This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all McDonnell Douglas Model DC10 series airplanes, and KC10A and KDC10 (military) airplanes. This proposal would require certain modifications of the thrust reverser control and indication system and wiring on each engine. This proposal is prompted by a

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting airworthiness directive (AD) 20000751 that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of McDonnell Douglas Model 717200 series airplanes by individual notices. This AD requires coiling and stowing of electrical wires between the glareshield control panel and the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A300600 series airplanes, that requires modification of certain electrical looms of the nose and main landing gear and modification of the rotor shaft attachment of the nose and main landing gear tachometers. This amendment is prompted by issuance of

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France Model EC120B helicopters. This action requires adjusting the clearance of the cabin sliding door if necessary. This amendment is prompted by an inflight loss of a cabin sliding door, which had been locked in the fully opened position. The actions specified in this AD

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to General Electric Company (GE) CF645, 50, 80A, 80C2, and 80E1 turbofan engines with certain high pressure compressor rotor (HPCR) stage 39 spools installed. This action requires initial ultrasonic and eddy current inspections of certain HPCR stage 39 spools for cracks.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Industrie Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes, that currently requires inspection of the fuselage longitudinal lap joints and circumferential joints, and of the stringers and doublers for bonding delamination and cracks; and repairs,

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (BHTI)manufactured Model HH 1K, TH1F, TH1L, UH1A, UH1B, UH1E, UH1F, UH1H, UH1L, and UH1P; and Southwest Florida Aviation SW204, SW204HP, SW205, and SW205A1 helicopters. This AD requires removing and replacing certain main rotor mast (mast)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, that requires repetitive ultrasonic inspections to detect corrosion of the retraction links of the main landing gear (MLG), and replacement of the retraction link with a new retraction link, if necessary. This amendment is

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747 400, 757200, 767200, and 767300 series airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive checks to detect certain failures in the warning electronic unit (WEU) or modular avionic warning electronic assembly (MAWEA); repetitive

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the anti skid control boxes with improved units. This action is necessary to prevent electromagnetic interference with the antiskid control system, which could

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB120, EMB120ER, and EMB120RT series airplanes. This proposal would require removal of a certain fastener, if applicable, and sealing of the corresponding fastener hole. This action is necessary to prevent contact between one of

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes, that requires repetitive detailed visual and dye penetrant inspections of the backup struts in the left and right nacelles to detect discrepancies; and corrective actions, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by issuance of

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 20001552, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model (BHTI) Model 204B, 205A, 205A1, 205B, and 212 helicopters by individual letters. This AD reduces the retirement index number

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD11 series airplanes, that currently requires a onetime inspection to detect discrepancies at certain areas around the entry light connector of the sliding ceiling panel above the forward passenger doors, and repair, if necessary. For

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC10 series airplanes, Model MD10 series airplanes, and Model MD11 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections of the number 1 and 2 electric motors of the auxiliary hydraulic pump for electrical

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC910, 920, 930, 940, and 950 series airplanes and C9 (military) airplanes. This action requires, among other actions, measuring the diameter of the hole counterbore of the outboard idler hinge fitting of the left and right wing flap;

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all British Aerospace Model BAe 146 and Model Avro 146RJ series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive nondestructive testing (NDT) inspections to detect cracking at the fuselage end of the inner sidestays of the main landing gear (MLG) by

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes to remove Airworthiness Directive (AD) 20000319, which currently applies to all Industrie Aeronautiche e Meccaniche (I.A.M.) Model Piaggio P180 airplanes that are equipped with pneumatic deicing boots. AD 20000319 requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include requirements for activating the airframe pneumatic

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD9030 series airplanes. That AD currently requires replacement of certain ground block screws with new screws; and retermination of the circuit ground wires of the electrical power control unit (EPCU) to separate grounding points. The

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Agusta Model A109E helicopters, that currently requires inspections of the exhaust ejector locking system, clamp, and dampers for each engine. The existing AD also requires verifying the torque of the metallic clamps and installing safety wire on the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 series airplanes. This proposal would require a onetime general visual inspection for proper rigging of the liftdumper micro switches installed in the left and righthand sides of the pedestal; a

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 727 and 727C series airplanes, that requires onetime inspections of the exterior body skin located at the forward corners of the midgalley door hinge cutouts to detect cracking, and corrective actions, if necessary. This AD also requires modification of

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. (Maule) M4, M5, M6, M7, MX7, and MXT7 series airplanes and Models MT7235 and M8 235 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect all
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Airbus Model A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340 series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections to detect missing and incorrectly installed parts of the footrest actuator assembly, and replacement of discrepant parts with new parts. This AD also provides for optional

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France Model AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, D, and AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters that requires replacing certain circuit breakers. This amendment is prompted by the discovery of the loss of electrical continuity between the terminals of an installed circuit breaker. The

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration