This amendment revises an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to RollsRoyce plc (RR) model RB211535E437, RB211535E4B37, and RB211535E4B75 turbofan engines. The existing AD will become effective on June 20, 2003, and requires removal from service of certain high pressure (HP) turbine discs before they reach newly established

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 757 series airplanes, that currently requires modification of the nacelle strut and wing structure. This action would reduce a certain compliance time in the existing AD. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 20031123 applicable to IAE V2522A5, V2524A5, V2527A5, V2527E A5, V2527MA5, V2530A5, and V2533A5 turbofan engines that was published in the Federal Register on June 5, 2003 (68 FR 33621). The lists of engine models in the Airworthiness Directives title, the Summary, the Supplementary

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (ECF) model helicopters. That AD currently requires certain checks of the magnetic chip detector plug (chip detector) and the main gearbox (MGB) oilsight glass; certain inspections of the lubrication pump (pump), if necessary; replacing

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document revises an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD11 airplanes, that would have required a onetime detailed visual inspection of the wire bundle installation behind the first observer's station to detect damaged or chafed wires; and corrective action, if necessary. That earlier

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Turbomeca Arriel 1A, 1 A1, 1 A2, 1 B, 1 C, 1 C1, 1 C2, 1 D, and 1 D1 turboshaft engines. That AD currently requires repetitive checks for engine rubbing noise during gas generator rundown following engine shutdown, and for free rotation of the gas generator by

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Short Brothers and Harland Ltd. (Shorts) Models SC7 Series 2 and SC7 Series 3 airplanes. This AD establishes a technical service life for these airplanes and allows you to incorporate modifications, inspections, and replacements of certain life limited items to extend the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes listed above. This proposal would require a onetime inspection for damage of the power feeder cables and surrounding structure, and repair if necessary. For certain airplanes, this proposal would require fabricating

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 767 series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections and tests for discrepancies of the drainage system of the canted pressure deck located in the wheel wells of the main landing gear (MLG) of the left and right wings, and corrective actions if

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes to revise an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that would supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 20002301, which applies to all Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 402C airplanes. AD 20002301 currently requires repetitive inspections of the forward, aft, and auxiliary wing spars for cracks, and repair or

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330301, 321, 322, 341, and 342 airplanes. This action requires modifying the rear fuselage to reinforce a certain frame segment. This action is necessary to prevent fatigue cracking of the rear fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD11 and 11F airplanes, that requires a onetime inspection of the barrel nut holes of the upper spar caps and skin panel of the horizontal stabilizer for corrosion, and followon and corrective actions if necessary. This action is necessary to

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 727, 727 100C, 727200F, and 727C series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive openhole high frequency eddy current inspections for cracks in the fuselage skin, strap (bearstrap), and doubler at the forward and aft hinge

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney PW4074, PW4074D, PW4077, PW4077D, PW4084, PW4084D, PW4090, PW4090D, PW40903, and PW4098 turbofan engines. That AD requires initial and repetitive visual and borescope inspections of the No. 3 bearing weep tube and turbine exhaust case (TEC), and removal of the high

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 707 and 720 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections of the upper and lower barrel nuts and bolts that retain the aft trunnion support fitting of each main landing gear for corrosion, cracks, and loose or

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC1010, DC1010F, DC 1015, DC1030, DC1030F, DC1030F (KC10A and KDC10), DC1040, DC 1040F, MD1010F, MD1030F, MD11, and MD11F airplanes, that
requires a onetime inspection to determine the thickness of the walls of the rudder pedal arm assembly for

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Bombardier Model CL6002C10 (Regional Jet Series 700 & 701) series airplanes. This action requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to advise the flightcrew to limit use of the auxiliary power unit (APU) to ground operation only, except for those

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2000- 2616, which applies to certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon) Beech Models A36, B36TC, and 58 airplanes. AD 20002616 requires you to inspect for missing rivets on the right hand side of the fuselage and, if necessary, install rivets. AD 20002616 resulted from Raytheon identifying

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 737300, 400, and 500 series airplanes, that currently requires replacement, with new parts, of the existing actuators or the rod ends on the existing actuators at wing leading edge slat positions 1, 2, 5, and 6. This amendment adds a one time

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S76A, B, and C helicopters. The AD would require removing nonconforming main landing gear brake discs (discs) and replacing them with different partnumbered airworthy discs. It would also require revising the Rotorcraft

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all McDonnell Douglas Model MD90 30 airplanes. This proposal would require replacing the lanyards on the pressure relief door for the thrust reverser with new, improved lanyards, and doing associated modifications. This action is necessary to ensure that

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Turbomeca Arriel 1 A, 1 A1, 1 A2, 1 B, 1 C, 1 C1, 1 C2, 1 D, and 1 D1 turboshaft engines. That AD currently requires repetitive checks for engine rubbing noise during gas generator rundown following engine shutdown, and for free

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Textron Lycoming, directdrive reciprocating engines (except O145, O 320H, O360E, LO360E, LTO360E, O435, and TIO541 series engines). That AD currently requires inspection of the crankshaft gear installation and rework or

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 600 and A310 series airplanes, that currently requires deactivating both thrust reversers and revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to ensure safe and appropriate performance during certain takeoff conditions. This action

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT9D7R4 series turbofan engines. That AD currently requires modifications of the fan case assembly by installing a thicker onepiece fan case shield, and modifications of the outer front fan exit case

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration