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76-18-06: 76-18-06 PIPER: Amendment 39-2716. Applies to Model PA-31T, Serial Nos. 31T-7400001 through 31T-7620039 certificated in all categories. To prevent possible hazards in flight associated with cracks in the elevator and elevator tab support structure, accomplish the following within the next fifty hours in service after the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished. (a) Alter the stabilizer/elevator/elevator tab structure in accordance with Piper Elevator Hinge Modification Kit No. 761 056 or approved equivalent alteration. (b) Equivalent alterations must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 504 refers to this subject.) This amendment is effective September 10, 1976.
2016-23-07: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-02-08 for all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. AD 2013-02-08 required inspection of the trunnions and upper and lower pins of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA), and replacement or re-identification if necessary; and revision of the maintenance program to include safe life limits and inspection requirements for the HSTA. This new AD requires certain actions related to the trunnions and pins for the HSTA, revising the maintenance or inspection program, and removing certain airplanes from the applicability. This AD was prompted by a determination that not all affected attachment pins and trunnions were included in the inspections required by AD 2016-02-08, and that incorrect attachment hardware may have been used in replacements on certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2018-19-33: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2016-23-08: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-400 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks in the upper chord of the overwing stub beams at body station (STA) 578 emanating from the rivet location common to the crease beam inner chord and the overwing stub beam upper chord. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent the unsafe condition on these products.
2016-24-01: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-102, -103, and -106 airplanes; and Model DHC-8-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of heat damage found on a nacelle firewall after an unsuccessful engine ground start and several events of heat damage found on direct current starter/generator terminal block assemblies. This AD requires an inspection to detect damage on the nacelle firewalls and the terminal block assemblies and to make sure the insulating sleeves are installed and have no damage, and corrective action if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
93-22-03: 93-22-03 FOKKER: Amendment 39-8728. Docket 93-NM-78-AD. Applicability: Model F28 Mark 0100 series airplanes; serial numbers 11244 through 11407, inclusive, 11409, and 11410; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent reduced braking authority and reduced directional control of the airplane while it is on the ground, accomplish the following: (a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, conduct an inspection of the rudder (brake) pedal assemblies, to verify installation of retainer rings, part number (P/N) MS16624-1075, in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-27-047, Revision 1, dated February 9, 1993. (1) If all of the retainer rings are installed correctly, no further action is required by this AD. (2) If any retainer ring is not installed, or is not installed correctly, prior to further flight, install retainer ring, P/N MS16624-1075, in accordance with the service bulletin. (b) 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: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (c) Special 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. (d) The inspection and necessary installation shall be done in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-27-047, Revision 1, dated February 9, 1993, which contains the following list of effective pages: Page Number Revision Level Shown on Page Date Shown on Page 1 1 February 9, 1993 2-4 Original August 28, 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 Fokker Aircraft USA, Inc., 1199 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. 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. (e) This amendment becomes effective on December 16, 1993.
2024-19-11: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 and R44 II helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of a fractured clutch shaft forward yoke (yoke) on the main rotor (M/R) drive due to fatigue cracking. This AD requires visually inspecting a certain part-numbered flex plate assembly (flex plate) and certain part-numbered yokes, including each flex plate bolt, and depending on the inspection results, removing an affected part from service and replacing an affected part with an airworthy part. This AD also requires removing a certain part-numbered yoke from service after accumulating a certain number of hours time-in-service (TIS) or a certain number of years, or as an alternative to removing the part from service, performing a 10x or higher power magnification visual inspection and, if needed, a magnetic particle inspection. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2004-11-04: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Eagle Aircraft (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd (Eagle Aircraft) Model Eagle 150B airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect certain canard inboard flap hinge support brackets (initially prior to further flight and repetitively before the first flight of each day) and perform any necessary follow-up action. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authorities for Australia and Malaysia. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the canard inboard flap hinge support brackets caused by undetected cracks. This failure could result in asymmetric flap deployment and the inability to lower or raise the flaps with consequent loss of control of the airplane.
70-08-02: 70-08-02 BELL: Amendment 39-968 as amended by Amendment 39-1137 Applies to all Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters and all other helicopters incorporating any of the following tail rotor drive shaft assemblies: 47-644-172-3 47-644-180-1 47-644-186-1 47-644-180-5 47-644-187-5 47-644-214-1 47-644-187-11 Compliance required no later than March 1, 1971; however, replacement is recommended at the next 1200-hour overhaul. To prevent failure from internal corrosion, remove and replace all tail rotor drive shaft assemblies installed on applicable helicopters as indicated below in accordance with the applicable maintenance and overhaul manual: Remove Replace With 47-644-172-3 47-644-172-9 47-644-180-1 47-644-180-9 47-644-180-5 47-644-180-11 47-644-214-1 47-644-214-9 47-644-186-1 47-644-186-5 47-644-187-5 47-644-187-17 47-644-187-11 47-644-187-19 (Bell Service Bulletin No. 47-145, Rev. B, dated March 26, 1970, pertains to this matter) Amendment 39-968 effective May 9, 1970. This amendment, 39-1137, becomes effective January 1, 1971.
90-21-20: 90-21-20 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-6770. Docket No. 90-NM-91-AD. Applicability: All Model A320-111, A320-211, and A320-231 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 350 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the simultaneous activation in flight of two angle of attack sensors and subsequent incorrect pitch-down command to the elevator, accomplish the following: A. Perform one of the following: 1. Disconnect and modify the wiring in the relay box 103VU, in Zone 127, and in Zone 232, in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-34-1012, Revision 1, dated April 10, 1990; or Revision 2, dated June 8, 1990; or 2. Accomplish Modification No. 21824P1953, which consists of moving the test control wires of the angle of attack sensors, in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-34-1013, dated June 1, 1990. B. 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. C. 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 Airbus Industrie, Airbus Support Division, Avenue Didier Daurat, 31700 Blagnac, France. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington. This amendment (39-6770, AD 90-21-20) becomes effective November 19, 1990.