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2014-20-01: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections for any fuel leak in the right-hand landing lights compartment, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also provides for an optional replacement of the connector of the fuel boost pump canister of the auxiliary power unit (APU), which terminates the repetitive inspections. This AD was prompted by a report of fuel leaks in the connector cavity of the APU fuel boost pump canister and at the electrical conduit connection of the APU fuel boost pump in the right- hand landing lights compartment. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fuel leaks in the right-hand landing lights compartment, which, in combination with the heat generated by the taxi lights and landing lights on the ground reaching the auto-ignition temperature of the fuel, could result in ignition of any fuel or fumes present in the right-hand landing lights compartment.
2004-14-06: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A310 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive inspections of the fuselage skin to detect corrosion or fatigue cracking around and under the chafing plates of the wing root; and corrective actions, if necessary. That AD also provides an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This amendment reinstates repetitive inspections in certain areas where corrosion was detected and reworked as required by the existing AD. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct fatigue cracks and corrosion around and under the chafing plates of the wing root, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition. DATES: Effective August 13, 2004. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of August 13, 2004. The incorporation by reference of certain other publications, as listed in the regulations, was approved previously by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 3, 1998 (63 FR 23377, April 29, 1998).
83-17-05: 83-17-05 BEECH: Amendment 39-4715. Applies to Model E33C (Serial Numbers CJ-1 through CJ-25) and Model F33C (Serial Numbers CJ-26 through CJ-155) airplanes certificated in acrobatic and utility categories. \n\n\tCOMPLIANCE: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. \n\n\tTo prevent maneuvers which may develop into an unrecoverable spin, within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish paragraph a) or b) below. \n\n\ta)\tInstall Beech Spin Improvement Kit 33-4002-3 (E33C Serial Numbers CJ-1 through CJ-25 airplanes and F33C Serial Numbers CJ-26 through CJ-38 and CJ-40 through CJ-51 airplanes) or 33-4002-1 (F33C Serial Number CJ-39 and Serial Numbers CJ-52 through CJ-155 airplanes) in accordance with instructions contained in Beechcraft Class I Service Instruction No. 1249. \n\n\tb)\tRemove approval for operation of the airplane in acrobatic category in accordance with the following: \n\n\t\t1.\tPlace a copy of this AD in the limitations section of the Pilot's Operating Manual and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual. \n\n\t\t2.\tRemove the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (Beech Part Number 33-590006-11, -13, or -17) pertaining to operation in the Acrobatic Category. \n\n\t\t3.\tCut both electrical leads to the acrobatic category fuel boost pump P/N 4140-00-191 (E33C Serial Numbers CJ-1 through CJ-25 and F33C Serial Numbers CJ-26 through CJ-148 airplanes) or P/N 1297-00-1 (F33C Serial Numbers CJ-149 through CJ-155 (airplanes) at a point near the pump motor housing. Cap and stow these leads per AC 43-13. \n\n\t\t4.\tReplace existing 3-position fuel boost pump switch P/N 35-380053-27 with 2-position switch P/N 35-380053-21, restoring electrical connections for correct operation of the auxiliary fuel boost pump P/N 4140-00-39 (E33C Serial Numbers CJ-1 through CJ-25 and F33C Serial Numbers CJ-25 through CJ-148 airplanes) or P/N 1296-00-1 (F33C Serial Numbers CJ-149 through CJ-155 airplanes). Cap and stow the unused electrical leadper AC 43-13. Secure knob P/N 96-384050-9 to the installed switch with LOCTITE 222 or equivalent bonding agent. \n\n\t\t5.\tModify the auxiliary fuel pump operation placard (including switch position placarding) to read as follows: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\t6.\tObliterate the words "Remove door hold open rod prior to operation in Acrobatic Category" from the placard on the cabin door side panel. \n\n\t\t7.\tRemove the following placards on the left hand sidewall: \n\n\nDURING ACROBATIC CATEGORY \nOPERATION OCCUPANCY \nLIMITED TO PILOT'S OR PILOT'S \nAND COPILOT'S SEAT \n\n\t\tand, if installed, \n\nREMOVE THIRD & FOURTH \nPASSENGER SEATS \nPRIOR TO OPERATION \nIN ACROBATIC CATEGORY \n\n\t\t8.\tObliterate from the airplane operation limitations placards on the left side panel the heading "Acrobatic Category Airplane" and all portions of the placard under that heading. \n\n\t\t9.\tObliterate the word "AEROBATIC" located below the pilot's and co-pilot's window on the exterior of the airplane. \n\n\t\t10.\tOn ModelE33C (Serial Numbers CJ-1 through CJ-25) airplanes, obliterate from P/N 33-590003-7 Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual: \n\n\t\t\ti)\tOn the cover page, the words "ACROBATIC See Flight Manual Supplement" after "E33C." \n\n\t\t\tii)\tOn page 9-3, "33-590006-17 Acrobatic Bonanza E33C." \n\n\t\t11.\tOn Model F33C (Serial Numbers CJ-26 through CJ-128) airplanes: \n\n\t\t\ti)\tIn P/N 33-590009-9 Pilot's Operating Manual and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual: \n\n\t\t\t\tA)\tObliterate the following: \n\n\t\t\t\t\t1)\tOn Page 5-8, all information pertaining to F33C Acrobatic Category limits. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t2)\tOn Page 8-1, "Pilot's Operating Manual Acrobatic Supplement P/N 33-590006-9." \n\n\t\t\t\t\t3)\tOn Page 8-3, "33-590006-11 Acrobatic Supplement for the F33C 11/3/72." \n\n\t\t\t\tB)\tRemove P/N 33-590006-9 Pilot's Operating Manual Supplement or \n\n\t\t12.\tIn P/N 33-590009-15A1 Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual: \n\n\t\t\ti)\tObliterate the following: \n\n\t\t\t\tA)\tOn the cover page, the word "Acrobatic" after F33C and the words "See Flight Manual Supplement" after CJ-128. \n\n\t\t\t\tB)\tOn page 6-1: \n\n\t\t\t\t\t1)\t"Sample Weight and Balance Load Form (Acrobatic Category) - 6-17." \n\n\t\t\t\t\t2)\t"Weight and Balance Loading Form (Acrobatic Category) - 6-18." \n\n\t\t\t\tC)\tOn page 6-12, all information pertaining to F33C Acrobatic Category limits. \n\n\t\t\t\tD)\tOn page 9-3, "33-590006-11 Acrobatic Supplement for the F33C, Rev. No. 2/11/77." \n\n\t\t\t\t\tii)\tRemove pages 6-17 and 6-18. \n\n\t\t13.\tOn Model F33C (Serial Numbers CJ-129 through CJ-155) airplanes, obliterate from P/N 33-590009-13A3 Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual the following: \n\n\t\t\ti)\tOn page 6-10, all information pertaining to F33C Acrobatic Category limits. \n\n\t\t\tii)\tOn cover page: \n\n\t\t\t\tThe word "Acrobatic" before F33C and the words "(See Flight Manual Supplement)" after "CJ-129 and after." \n\n\t\t\tiii)\tOn page 9-3, "33-590006-13 Acrobatic Supplement for the F33C Rev. No. 2/9/78." \n\n\t\t14.\tRemove the existing Utility/Acrobatic Category Airworthiness Certificate and replace it with a new Utility Category Airworthiness Certificate as provided in Paragraph b 15 of this AD. \n\n\t\t15.\tObtain a new Utility Category Airworthiness Certificate from any FAA General Aviation District Office or Flight Standards District Office by presenting a completed FAA Form 8130-6, Application for Airworthiness Certificate, together with the removed Utility/Acrobatic Category Airworthiness Certificate, citing compliance with this AD as reason for the replacement. \n\n\tc)\tAn equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Room 238, Terminal Building 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 269-7000. \n\t\n\tThis amendment becomes effective October 1, 1983.
97-01-07: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all British Aerospace Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes, that requires modification of the left and right elevators, and replacement of the elevator spring with a stiffer spring. This amendment is prompted by reports indicating that water and ice have accumulated at the trailing edge of the left and right elevators; this accumulation can cause the elevators to become unbalanced, and oscillate or flutter. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent this oscillation or flutter. Elevator oscillation, if not corrected, could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. Elevator flutter, if not corrected, could couple with the natural vibrations of the airplane, and result in loss of the airplane s structural integrity.
90-21-05: 90-21-05 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-6757. Docket No. 90-NM-68-AD. Applicability: All Model ATR42-300 and ATR42-320 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the propeller brake from overheating and causing damage to the engine, accomplish the following: A. Within 100 hours time-in-service after May 29, 1989 (the effective date of AD 88- 14-06 R1) for airplanes listed in Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-61-0013, Revision 1, dated December 8, 1987, modify the propeller brake electronic control wiring, in accordance with this service bulletin. B. Within 100 hours time-in-service after May 29, 1989 (the effective date of AD 88- 14-06 R1), for the airplanes listed in Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-61-0014, Revision 2, dated November 15, 1988, modify the propeller brake control unit, in accordance with this service bulletin. C. Within 100 hours time-in-service after May 29, 1989 (the effective date of AD 88- 14-06 R1), for the airplanes listed in Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-61-0010, Revision 3, dated December 19, 1988, replace the pushbutton switch with a two-position mechanical switch, in accordance with this service bulletin. D. Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, install a new brake control unit in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-61-0005, Revision 2, dated January 2, 1990; Revision 3, dated March 15, 1990; or Revision 4, dated June 19, 1990. E. Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, install a modified propeller brake in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-61-0022, Revision 1, dated September 25, 1989, or Revision 2, dated March 15, 1990. F. Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the propeller brake indicating logic, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-61-0023, Revision 1, dated December 1, 1989; or Revision 2, dated March 15, 1990. G. As an alternative to paragraphs A. through F. of this AD, operators may remove the propeller brake from the airplane in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-61- 0016, Revision 1, dated September 1, 1988. H. An 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, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. I. Special 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. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Aerospatiale, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington. Airworthiness Directive 90-21-05 supersedes AD 88-14-06 (Amendment 39-5967) as revised by AD 88-14-06 R1 (Amendment 39-6202). This amendment (39-6757, AD 90-21-05) becomes effective on October 30, 1990.
2022-17-10: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-19- 20, which applied to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. AD 2021-19-20 required amending the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to incorporate a check and an operating limitation regarding the O<INF>2</INF> saver function. This AD was prompted by reports of defects that may prevent efficient deactivation of the O<INF>2</INF> saver function of crew oxygen masks and a determination that the AFM amendment required by AD 2021-19-20 may not be sufficient to mitigate the risk. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2021-19-20 and also requires physical deactivation of the O<INF>2</INF> saver function, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD also limits the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2000-04-09: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 series airplanes. This action requires various inspections to detect discrepancies of the elevator servo tab and spring tab hinge fittings of the horizontal stabilizer, and follow-on corrective actions, if necessary. 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 the linkage of the elevator servo tab or spring tab hinge fittings from separating from the horizontal stabilizer, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
2000-04-11: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This action requires a revision to the Limitations and Normal Procedures Sections of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to limit the use of the radio altimeter of the flight management guidance system (FMGS) during the approach phase of flight. This action also provides for an optional terminating modification, which, if accomplished, would terminate the requirement for the AFM revision. 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 erroneous display of decision height information to the flight crew during final approach, which could result in an increased risk of collision with the terrain.
2000-04-04: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 series airplanes, that requires a measurement of the resistance of the electrical connectors of the auxiliary power unit (APU) to detect a short circuit; an inspection to determine if the grommets or shrink sleeves are present; and modification, 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 detect and prevent a short circuit of a fire extinguisher electrical system due to a lack of shrink sleeves or grommets, and consequent disabling of the affected fire extinguisher system.
86-21-06: 86-21-06 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5417. Applies to BAe Model 125- 800A airplanes, serial numbers as listed in BAe Service Bulletin 24-251-(3014A), dated April 8, 1985, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To provide dedicated AC and DC ground terminals, accomplish the following: 1. Modify electrical wiring in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 24-251- (3014A), dated April 8, 1985. 2. An 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, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. 3. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive, who have not already received the appropriate service document from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, Inc., Librarian, Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20041. This document may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This Amendment becomes effective October 20, 1986.
2014-20-08: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model L-1011 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked rib cap castellations. This AD requires repetitive inspections for castellation and skin clips cracked or damaged between stringers and cracked stringer clips of the wing box pylon back-up structure, and front spar to rear spar; repetitive inspections for cracking, damage, or failure of the pylon back-up torque box structure; repetitive inspections for cracking or damage of the wing box external areas at the drag brace aft wing fitting; repetitive inspections of the outer surface of the wing upper and lower skins for cracks or damage along the rib attachment at the fastener holes and between the two rows of attachment; and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracked or damaged rib cap castellations, which could degrade the structural capabilities of the airplane.
2000-04-05: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Israel Aircraft Industries Model Astra SPX series airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection to measure the countersink angle of the bolt holes in the lower scissors fitting of the horizontal stabilizer, 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 prevent cracks in the lower scissors fitting and fitting attachment bolts of the horizontal stabilizer, which could result in possible in-flight loss of the horizontal stabilizer and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
2014-19-05: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, 1S1, 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft engines. This AD requires an initial one-time vibration check of the engine accessory gearbox (AGB) on certain higher risk Arriel 1 and Arriel 2 model engines. This AD also requires repetitive vibration checks of the engine AGB for all Arriel 1 and Arriel 2 engines at every engine shop visit. This AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded in-flight shutdowns on Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 1 and Arriel 2 engines following rupture of the 41-tooth gear forming part of the 41/23-tooth bevel gear located in the engine AGB. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the engine AGB, which could lead to in-flight shutdown and damage to the engine, which may result in damage to the aircraft.
2014-20-02: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports indicating that a standard access door was located where an impact-resistant access door was required, and stencils were missing from some impact-resistant access doors. This AD requires an inspection of the wing fuel tank access doors to determine whether impact-resistant access doors are installed in the correct locations, and to replace incorrectly installed doors with impact- resistant access doors. This AD also requires an inspection for stencils and index markers on impact-resistant access doors, and application of new stencils or index markers if necessary. In addition, this AD requires revising the maintenance program to incorporate changes to the airworthiness limitations section. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
2010-18-07: 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: A special detailed inspection of A318/A319/A320/A321 elevators pre-modification 35515 was introduced under ALI (Airworthiness Limitations Items) task 552007 in the ALS (Airworthiness Limitations Section) part 2 * * * This ALI task has been introduced with an applicability defined at aeroplane modification level. * * * * * It has been reported that some elevators may have been moved from the aeroplane on which they were originally fitted to another aeroplane, * * *. Consequently, those elevators might not have been inspected within the applicable required time frame as per ALI task 552007 requirements. * * * * * The unsafe condition is structural failure of the elevators and consequent loss of control of the airplane. This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
2000-04-02: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, that requires repetitive testing of certain main tank fuel boost pumps to identify those with degraded performance, and replacement of degraded pumps with new or serviceable pumps. This AD also requires eventual replacement of the existing low pressure switches for boost pumps located in the main fuel tanks with higher threshold low pressure switches, which, when accomplished, terminates the repetitive testing. This amendment is prompted by reports of engine power loss caused by unsatisfactory performance of the fuel boost pumps. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent fuel suction feed operation on both engines without flight crew indication, and possible consequent multiple engine power loss.
84-13-02: 84-13-02 McDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-4881. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, through -61 series airplanes, certificated in all categories, having accumulated 30,000 flight hours or 14,000 landings. Compliance required as indicated unless previously accomplished. \n\n\tTo prevent failure of the wing front spar lower cap, accomplish the following: \n\n\tA.\tWithin 300 flight hours or upon the accumulation of either 30,000 flight hours or 14,000 landings, whichever occurs later, after the effective date of this AD perform the initial inspection in accordance with paragraph 1.C in McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin 57-89, Revision 2, dated July 27, 1983, or later revision approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. \n\n\tB.\tIf no cracks are found, repeat the inspection of paragraph A., above, at intervals not to exceed 3,600 flight hours until the modification described in paragraph C., below, is accomplished.C.\tThe repetitive inspection requirement of paragraph B., above, may be discontinued for aircraft modified (enlarge and stress-coin attachment holes and install angles) in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin 57-89, Revision 2. \n\n\tD.\tIf cracks are found, repair in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin 57-89 under Conditions II through VI. \n\n\tE.\tAlternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. \n\n\tF.\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\tG.\tReport the results of the initial inspections required by paragraph A., above, to the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. Include in the reporting information the date and condition of the structure or repair per McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin 57-89, McDonnell Douglas factory serial number, fuselage number, registration number, and accumulated number of flight hours and landings. \n\n\tH.\tFor purposes of complying with this AD, subject to acceptance by the assigned FAA Maintenance Inspector, the number of landings may be determined by dividing each airplane's time in service by the operator's fleet average from takeoff to landing for the airplane type. \n\n\tAll persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to McDonnell Douglas Corporation, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Director, Publications and Training, C1-750 (54-60). These documents also may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California.This amendment becomes effective June 27, 1984.
2013-22-14 R1: We are revising an airworthiness directive (AD) 2013-22-14 for any DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000T glider equipped with a Solo Kleinmotoren Model 2350 C engine. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued 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 engine shaft failure and consequent propeller detachment. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2000-03-20: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes, that requires repetitive ultrasonic inspections to detect cracks on the forward fittings in the radius of frame 40 adjacent to the tension bolts in the center section of the wings, and various follow-on actions. This amendment is prompted by reports of cracking due to fatigue-related stress in the radius of frame 40 adjacent to the tension bolts at the center/outer wing junction. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct fatigue cracking on the forward fittings in the radius of frame 40 adjacent to the tension bolts in the center section of the wings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wings.
89-03-05: 89-03-05 BOEING: Amendment 39-6120. Applicability: Model 757 series airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757- 27A0086, dated June 9, 1988, certificated in any category. \n\n\tCompliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. \n\n\tTo prevent unacceptable airframe vibrations during flight, accomplish the following: \n\n\tA.\tFor airplanes on which the elevator power control actuator (PCA) rod end and reaction link rod end bearings are lubricated at intervals of 1,000 flight hours or less, in accordance with Boeing Service Letter 757-SL-27-26, dated April 1, 1988: Within the next 90 days after the effective date of this AD or prior to the accumulation of 4,000 flight hours total time-in-service, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4,000 flight hours, perform an elevator freeplay check in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757- 27A0086, dated June 9, 1988. \n\n\tB.\tFor all other airplanes: Within the next 90 daysafter the effective date of this AD or prior to the accumulation of 3,000 flight hours total time-in-service, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight hours, perform an elevator freeplay check in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-27A-0086, dated June 9, 1988. \n\n\tC.\tIf freeplay exceeds the limits specified in the service bulletin, before further flight, replace elevator PCA reaction link rod end bearings and PCA rod end bearings, as necessary, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-27A0086, dated June 9, 1988. \n\n\tD.\tTerminating action for the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraph A. and B. of this AD consists of replacing all old design PCA reaction link rod end bearings with improved bearings and subsequent successful completion of freeplay inspection, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-27A0086, dated June 9, 1988. \n\n\tE.\tAn alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliancetime, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. \n\n\tNOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. \n\n\tF.\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 Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle,Washington. \n\n\tThis amendment (39-6120, AD 89-03-05) becomes effective March 6, 1989.
91-07-01: 91-07-01 BOEING: Amendment 39-6945. Docket No. 91-NM-45-AD. \n\n\tApplicability: Model 737 series airplanes, line numbers 1975 through 1989; and Model 757 series airplanes, line numbers 338 through 343; equipped with an Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) using symbol generators, part number S242T404-420; certificated in any category. \n\n\tCompliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. \n\n\tTo prevent blanking of either pilot's EFIS display and loss of one pilot's primary flight instruments, accomplish the following: \n\n\tA.\tWithin 10 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the EFIS symbol generators installed on the airplane and record the modification status. EFIS symbol generators which do not have Modification 3 implemented, must be removed and modified in accordance with Collins Service Bulletin EFIP-701E-34-03, dated February 1, 1991, prior to further flight. \n\n\tB.\tAny EFIS Symbol Generators with part number S242T404-420 which do nothave Modification 3 implemented, must be modified in accordance with Collins Service Bulletin EFIP-701E-34-03, dated February 1, 1991, before installation on an airplane. \n\n\tC.\tAn alternative method 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 forwarded through an FAA Principal Avionics Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, 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 information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington. \n\n\tThis amendment (39-6945, AD 91-07-01) becomes effective on April 3, 1991.
2000-03-22: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747-100, -200, and 747SP series airplanes, that requires repetitive detailed visual and ultrasonic inspections to detect missing, damaged, or broken taperlock bolts in the diagonal brace underwing fittings; and corrective actions, if necessary. This AD also requires eventual replacement of the aft 10 taperlock bolts with new bolts, which constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This amendment is prompted by reports of damaged, broken, and corroded taperlock bolts of the diagonal brace underwing fittings on the outboard strut due to stress corrosion cracking. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent loss of the underwing fitting load path due to missing, damaged, or broken taperlock bolts, which could result in separation of the engine and strut from the airplane.
92-20-06: 92-20-06 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-8380. Docket No. 92-NM-88-AD. Supersedes AD 91-06-10, Amendment 39-6929. \n\n\tApplicability: Model DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 series airplanes, and Model MD-88 airplanes; equipped with BFGoodrich, Aircraft Evacuation Systems (formerly Sargent Industries, Pico Division; formerly Pico, Inc.) evacuation slides, P/N 11331; certificated in any category. \n\n\tCompliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. \n\n\tTo prevent obstruction or hindrance with the emergency evacuation of the airplane and possible injuries to the passengers and the crew, accomplish the following: \n\n\t(a)\tFor airplanes on which the evacuation slides have been modified in accordance with Section 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 11331-25-226, Revision 2, dated January 4, 1991: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the girt bar flap in accordance with Paragraph 2B of BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 11331-25-248, dated April 15, 1992. \n\n\t(b)\tFor airplanes on which the evacuation slides have not been modified in accordance with Section 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 11331-25-226, Revision 2, dated January 4, 1991: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, install a new girt bar flap and firing line, and modify the valise, in accordance with Paragraph 2A of BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 11331-25-248, dated April 15, 1992. \n\n\t(c)\tAn 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, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 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, Los Angeles ACO. \n\n\tNOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any,may be obtained from the Los Angeles ACO. \n\n\t(d)\tSpecial flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. \n\n\t(e)\tThe installation and modifications shall be done in accordance with BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 11331-25-248, dated April 15, 1992. 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 BFGoodrich Company, Aircraft Evacuation Systems, 3414 South 5th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85040. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. \n\n\t(f)\tThis amendment becomes effective on November 20, 1992.
2000-04-03: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Models DC-3 and DC-4 series airplanes that requires an inspection to determine the type of airframe pneumatic deicing boots installed. This amendment also requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include requirements for activation of the pneumatic deicing boots for those airplanes equipped with "modern" boots. This amendment is prompted by reports of inflight incidents and an accident that occurred in icing conditions where the airframe pneumatic deicing boots were not activated. The actions specified by this AD are intended to ensure that flightcrews activate the pneumatic wing and tail deicing boots at the first signs of ice accumulation. This action will prevent reduced controllability of the aircraft due to adverse aerodynamic effects of ice adhering to the airplane prior to the first deicing cycle.
80-22-12 R2: 80-22-12 R2 BOEING: Amendment 39-3951 as amended by Amendment 39-4577 is further amended by Amendment 39-4661. Applies to all Model 707, 720, 727, and 737 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance time as follows: To assure the flight crew has positive warning when the leading edge devices are not extended for takeoff, accomplish the following unless already accomplished: \n\n\tA.\tOn or before March 31, 1983, except as provided for in paragraph C., below, install leading edge device logic that will provide aural warning when the leading edge devices have not been extended prior to takeoff in accordance with the following: \n\n\t\t(1)\t(For Boeing 707/720 Series Airplanes) Boeing Service Bulletin No. 3404, Revision 2, dated January 21, 1983, or other previous or subsequent FAA approved revisions. \n\n\t\t(2)\t(For Boeing 727 Series Airplanes) Boeing Service Bulletins No. 727-31-50, Revision 1, dated January 15, 1982, or No. 727-31-52, dated January 15, 1982, or other previous or subsequent FAA approved revisions. \n\n\t\t(3)\t(For Boeing 737 Series Airplanes) Boeing Service Bulletin No. 737-31-1038, Revision 3, dated October 29, 1982, or other previous or subsequent FAA approved revisions.\n \n\tB.\tAlternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. \n\n\tC.\tThis modification may be delayed until December 26, 1983, for the Model 727 and 737 series airplanes, provided the following cockpit checklist procedure, as implemented by each operator, is FAA approved by the appropriate Principal Operations Inspector: \n\n\t\t"The Leading Edge Device (LED) annunciator panel must be observed and must indicate proper leading edge device position prior to each takeoff."\n \n\tD.\tModification of the airplane in accordance with paragraph A. or B., above, constitutes terminating action for this AD. Once the modification is completed, the special cockpit procedure described in paragraph C., above, may be discontinued.\n \n\tAll persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108. \n\n\tAmendment 39-3951 became effective November 24, 1980. \n\n\tAmendment 39-4577 became effective March 7, 1983. \n\n\tThis Amendment 39-4661 becomes effective June 21, 1983.