This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Boeing Model 747400 series airplanes modified by supplemental type certificate SA8843SW. This proposal would require modifying the passenger entertainment system (PES) installed by that STC and revising the Airplane Flight Manual. This action is

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Treasury Department

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 series airplanes. This action requires repetitive inspections of any chemical oxygen generators and/or passenger, attendant, or lavatory service unit assemblies of the passenger oxygen system that have been replaced, to

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 717 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections of the rod ends of the spoiler holddown actuators for breakage along the intersection of the thread runout and the outer spherical surface of the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document revises an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 series airplanes. The proposed AD would have required an eddy current inspection to detect cracks in the upper girder of the two main landing gear (MLG) brackets; and repair of a cracked bracket followed

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes, that currently requires modification of the autopilot mode engagement/disengagement lever of the rudder artificial feel unit. This action would require a different modification of the lever. It would also

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 767 series airplanes powered by General Electric engines, that requires modification of the nacelle strut and wing structure. This amendment is prompted by reports indicating that the actual operational loads applied to the nacelle are higher than the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 737200 and 300 series airplanes, that currently requires a onetime inspection to detect cracks of the lower frames and reinforcing angles of the main deck cargo door where the door latch fittings attach between certain fuselage stations and water

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all McDonnell Douglas Model MD11 series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model PW4400 series engines. This action requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to advise the flight crew of applicable operational limits. This action is necessary to ensure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 series airplanes, that requires a onetime eddy current inspection for cracks of the fuselage butt joint which is forward of the emergency exits on the left and righthand sides of the airplane at the level of stringers

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D series turbofan engines. This amendment requires removing certain 2nd stage compressor disks, specified by part number (P/N) and serial number (SN), from service. This amendment is prompted by a report from PW of a number of JT8D engine 2nd

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 707 and 720 series airplanes, that requires replacement of wiring for the fuel boost pumps and override pumps with new
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wiring, installation of Teflon sleeving on the wiring, and associated actions. This amendment also requires repetitive

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 727, 737, 757200, 757200CB, and 757300 series airplanes. This AD requires modification of the latch assembly of the escape slides. For certain airplanes, this AD also requires installation of a cover assembly on the trigger housing of the inflation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain SOCATAGroupe AEROSPATIALE (Socata) Model TBM 700 airplanes. The proposed AD would require you to apply Loctite on attaching bolt threads of inboard, central, and outboard carriages; increase tightening torques; and replace central carriage attaching

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, that currently requires, for certain airplanes, revising the Airplane Flight Manual, and, for all airplanes, performing repetitive inspections for wear or damage of the inlet check valves and inlet adapters of the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes. This proposal would require a modification involving nondestructive test inspections of the 34 fastener holes in each rear wing spar, corrective action, if necessary, and cold working of the holes to

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to certain models of Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series turbofan engines. This amendment requires operators to perform initial and repetitive inspections for cracking of high pressure compressor (HPC) front drum rotors based on cycle usage. This amendment also requires the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD11 and MD11F series airplanes, that currently requires replacement of the existing terminal strips and supports above the main cabin area; and installation of spacers between terminal strips and mounting brackets in

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the lowpressure solenoid valve for the crew oxygen supply with a modified valve. This action is necessary to prevent faulty operation of the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which is applicable to all Model A320 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive measurements of the deflection of the elevator trailing edge; inspections of the elevator servo controls and their attachments; and replacement of worn or damaged parts, if necessary. This

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Gulfstream Model GV series airplanes, that requires repetitively replacing the existing nose wheel steering actuator with a new or reworked actuator having the same part number. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent loss of nose wheel steering

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Bombardier Model DHC8200 and 300 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive inspections to detect chafing or arcing damage to the cable/wire and fuel tube assemblies on the righthand side of each engine, and replacement with new components, if

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 407 helicopters that requires replacing certain cockpit warning horns. This amendment is prompted by reports that pilots have had difficulty in distinguishing between the FADEC Fail horn, the Engine Out horn, and the Low Rotor RPM horn. The

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Honeywell International, Inc., (formerly AlliedSignal, Inc., and Textron Lycoming) T5313B series, T5317 series, and former military T53 series, turboshaft engines having certain serial number centrifugal compressor impellers,

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would have applied to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 150, 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 210, and 336 series airplanes. The proposed AD would have affected those airplanes equipped with 0513166 series plastic control wheels. The proposed AD would have required you to

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Cirrus Design Corporation (CDC) Models SR20 and SR22 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect one time for understrength rivets on the elevator torque tube and rudder hinge and replace any understrength rivets. This AD is the result of CDC notifying FAA that

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration