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2002-12-05: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 767-200 series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections of the side panels of the nose wheel well for broken rivets and replacement of any broken rivets with bolts. This amendment also requires follow-on inspections of adjacent areas for cracks or broken rivets, whenever two or more adjacent broken rivets are found; repair of any cracks; and replacement of any broken rivets with bolts. Finally, this amendment provides for the optional replacement of all rivets in the affected areas with bolts, which terminates the repetitive inspections. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct broken rivets in the nose wheel well side panels and top panel, which could impair the function of the nose landing gear and cause fatigue cracks in the side panel and top panel webs of the nose wheel well, which could result in rapid cabin depressurization during flight. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2001-12-08: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 767 series airplanes, that requires removing the two existing escape ropes in the flight compartment; installing new escape ropes, bags, and placards; and replacing the nylon straps with new straps; as applicable. This action is necessary to ensure that flight crew members safely reach the ground from a flight compartment window in the event of an emergency evacuation. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
2018-14-07: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain serial numbered Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 429 helicopters. This AD requires marking a serial number on life-limited forward spars and actuator fitting assemblies. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these products.
94-13-02 R1: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 757 series airplanes, that requires tests of the thrust reverser system, and repair, if necessary; installation of a modification that terminates those tests; and repetitive operational checks of that installation, and repair, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by results of a safety review, which revealed that in-flight deployment of a thrust reverser could result in a significant reduction in the controllability of the airplane. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent deployment of a thrust reverser in flight and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
2007-26-06: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747-200B, 747-300, and 747-400 series airplanes. This AD requires an inspection to determine the manufacturer and manufacture date of the oxygen masks in the passenger service units of the outboard and center main deck, the flight attendant service units, flightcrew rest, upper and lower module of the door 5 overhead crew rest, lavatory modules, and miscellaneous ceiling panels, as applicable, and related investigative/corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from a report that several passenger masks with broken in-line flow indicators were found following a mask deployment. We are issuing this AD to prevent the in-line flow indicators of the passenger oxygen masks from fracturing and separating, which could inhibit oxygen flow to the masks and consequently result in exposure of the passengers and cabin attendants to hypoxia following a depressurization event.
2001-12-10: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 777-200 series airplanes, that requires repetitive detailed visual and ultrasonic inspections of the lower flange of the flaperon inboard support to find cracking, and corrective actions, if necessary. This AD also requires a modification, which terminates the repetitive inspections. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent fracture of the inboard support structure, which could result in an in-flight loss of the inboard flaperon, structural damage, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
2020-03-10: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for The Boeing Company Model 737 series airplanes, except for Model 737-100, - 200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of separation of the lower aft wing-to-body fairing panel 194E (''fairing panel 194E'') during flight, due to worn or damaged nutplates on the \n\n((Page 10037)) \n\nsupport structure. This AD requires repetitive inspections for discrepancies of fairing panel 194E, wheel well panel 193D, and support structure, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also requires rework of the panels and support structure, which terminates the repetitive inspections. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
87-16-01: 87-16-01 LOCKHEED-GEORGIA COMPANY and ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES: Amendment 39-5683. Applies to Lockheed JetStar Model 1329 and Model 1329-25 series airplanes, equipped with AiResearch Aviation Company Model 30-92 APU in accordance with STC SA1043WE or STC SA3297WE; and to Israel Aircraft Aero Commander Model 1121 series airplanes, equipped with the AiResearch Aviation Company Model 30-92 APU in accordance with STC SA1356WE; certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To minimize the potential for fuel fumes entering the cockpit and passenger compartment, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 600 hours time-in-service or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs earlier, install fuel line shrouds and associated drains in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of AiResearch Aviation Company Service Bulletin No. 11.39, Revision A, dated November 20, 1986, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. B. 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. C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Lockheed-Georgia Company, 86 South Cobb Drive, JetStar Customer Support, Dept. 64-26, Zone 668, Marietta, Georgia 30063; or AiResearch Aviation Company, Customer Support Department, 6201 West Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, California 90045. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California. This Amendment, 39-5683, becomes effective August 26, 1987.
94-12-10: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 767 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive inspections, tests, adjustments, and functional checks of the thrust reverser system and of selected engine wiring. This amendment adds a requirement for installation of a terminating modification, repetitive operational checks of that installation, and repair of any discrepancy found. This amendment is prompted by the identification of a modification that ensures that the level of safety inherent in the original type design of the thrust reverser system is further enhanced. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent deployment of a thrust reverser in flight and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
2007-25-20: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) airplanes; Model DC-10-40 and DC-10- 40F airplanes; and Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. This AD requires, for certain airplanes, modifying the thrust reverser command wiring of the number 2 engine. For certain other airplanes, this AD requires modifying the thrust reverser system wiring from the flight compartment to engines 1, 2, and 3 thrust reversers. This AD also requires installing thrust reverser locking systems on certain airplanes. This AD results from a determination that the thrust reverser systems on these McDonnell Douglas airplanes do not adequately preclude unwanted deployment of a thrust reverser. We are issuing this AD to prevent an unwanted deployment of a thrust reverser during flight, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.