This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 737200 and 300 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking in the radii on the support angles on the lower jamb (latch lug fittings) of the main deck cargo door, and replacement of cracked parts. This

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment revises an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S76A helicopters. That AD currently requires a onetime inspection of the tail rotor blade (blade) spar elliptical centering plug (centering plug) for disbonding and the addition of a retaining pad on the pitch change shaft between the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
SUMMARY: This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This proposal would require installation of a retainer device on the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC8 series airplanes, that requires a onetime inspection to determine the manufacturer of the circuit breakers, and corrective action, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by reports of smoke and electrical odor in the flight compartment and

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Cessna Model 750 airplanes, that requires removal of a certain existing bulkhead web doubler, installation of left and right bulkhead web doublers, and enlargement of the lightening holes. This action is necessary to prevent jamming of the roll control system, due to

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment surpersedes two existing airworthiness directives (AD's), applicable to General Electric Company (GE) T58 and CT58 series turboshaft engines. The current AD's revised the counting method for hours in repetitive heavylift (RHL) service and reduced the life limit for rotating components. Lifelimited rotating components must be removed

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 series airplanes, that currently requires replacement of the anti skid control boxes with improved units. This action would require modification or replacement of the antiskid control boxes with new improved units, which

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all SOCATAGroupe Aerospatiale (SOCATA) Models TB 9, TB 10, TB 20, TB 21, and TB 200 airplanes. The proposed AD would require you to repetitively inspect the lower rudder hinge fitting for cracks. The proposed AD would also require you to repair any crack found

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 inspect for defective Amendment A fuel tank air vent valves and replace with parts of improved design. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing

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 DC910, 20, 30, 40, and 50 series airplanes; C9 airplanes; Model DC981, 82, 83, and 87 series airplanes; and Model MD88 airplanes. This proposal would require an inspection to detect chafing or overheat damage of the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to various transport category airplanes equipped with certain Mode C air traffic control (ATC) transponders manufactured by Rockwell Collins, Inc. This proposal would require testing each transponder; replacing certain parts in any transponder which fails

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Bombardier Model DHC8102, 103, 106, 201, 202, 301, 311, and 315 series airplanes, that requires modifying the oxygen flow control valve. This action is necessary to ensure that proper oxygen flow will be available to passengers when needed. This action is intended to

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Bombardier Model DHC8200, and 300 series airplanes. This action requires repetitive inspections to detect chafing or arcing damage to the cable/wire and fuel tube assemblies on the right hand side of each engine, and replacement with new components, if

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 757200 series airplanes, that currently requires inspections to detect cracking on the free edge of the tang, if necessary, and of the fastener holes in the lower spar chord; and various followon actions. That AD also provides for an optional

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD11 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive general visual inspections of the power feeder cables, terminal strip, fuseholder, and fuses of the galley load control unit (GLCU) within the No. 3 bay

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to
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certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC910, 20, 30, 40, and 50 series airplanes, and C9 airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive general visual and xray inspections to detect cracks of the upper and lower corners and upper center of

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 747100 and 200 series airplanes modified by supplemental type certificate ST00196SE, that requires modification of the inflight entertainment (IFE) system and revision of the Airplane Flight Manual. This action is necessary to ensure that the flight crew is

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 747SP series airplanes modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST09097ACD, that requires modifying the passenger entertainment system (PES) installed by that STC and revising the Airplane Flight Manual. This action is necessary to ensure that the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD); applicable to certain Boeing Model 737 600, 700, and 800 series airplanes; that currently requires repetitive inspections of certain elevator hinge plates, and corrective action, if necessary. That AD also provides for an optional replacement of the elevator hinge

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to Turbomeca S.A. Artouste II and Artouste III series turboshaft engines. This amendment requires installation of modification TU 24, TU 167, or TU 164, depending on the specific engine series. These modifications will prevent uncommanded partial closing or total closing

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes to revise an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD11 series airplanes, that currently requires a onetime inspection to identify the part numbers of two dimmer controls for the overhead instrument panel light and circuit breaker lightplate located in the flight compartment.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, that requires a onetime inspection for chafing between the hose for the passenger oxygen system (hereinafter called the ``oxygen hose'') and adjacent electrical wire bundles at certain passenger service units, and corrective actions,

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to RollsRoyce plc. Tay Model 65015 and 65154 turbofan engines. This proposal would require revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) in the Time Limits Section of the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive detailed visual inspections to find discrepancies of the installation of the midspar fuse pins of the inboard and outboard struts, and followon actions, if necessary. That AD also provides

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain SOCATAGroupe Aerospatiale (Socata) Model TBM 700 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect for defective Amendment A fuel tank air vent valves and replace with parts of improved design. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration