dated January 25, 1996 (for military airplanes), as applicable. (1) For airplanes that have accumulated more than 600 total hours time-in-service, or more than 1,000 total landings, as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD prior to the accumulation of 50 hours time-in-service, or 100 landings, or within 3 months, after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (2) For all other airplanes: Conduct the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD prior to the accumulation of 600 total hours time-in-service, or 1,000 total landings, or within 6 months, after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (b) If no cracking is detected during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, repeat that inspection at intervals not to exceed 600 hours time-in-service, or 1,000 landings, or 6 months, whichever occurs first.(c) If any cracking is detected during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, prior to further flight, accomplish either paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this AD. (1) Replace cracked parts with new parts of the original design, in accordance with the service bulletin. After replacement, repeat the visual inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 600 hours time-in-service, or 1,000 landings, or 6 months, whichever occurs first. OR (2) Replace cracked parts with newly-designed parts, in accordance with CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-27-05, Revision 1, dated September 29, 1993 (for non-military airplanes); or CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-27-05M, Revision 2, dated January 25, 1996 (for military airplanes); as applicable. This replacement constitutes terminating action for the repetitive visual inspections of that part required by paragraph (b) of this AD. (d) Within 2 years after the effective date of this AD, replace all original design parts comprising the torsion tube assemblies on the elevator and rudder assemblies with newly-designed parts, in accordance with CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-27-05, Revision 1, dated September 29, 1993 (for non-military airplanes); or CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-27-05M, Revision 2, dated January 25, 1996 (for military airplanes); as applicable. This action constitutes terminating action for the inspection requirements of this AD. (e) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. NOTE 3: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (f) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and P21.199 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. (g) The actions shall be done in accordance with CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-27-05, Revision 1, dated September 29, 1993; and CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-27-05M, Revision 2, dated January 25, 1996; as applicable; which contain the specified effective pages: Service Bulletin Referenced and Date Page Number Revision Level Shown on Page Date Shown on Page SB-235-27-05, Revision 1, September 29, 1993 1, 2 3-23 1 Original September 29, 1993 February 5, 1993 SB-235-27-05M, Revision 2, January 25, 1996 1 2-23 2 Original January 25, 1996 October 28, 1991 This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A., Getafe, Madrid, Spain. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. NOTE 4: The subject of this AD is addressed in Spanish airworthiness directive 06/94, dated August 1994. (h) This amendment becomes effective on November 24, 1997.
61-21-02: 61-21-02 DOUGLAS: Amdt. 350 Part 507 Federal Register October 20, 1961. Applies to All DC-8 Aircraft. \n\n\tCompliance required within the next 10 hours' time in service. \n\n\tAs an interim safety measure pending development of modifications to the throttle control system and reversing mechanism the following procedures shall be followed: \n\n\tReverse thrust after landing shall not be used until: \n\n\t(a)\tThe main and nose gear of the aircraft are firmly on the ground, \n\n\t(b)\tthe blue ejector lights are on steady, \n\n\t(c)\tthe reverse power lever is positioned to reverse detent, and \n\n\t(d)\tthe amber reverser lights are on steady. \n\n\tIf the amber reverser lights are on steady, additional symmetrical reverse may be used on the inboard engines and thereafter reverse power may be used on the outboard engines if required. \n\n\tThis directive effective for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated October 6, 1961.
69-26-08: 69-26-08 LOCKHEED: L-188 Series Airplanes. Amdt. 39-904. Applies to Lockheed L-188 airplanes listed in Lockheed Service Bulletin 88/5B-672, dated 10 November 1969, or later FAA approved revisions, and to any other L-188 airplane which has the Lockheed takeoff warning system installed. Compliance required as indicated. To provide for arming the aural takeoff warning system at lower ambient temperatures, and to provide interim placard information to the flight crew on the present ambient temperature at which the system will not be armed, accomplish the following: (a) Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD install a placard in the cockpit in full view of the pilot to read: "Takeoff aural warning system will not be armed when setting takeoff power at ambient temperatures below 23 degrees F" This placard may be removed when Item (b) is accomplished. (b) Within 3000 hours time in service, unless previously accomplished modify the arming switches installation in the takeoff warning system to provide for arming the switches at about 68 degrees-70 degrees power lever advancement in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 88/SB-672 dated November 10, 1969, or later FAA approved revisions, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment becomes effective on January 10, 1970.
2016-01-17: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked forward door members of the inboard main landing gear (MLG) doors. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the inboard MLG doors, repairs if necessary, and replacement of the inboard MLG doors. This AD also provides optional terminating action for the door replacement. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of an MLG door during flight, which could result in damage to the airplane.
2010-18-10: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: Three events have been reported where insulation material was found to be fouling pulleys in the aileron interconnect circuit in the cabin roof area. * * * Interference between the cable and the insulation bag causes the material to be drawn into the gap between the pulley and the pulley guard. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to restricted aileron movement and consequently, reduced control of the aeroplane. * * * * * We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
2005-10-16: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for General Electric (GE) CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines that have an electronic control unit (ECU) with software version E.1.M. or earlier installed. This AD requires installing improved software for the ECU. This AD results from an uncommanded engine acceleration event caused by a failure of the ECU digital interface unit (DIU). We are issuing this AD to prevent an undetected failure of the ECU DIU, which could result in uncommanded acceleration to the overspeed limit without response to throttle commands. The airplane could then experience asymmetric thrust.
2016-01-15: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This AD requires visually inspecting certain subfloor frames for a crack. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on in-service helicopters. The actions of this AD are intended to detect or prevent a crack in the subfloor frame, which could result in failure of the pilot and co-pilot pedal support frame and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.