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2020-14-04: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG (RRD) Trent 1000-A, Trent 1000-AE, Trent 1000-C, Trent 1000-CE, Trent 1000-D, Trent 1000-E, Trent 1000-G, and Trent 1000-H model turbofan engines. This AD requires removing and replacing one or both affected engines, depending on whether the engine pairing combinations are compliant or non-compliant, as described in the service information. This AD was prompted by occurrences of in- service engine surges on affected RRD Trent model turbofan engines with a high number of intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) module flight hours since new (HSN) or cycles since new (CSN). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
84-11-02 R2: 84-11-02 R2 BOEING: Amendment 39-4873 as amended by Amendment 39-4979, is further amended by Amendment 39-5117. Applies to the Model 767-200 series airplanes equipped with CF6 engines as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-73-11 dated March 28, 1984, or later FAA approved revision, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated unless previously accomplished. To prevent failure of the engine fuel feed hose and engine flame out or engine nacelle fire, accomplish the following: \n\n\tA.\tWithin the next 200 landings or 30 days, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 200 landings, inspect and replace, as necessary, the engine fuel feed hose in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-73-11 dated March 28, 1984, or later FAA approved revision. \n\n\tNOTE: It is anticipated that this AD will be amended when a new reinforced hose or equivalent terminating action is available. \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.\tFor the purpose of this AD, and when approved by an FAA maintenance inspector, the number of landings may be computed by dividing each airplane's time in service by the operator's fleet average time from takeoff to landing for the aircraft type. \n\n\tD.\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 inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. \n\n\tE.\tInstallation of fuel feed hose P/N S332TO12-11 in accordance with Service Bulletin 767-73-11, Revision 2, dated May 25, 1984, or later FAA-approved revisions, terminates the repetitive inspection requirement of paragraph A., above. \n\n\tAmendment 39-4873 became effective June 4, 1984. \n\tAmendment 39-4979 became effective January 24, 1985. \n\tThis amendment 39-5117becomes effective September 16, 1985.
2003-18-09: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 768-60, Trent 772-60, and Trent 772B-60 turbofan engines. This AD requires removal from service of certain part numbers of high pressure (HP) compressor rotor shafts, based on a newly established reduced life limit. This AD is prompted by reports of HP compressor drums with small cracks in blade loading slots found at overhaul inspection. The HP compressor drums are an integral part of the HP compressor rotor shaft. We are issuing this AD to prevent possible uncontained HP compressor drum failure, which could result in damage to the airplane.
93-21-04: 93-21-04 CANADAIR: Amendment 39-8801. Docket No. 93-NM-177-AD. Applicability: Model CL-600-2B19 "Regional Jet" series airplanes; serial numbers 7003 and subsequent; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent temporary loss of all braking action, accomplish the following: (a) Within 3 days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3 days, lubricate with grease the sliding shaft of the input plunger of the brake control valve assembly in accordance with Canadair Regional Jet Alert Service Bulletin S.B.A601R- 32-016, dated October 14, 1993. (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, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, New York ACO. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the New York ACO. (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 lubrication procedure shall be done in accordance with Canadair Regional Jet Alert Service Bulletin S.B.A601R-32-016, dated October 14, 1993. 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 Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier Regional Aircraft Division, Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. This information may be examined at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on February 4, 1994, to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by priority letter AD 93-21-04, issued October 18, 1993, which contained the requirements of this amendment.
98-04-08: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Bombardier Model CL-215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 series airplanes. This action requires repetitive ultrasonic inspections to detect cracking of the lower caps of the wing front spar and rear spar, and corrective action, 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 detect and correct cracking of the lower caps of the wing front spar and rear spar, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
2020-14-01: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Textron Inc. (Bell) Model 214ST helicopters. This AD was prompted by the discovery of bolts with nonconforming external thread root radii. This AD requires removing the affected bolts from service and prohibits installing an affected bolt on any helicopter. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
85-03-05: 85-03-05 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5001. Applies to Model HS 748 airplanes, certificated in all categories, which are listed in the British Aerospace service bulletins specified below. Compliance is required within the time interval specified in each of the following paragraphs, unless previously accomplished: A. To ensure the baggage door properly locks from the interior, within 180 days after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD), modify the baggage door in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/94, dated May 14, 1982. B. To ensure the passenger and crew/freight doors properly lock, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the doors in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/95, dated May 14, 1982. C. To prevent false door warnings on baggage, passenger, and crew/freight doors, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the doors in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/96, dated May 14, 1982. D. To ensure passenger, baggage, and crew/freight doors properly lock, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, install warning decals to the interior trim of the doors in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/97, dated May 14, 1982. E. To prevent false door warnings on baggage and crew/freight doors, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the doors in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/99, dated May 14, 1982. F. To ensure the large freight door properly locks, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, install warning decals to the interior trim of the door in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/100, dated May 14, 1982. G. To prevent failure of the crew/freight door locking mechanism swivel lever, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the swivel levers in accordance withBritish Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/101, Revision 1, dated December 1983. If necessary, replace parts in accordance with the service bulletin instructions. Repetitive inspections must be performed in accordance with the service bulletin instructions. H. To ensure the integrity of door sills and secondary locking mechanisms, inspect the passenger, baggage, and crew/freight doors (including the large freight door), within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/106, dated November 1982. If necessary, replace parts in accordance with the service bulletin instructions. Repetitive inspections must be performed in accordance with the service bulletin instructions. I. To provide an audible door unsafe warning on all airplanes, except Model 235, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, install an audible warning system in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 service bulletin 52/109,dated October 13, 1982. J. To provide an audible door unsafe warning on Model 235 airplanes, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, install an audible warning system in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/110, dated October 13, 1982. K. Alternate 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. L. 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. This amendment becomes effective March 11, 1985.
2003-18-03: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) model helicopters that requires inspecting the hydraulic brake hose (hose) for crazing, pinching, distortion, or leaks at the torque link hinge and replacing the hose, if necessary. This amendment also requires inspecting the hose and the emergency flotation gear pipe to ensure adequate clearance, and adjusting the landing gear leg, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by a report of a hose compression due to interference with a clamp that attaches the emergency flotation gear pipe. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the hose, resulting in failure of hydraulic pressure to the brakes on the affected landing gear wheel, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter during a run-on landing.
2003-18-02: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, that requires, among other actions, a detailed inspection of the rudder travel limitation unit for proper adjustment, measurement of the desynchronization of rudder servo-controls, installation of rigging placards for rudder servo-controls, and follow-on and corrective actions if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent desynchronization of the rudder servo-controls, which could result in high load factors on the rudder servo-controls, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the attachment fittings for the rudder servo- controls. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
92-12-10: 92-12-10 TEXTRON LYCOMING: Priority Letter issued on June 5, 1992. Docket No. 92-ANE-27 Applicability: Textron Lycoming Model TIO-540-S1AD engines installed on but not limited to Piper PA-32 Series Aircraft (Turbo Saratoga, Turbo Saratoga SP and Turbo Lance II aircraft). Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent failure of the fuel injector lines that can result in engine fire, accomplish the following: (a) Within 10 hours after the effective date of this AD inspect the fuel injector fuel lines between the fuel manifold and the fuel injector nozzles as follows: (1) Visually inspect each fuel injector fuel line for missing support clamps or support clamps with a loose, worn or missing support sleeve or cushion. Each fuel injector fuel line must be supported by at least one clamp. (2) Visually inspect each fuel injector fuel line for evidence of physical damage, including dents and chaffing, and for stains caused by fuel leakage. (b) Prior to further flight, replace any fuel injector fuel line that does not have a supporting clamp, has a clamp with a loose, worn, or missing support sleeve or cushion, or if the line itself is damaged or has evidence of fuel leakage. (c) After the effective date of this AD, reinspect the fuel lines in accordance with paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this AD and replace as necessary any fuel injector fuel lines in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD at each annual inspection, at each 100-hour inspection, at each engine overhaul, and after any maintenance has been performed on the engine where the fuel injector fuel lines have been disconnected or disturbed. (d) 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, New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-170, 180 South Franklin Street, Valley Stream, New York. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be obtained from the New York Aircraft Certification Office. (f) 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. (g) Copies of the applicable service information may be obtained from Textron Lycoming, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This information may be examined at the FAA, New England Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5299. (h) Priority letter AD 92-12-10, issued June 5, 1992, becomes effective upon receipt.