The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330223, 321, 322, and 323 airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the firewall of the lower aft pylon fairing (LAPF), and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of cracking of the LAPF firewall. We are

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for BombardierRotax GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F series reciprocating engines. That AD currently requires venting of the lubrication system and inspection of the valve train on all engines. That AD also requires venting of the lubrication system of all engines on which the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 20050104, which was published in the Federal Register on January 6, 2005 (70 FR 1169) and applies to certain Raytheon Aircraft Company 90, 99, 100, 200, and 300 series airplanes. We incorrectly referenced an airplane model number in the applicability section of this AD. This action

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model A119 helicopters. This proposal would require visually inspecting each main transmission support fitting (fitting) attachment bolt (bolt) for a fracture, a crack, or looseness, and verifying the torque on each fitting bolt. This proposal is prompted

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes. This AD requires a onetime inspection to determine the part and serial numbers of certain engine vibration isolators (mounts) and the cure dates of certain molded assemblies incorporated in those engine mounts; and related

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Airbus Model A300600 and A310 series airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive visual inspections to detect corrosion on the lower rim area of the fuselage rear pressure bulkhead; and followon actions, if necessary. This new AD requires new repetitive

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is correcting a typographical error in an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that was published in the Federal Register on February 11, 2005 (70 FR 7174). The error resulted in an incorrect AD number. This AD applies to certain Boeing Model 767 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive detailed and eddy current inspections of the aft

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767300 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require replacing the frequency converters used to supply power for medical outlets with modified frequency converters, and related actions. This proposed AD is prompted by a report indicating that a hard short

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 757200 and 300 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require installing clamps on certain end caps of the overhead distribution ducts, and doing other specified and related investigative actions as necessary. This proposed AD results from finding that the end

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cirrus Design Corporation (CDC) Model SR20 and SR22 airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to inspect the fuel line and wire bundles for any chafing damage; if any chafing damage is found, replace any damaged fuel line and repair any damaged wires or sheathing of the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319131, 132, and 133; A320232 and 233; and A321131 and 231 airplanes. This proposed AD would require inspecting for cracks or failure of the primary load path components of the engine forward mount, and corrective action if necessary. This proposed AD also would

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas Model 717200 airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitively replacing and testing a certain relay of the passenger oxygen release system in the forward cabin. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of a failed relay of the passenger oxygen release

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 20050701, which was published in the Federal Register on March 25, 2005 (70 FR 15223), and applies to all the Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 208 and 208B airplanes. We incorrectly referenced the affected airplane models as C208 and C208B throughout the document. The correct

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to all Airbus Model A300 B4600 and A300 B4600R series airplanes, and all Model A300 F4605R airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive inspections to detect cracks of certain attachment holes, installation of new fasteners, followon inspections or repair if

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737600, 700, and 800 series airplanes. This AD requires doing a general visual inspection for sealant at the interface of the upper spar fittings, strut side skins, and the fittings of the thrust reverser strut fairing on the engine struts; and applying an injection

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC981 (MD81), DC982 (MD82), DC983 (MD83), DC987 (MD87), MD88, and MD9030 airplanes. The existing AD currently requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) shock strut pistons, and replacement of a

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to supersede three existing airworthiness directives (ADs) that apply to certain Boeing Model 747 airplanes. The existing ADs currently require repetitive inspections of the body station (BS) 2598 bulkhead, and corrective action if necessary. This proposed AD would add a requirement to modify the bulkhead, including a onetime

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330200 and 300 and A340200 and 300 series airplanes. This AD requires inspecting to determine the part number and serial number of the left and righthand elevator assemblies, performing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary, and re protecting the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is revising an earlier NPRM for an airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Airbus airplane models, as specified above. The original NPRM would have required modifying the thermal insulation system of certain fuselage frames, and modifying the fuselage drainage system. The original NPRM would also have required revising the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is superseding two existing airworthiness directives (AD), which apply to certain Boeing transport category airplanes. One AD currently requires doing certain inspections to detect cracks and corrosion around the lower bearing of the actuator attach fittings of the inboard and outboard flaps; repairing if necessary; and either overhauling

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for RollsRoyce plc (RR) models RB211 Trent 87517, Trent 87717, Trent 88417, Trent 884B17, Trent 89217, Trent 892B17, and Trent 89517 turbofan engines with low pressure (LP) compressor fan blades, part number (P/N) FW18548 installed. That AD currently requires LP compressor fan

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes. The proposed AD would have required replacement with new, improved parts of the inboard flap, outboard hinge, forward attach bracket, and lower attach bolt assemblies. The proposed AD

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 B4600, B4600R, and F4600R series airplanes, and Model C4605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300600 series airplanes); and Model A310300 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require inspecting the pilot's and copilot's seats to determine if a

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 727 airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for cracks of the body skin, doubler, and bear strap at the forward edge of the upper and lower hinge cutouts of the forward entry door, related investigative actions, and corrective action if

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hartzell Propeller Inc. propellers. This AD requires inspecting the propeller blades and other critical propeller parts for corrosion and mechanical damage. This AD results from two events where a ``Z shank'' blade failed and separated and the results of teardown inspections that

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration