This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France (ECF) Model AS365N3 helicopters that requires modifying the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) software within 90 days after the effective date of this AD. This amendment is prompted by a design problem in the FADEC ``power loss printed circuit board''

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes, and certain Model A300 B4600, B4600R, and F4600R (collectively called A300600) series airplanes. This action requires a onetime inspection to detect cracks in gear rib 5 (left and right) of the main landing gear

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR42200, 300, 320, and 500 series airplanes; and Model ATR72 series airplanes; that requires replacement of the existing uplock boxes of the main and nose landing gears with modified uplock boxes. The actions specified by this AD are intended 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 DC1010, 15, 30, 30F (KC10A and KDC10 military), and 40 series airplanes; and Model MD1010F series airplanes. This proposal would require an inspection to verify that the wire connections at circuit breakers are properly

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 737600, 700, and 800 series airplanes, that currently requires an inspection of the power distribution panels (PDP) to verify proper installation of the power feeder terminals and associated hardware, and corrective actions, if necessary. The

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 a low point in the fuel tank air vent valve hose; and reroute the hose as necessary. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 20002552 which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Model 369A, H, HE, HM, HS, D, E, FF, and 500N helicopters. This amendment supersedes an existing emergency AD that requires, before

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Short Brothers Model SD360 SHERPA, SD3SHERPA, SD3 30, and SD360 series airplanes, that requires replacement of the existing pneumatic deicing boot pressure indicator switch with a newly designed switch. This amendment is prompted by an occurrence on a similar airplane model

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 MD11 series airplanes. This proposal would require installation of protective sleeving on the right emergency alternating current wire assembly of the overhead switch panel. This action is necessary to ensure that

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (EHC) Model TH28 and 480 helicopters. The AD would require establishing a life limit for certain upper and lower main rotor hub plates of 5000 hours timein service (TIS), creating a component history card or equivalent record, and replacing

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 767200 series airplanes modified by supplemental type certificate SA4998NM, that requires modification of the inflight entertainment (IFE) system to connect it to a different power source. This action is necessary to prevent the inability of the flight crew to

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC10 series airplanes, Model MD10 series airplanes, and Model MD11 series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections of the number 1 and 2 electric motors of the auxiliary hydraulic pump for electrical resistance, continuity, mechanical

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 SF340A series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the air recirculation fans in the flight compartment and the passenger compartment. These fans may be replaced with upgraded fans with new brushes having

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD9030 series airplanes, that requires revising the wiring of the selective calling (SELCAL) system. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent inadvertent very high frequency transmissions and subsequent loss of radio

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Hamilton Sundstrand model 247F propellers. This action requires a onetime rework of certain model 247F propellers by removing all four propeller blades from service, replacing those blades with serviceable propeller blades, and marking the propeller with a new

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, that requires performing a onetime inspection for chafing of certain electrical wire bundles behind the flight engineer's panel in the cockpit; repairing any chafed wire bundles, if necessary; and installing Teflon sleeving over the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Eurocopter France (ECF) Model EC120B helicopters and currently requires adjusting the clearance of the cabin sliding door if necessary. This amendment requires adding an end stop to the front rail and modifying the rear stop of the middle rail to increase its

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Dassault Model MystereFalcon 50 series airplanes. This action requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual to prohibit flight operation under reduced vertical separation minimum (RVSM). This action is necessary to prevent near misses or collision with other

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all SOCATAGroupe Aerospatiale (SOCATA) Models TB 9, TB 10, TB 20, TB 21, and TB 200 airplanes that do not have factory Modification 165, any edition, incorporated on the front seats. This AD requires you to modify the front seats that have solid metal seat pans. This AD is

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 MD11 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the insulation blankets of the forward and center cargo compartments in the area of the cargo control units (CCU) with new insulation blankets. This action

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, that currently requires a onetime inspection of the fuselage skin adjacent to the drag splice fitting to detect cracking, and followon actions, if necessary. This action would mandate new repetitive inspections

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT9D7R4 series turbofan engines. This proposal would require initial and repetitive fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) of the high pressure turbine (HPT) 1st stage disk aft lugs, and if the aft lug(s) are cracked, replacement of

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes. This action 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. This action also provides

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to BMW RollsRoyce (RR) GmbH models BR700710A110 turbofan engines with fan disk part numbers (P/N's) BRR18803, BRR19248, or BRR20791 installed, and BR700710A220 turbofan engines with fan disks P/N's BRR19248 or BRR20791 installed. This action requires initial and repetitive

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC1010, 15, 30, and 30F (KC10A military) series airplanes, and Model MD1010F and 30F series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive inspections to determine the condition of the lockwires on the forward engine

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration