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2014-01-02: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) Model EC135P2+ and EC135T2+ helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the mechanical air conditioning system compressor bearing block upper bearing (upper bearing) for corrosion, leaking grease, condensation, or water. This AD was prompted by metallic debris from an upper bearing found in the air inlet areas of both engines in a Model EC135P2+ helicopter. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent metallic debris from damaging the engine, causing loss of engine power, and subsequent loss of helicopter control.
86-11-07: 86-11-07 CESSNA: Amendment 39-5324. Applies to the following Model U2O6G and TU206G airplanes modified with Soloy Turbine Pac installations in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) number SA2353NM: CESSNA SERIAL NUMBER SOLOY DATA PLATE NUMBER U20603989 763-013 U20604266 763-001 U20604287 763-003 U20604881 763-014 U20605232 763-005 U20605567 763-002 U20605584 763-015 U20605745 763-008 U20605936 763-006 U20606065 763-007 U20606227 763-004 U20606381 763-011 U20606628 763-010 U20606768 763-012 U20606816 763-009 Compliance: Required as indicated in the body of the AD unless previously accomplished. To preclude loss of the in-flight engine restart capability and to correct a condition that could cause erroneous navigation displays to the pilot, accomplish the following: (a) For the above listed airplanes modified by Soloy STC SA2353NM, within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective dateof this AD, remove and replace the voltage regulator in accordance with the instructions contained in Soloy Service Bulletin (S/B) 04-763 dated March 29, 1985. (b) For serial numbered airplanes U20604266, U20604287, U20605232, U20605567, U20605745, U20605936, U20606065, and U20606227 modified with Soloy STC SA2353NM, within the next 200 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, modify the electrical system circuit breaker installation in accordance with the instructions contained in Soloy S/B No. 02-763 dated January 7, 1985. (c) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (d) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, C-68966, Seattle, Washington 98168. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document referredto herein upon request to Soloy Conversions, LTD., 450 Pat Kennedy Way, S.W., Olympia, Washington 98502 or FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on July 4, 1986.
77-07-08: 77-07-08 FAIRCHILD (HILLER): Amendment 39-2866 as amended by Amendment 39-2992. Applies to Model 1100 and FH-1100 type helicopters certified in all categories. Compliance required as follows: To detect improper surface finish in the bolt holes at each end of the tail rotor tension torsion bars, P/N's 24-55106 which could lead to cracking of the bar plates, accomplish the following within the next 25 hours in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. Inspect the two tail rotor tension torsion bars, P/N's 24-55106 which have serial numbers prior to 1922 or illegible serial numbers, in accordance with Fairchild FH-1100 Service Bulletin No. SBFH1100-55-2A dated 19 January 1977, Section 2 "Accomplishment Instructions" or equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. If tension torsion bars are found unacceptable in accordance with the service bulletin or those procedures approved bythe Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, replace the bar with one that has been inspected and found acceptable in accordance with the service bulletin or an equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region may adjust the inspection interval specified in this AD. Amendment 39-2866 became effective April 11, 1977. This Amendment 39-2992 becomes effective August 5, 1977.
99-18-11: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Short Brothers Model SD3-SHERPA, SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 series airplanes, that requires replacement of the existing bolts that secure the elevator control torque tube bearing housing retaining plate with hex head bolts. 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 reduced movement of the elevator controls and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane, as a result of bolts coming loose on the elevator control torque tube bearing housing retaining plate.
2014-01-01: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Turbomeca S.A. Arrius 2F turboshaft engines. This AD requires a one- time inspection of the ejector assembly nozzle of an affected lubricating device and, if a discrepancy is found, removal and replacement with a part eligible for installation. This AD was prompted by an in-flight shutdown (IFSD) of an Arriel 1 engine. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the ejector assembly nozzle, which could lead to an IFSD of the engine, damage to the engine, and damage to the helicopter.
92-27-16: 92-27-16 SABRELINER: Amendment 39-8451. Docket No. 92-NM-229-AD. Applicability: Model NA265, NA265-20, -30, -40, -50, -60, -65, -70, and -80 series airplanes equipped with or converted to electrical driven hydraulic pump (single or double); as listed in Sabreliner Service Bulletin 92-5, dated December 11, 1992; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent electrical arcing, which could lead to fire inside the aft section of the fuselage, accomplish the following: (a) Within 30 days or 10 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, install redundant hydraulic pump/motor ground circuitry in accordance with Sabreliner Service Bulletin 92-5, dated December 11, 1992. (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, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),FAA, Small 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, Wichita ACO. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Wichita 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 installation shall be done in accordance with Sabreliner Service Bulletin 92-5, dated December 11, 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 Sabreliner Corporation, 18118 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield, Missouri 63005-1121. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue,SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita Kansas; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on January 13, 1993.
2013-26-10: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-524G2-19, RB211-524G3-19, RB211-524H-36, and RB211-524H2-19 turbofan engines. This AD requires a one-time reduction in the cyclic life of certain high-pressure (HP) compressor rotor stage 1 and stage 2 discs, and removal of discs that exceed the reduced cycle life. This AD was prompted by a review by RR of the cyclic life of life-limited parts (LLPs) for RB211-524 series engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent the failure of certain LLPs, which could result in uncontained engine damage and damage to the airplane.
99-18-14: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 172R airplanes equipped with a certain modification kit that reduces friction in the elevator control system. This AD requires inspecting the control yoke pivot bolt to assure positive clearance between the pivot bolt s threaded end and aileron direct cable. If positive clearance is not found, this AD requires replacing the control yoke pivot bolt, inspecting the adjacent aileron control cables for damage, and replacing any damaged aileron control cable. This AD is the result of the manufacturer supplying incorrect length control yoke pivot bolts in Cessna Modification Kits MK 172-27-01 that were shipped from September 21, 1998, through April 18, 1999. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of an aileron control cable because of an incorrect length control yoke pivot bolt rubbing on one of these cables, which could result in loss of aileron control with loss of directional control of the airplane.
99-18-07: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747-400 series airplanes, that requires installation of strap assemblies on the ceiling panels and rails that support the video monitors. This amendment is prompted by reports of the video monitor ceiling panels falling into the cabin area due to the failure of certain latch assemblies during turbulence. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent ceiling panels from falling into the passenger area in the event of failure of certain latch assemblies on the ceiling panels, which could result in consequent injury to the crew and passengers.
93-15-12: 93-15-12 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-8657. Docket 93-NM-16-AD. Supersedes AD 92-03-08, Amendment 39-8163, which superseded AD 91-07-02, Amendment 39-6932. Applicability: Model SF340A series airplanes, serial numbers 004 through 159, inclusive; and SAAB 340B series airplanes, serial numbers 160 and subsequent; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To ensure proper operation of the main landing gear (MLG) and the nose landing gear (NLG), accomplish the following: (a) Remove the MLG and NLG components identified in the attachments (listed below) to SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 1, dated October 17, 1990, and replace them with serviceable components prior to the accumulation of the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List," or within 60 days after April 15, 1991 (the effective date of AD 91-07-02, Amendment 39-6932), whicheveroccurs later. Thereafter, replace these components with serviceable components at intervals not to exceed the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List. " SAAB SERVICE BULLETIN SAAB 340-32-066 ATTACHMENTS AP PRECISION HYDRAULICS SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER DATE ISSUED ATTACHMENT NUMBER AIR83530-32-07 January 1990 1 AIR83570-32-04 January 1990 2 AIR83572-32-01 January 1990 3 AIR84306-32-07 January 1990 4 AIR84350-32-01 January 1990 5 AIR83022-32-18 REV 1 August 1990 6 (b) Remove the MLG and NLG components identified in the attachments (listed below) to SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 1, dated October 17, 1990, and replace them with serviceable components prior to the accumulation of the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List," or within 60 days after March 16, 1992 (the effective date of AD 92-03-08, Amendment 39-8163), whichever occurs later. Thereafter, replace these components with serviceable components at intervals not to exceed the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List. " SAAB SERVICE BULLETIN SAAB 340-32-066 ATTACHMENTS AP PRECISION HYDRAULICS SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER DATE ISSUED ATTACHMENT NUMBER AIR83064-32-02 January 1990 7 AIR84310-32-07 January 1990 8 (c) Remove the MLG and NLG components identified in the attachments (listed below) to SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 2, dated June 12, 1992, and replace them with serviceable components prior to the accumulation of the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List," or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Thereafter, replace these components with serviceable components at intervals not to exceed the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List. " SAAB SERVICE BULLETIN SAAB 340-32-066 ATTACHMENTS AP PRECISION HYDRAULICS SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER DATE ISSUED ATTACHMENT NUMBER AIR83530-32-07 REV 1 January 1992 1 AIR83570-32-04 REV 1 January 1992 2 AIR83572-32-01 REV 1 January 1992 3 AIR84306-32-07 REV 1 January 1992 4 AIR84350-32-01 REV 1 January 1992 5 AIR83022-32-18 REV 2 January 1992 6 AIR83064-32-02 REV 1 January 1992 7 AIR84310-32-07 REV 1 January 1992 8 AIR83608-32-01 January 1992 9 (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, 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. (e) 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. (f) The modifications shall be done in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 2, dated June 12, 1992, and SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 1, dated October 17, 1990. Revision 2 of SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066 contains the following list of effective pages: Page Number Revision Level Shown on Page Date Shown on Page Title Page, 1 2 June 12, 1992 ATTACHMENT 1 1 1 January 1992 2-3 Original January 1990 ATTACHMENT 2 1-2 1 January 1992 ATTACHMENT 3 1 1 January 1992 2 Original June 1990 ATTACHMENT 4 1-2 1 January 1992 ATTACHMENT 51-2 1 January 1992 ATTACHMENT 6 1, 3 2 January 1992 2, 4 Original January 1990 ATTACHMENT 7 1, 3 1 January 1992 2 Original January 1990 ATTACHMENT 8 1 1 January 1992 2-3 Original January 1990 ATTACHMENT 9 1-2 Original January 1992 The incorporation by reference of SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 2, dated June 12, 1992, is approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. The incorporation by reference of SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 1, dated October 17, 1990, was approved previously by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51 as of March 16, 1992 (57 FR 5376, February 14, 1992). Copies may be obtained from SAAB-SCANIA AB, SAAB Aircraft Product Support, S-581.88, Linkoping, Sweden. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; orat the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (g) This amendment becomes effective on September 17, 1993.