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85-12-03: 85-12-03 DeHAVILLAND: Amendment 39-5074. Applies to DeHavilland Model DHC-7 series airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 3 thru 86, 89, 91, 94, and 95, certificated in all categories. To preclude the occurrence of a ground fire caused by engine fuel impinging on landing gear brakes under certain wind conditions, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: A. Within the next nine months after the effective date of this AD, accomplish a modification of the engine fuel drain system in accordance with Modification No. 7/2175 and DeHavilland Service Bulletin 7-71-18, Revision A, dated January 20, 1984. B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region. C. 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 modifications required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective July 5, 1985.
99-23-26: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to General Electric Aircraft Engines (GE) CF34 series turbofan engines, that currently requires installation of a main fuel control (MFC) that incorporates a flange vent groove and installation of an MFC with improved overspeed protection. This amendment requires replacement of Buna-N O-rings with Viton O-rings or a new location of the vent groove on the MFC mounting flange, or installation of an MFC with improved overspeed protection. This amendment is prompted by the determination that the location of the reworked vent groove was ineffective, and that replacement of Buna-N preformed packings with Viton preformed packings will alleviate the unsafe condition. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent uncommanded engine accelerations, which could result in an engine overspeed, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the airplane. The incorporation by reference of GE Alert ServiceBulletins (ASB s) No. A73-33, dated November 21, 1997; A73-33, Revision 1, dated May 29.1998; and A73-19, Revision 1, dated February 20, 1998, was approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of July 27, 1999. The incorporation by reference of GE ASB No. CF34AL 73-A0025, dated July 7, 1999; CF34BJ 73-A0040, dated July 7, 1999; CF34AL S/B 73-0026, dated August 12, 1999; and CF34BJ S/B 73-0041, dated August 12,1999, is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of December 6, 1999. Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or before January 18, 2000.
82-25-10: 82-25-10 AVCO LYCOMING: Amendment 39-4511. Applies to Avco Lycoming ALF502L, L-2, R-3, and R-4 Turbofan Engines. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent engine power loss, uncontained engine failure, and in-flight engine shutdown, caused by separation of first stage compressor stator vane airfoils and/or separation of fourth stage turbine blade airfoils, one of which was not contained, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to December 16, 1982, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 operating cycles since the last inspection, perform boroscope inspections of first stator vane segments in accordance with Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin ALF502-72-0012, Revision 2, dated June 17, 1982, until paragraph (b) is accomplished. (b) Prior to July 1, 1983, replace first stage compressor stator vane assembly with the improved first stage compressor stator vane assembly in accordance with Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin ALF502-72-0025,Revision 1, dated June 17, 1982. (c) Prior to December 16, 1982, conduct eddy current inspections of fourth stage turbine blades in accordance with Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin ALF502-72-0027 dated May 26, 1982. (d) Prior to July 1, 1983, replace fourth stage turbine nozzle with the improved fourth stage turbine nozzle in accordance with Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin ALF502-72-0021, dated April 16, 1982. (e) Later FAA approved revisions of the service bulletins, referred to in this AD, and/or equivalent means approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Branch, FAA, New England Region, may be used in lieu of the above listed service bulletins. (f) Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Manager, Engine Certification Branch, FAA, New England Region, may adjust the compliance date specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiatingdata to justify the increase for that operator. This amendment becomes effective December 16, 1982.
2019-15-01: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that main landing gear (MLG) side stay actuators have been assembled using nonconforming split ball bearings. This AD requires verification of the serial numbers of the installed MLG side stay actuator assemblies, and replacement of the affected parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
2019-15-06: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-22-07 for all Engine Alliance (EA) GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 model turbofan engines. AD 2018-22-07 required inspection of the stage 6 seal ring for correct installation and inspection of the high-pressure compressor (HPC) stages 2-5 spool for cracks and, depending on the results of the inspections, replacement of the HPC stages 2-5 spool with a part eligible for installation. This AD requires the same inspections but reduces the inspection interval and adds a repetitive inspection and a mandatory terminating action. This AD was prompted by a shop finding of axial cracks in the interstage 5-6 seal teeth of the HPC stages 2-5 spool spacer arm due to an incorrectly installed stage 6 seal ring. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
99-02-18: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes, that requires removing the thermal insulating blankets from the upper rear nacelle structure; re-positioning the engine exhaust duct; and replacing the engine exhaust bracket with a new engine exhaust bracket, if necessary. For certain airplanes, this amendment also requires installing new stainless steel plates onto the upper rear nacelle structure. 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 fretting of the titanium thermal insulating blankets, which could result in an increased risk of fire in the engine exhaust duct of the tail pipe.
98-21-13: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes. This AD requires replacing the elevator trim servo motor with a new motor of improved design; and inspecting the cable tension and electrical operation of the elevator and trim tab for proper operation, and making any necessary adjustments. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the elevator trim servo motor drive gear assembly from remaining engaged when the autopilot is disengaged, which could result in the pilot having to manually overpower the elevator trim control and possibly lose directional control of the airplane during critical phases of flight.
2019-16-02: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all GE Honda Aero Engines (GHAE) HF120 model turbofan engines with a certain fuel pump metering unit (FPMU) assembly. This AD was prompted by damage found on the permanent magnetic alternator (PMA) drive gear within the FPMU assembly. This AD requires removal of a certain FPMU assembly and its replacement with a part eligible for installation. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
98-19-15: This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-19-15, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. (Fairchild) SA226 and SA227 series airplanes. The AD applies to those airplanes that are equipped with Barber-Colman pitch trim actuators, part number (P/N) 27-19008-001 or P/N 27-19008-002. This AD requires incorporating information into the Limitations Section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) that imposes a speed restriction and a minimum pilot requirement. The AD resulted from reports of two incidents of abrupt movement of the horizontal stabilizer to or near the full airplane nose-up position. These two incidents involved mechanical failure of these Barber-Colman pitch trim actuators. The actions specified by this AD are intended to lessen the severity of airplane pitch up caused by mechanical failure of the pitch trim actuator, which could result in a pitch upset and structural failure of the airplane.
2007-03-04: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. 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 cracking of the wing MLG (main landing gear) rib 6 aft bearing forward lugs, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the MLG attachment. This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.