The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed and specialized inspections to detect fatigue damage in the fuselage, replacement of certain bolt assemblies, and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747100, 747100B, 747100B SUD, 747200B, 747 300, 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections to detect cracks in various areas of the upper deck floor beams, and repair if necessary. This AD results from fatigue testing that revealed

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4600, B4600R, and F4600R series airplanes, and Model C4605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300600 series airplanes); and A310200 and 300 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require a onetime inspection of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 747200C and 747200F series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the left and right C3 frame upper closure fittings of the nose cargo door, and
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corrective actions if necessary. This AD also provides an optional modification that,

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 707 airplanes, and all Boeing Model 720 and 720B series airplanes. This AD requires revising the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM). The AFM revisions include instructions for monitoring the low pressure lights for the center tank fuel pumps, and a

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to all Short Brothers Model SD330 and SD360 airplanes equipped with certain fire extinguishers. That AD currently requires replacement of the covers for fire extinguisher adapter assemblies that are installed on certain bulkheads with new covers that swivel to lock the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 747100, 747100B, 747100B SUD, 747200B, 747 200C, 747300, 747400, 747400D, and 747SR series airplanes. This proposed AD would require a onetime inspection to determine whether any steel doubler (small or large) is installed at the lower forward and upper aft corners of the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to revise an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) (also identified as Fairchild Republic Company and Fairchild Heli Porter) Model PC6 airplanes. The earlier NPRM proposed to require you to repetitively inspect the stabilizertrim attachment and structural components for

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon) Model 390 airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to replace the rudder pedal arm assemblies used in the rudder control system with parts of improved design. This proposed AD results from reports of cracks found on the rudder pedal

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Honeywell International Inc. (formerly AlliedSignal Inc. and Garrett Turbine Engine Co.) TFE7312 and 3 series turbofan engines with certain part numbers (P/Ns) and serial numbers (SNs) of low pressure (LP) 1st and 2nd stage turbine rotor discs initially installed. This AD requires

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This document revises an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Bombardier Model CL6002B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, that would have required performing repetitive inspections of the electrical harnesses of the spoiler and the brake pressure sensor unit on both sides of the wing root to detect any

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Model CL6002B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. This AD requires inspecting to identify the wing antiice ducts (piccolo tubes) in the wing leading edge. For airplanes with affected piccolo tubes, this AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain EMBRAER Model ERJ 170 airplanes. This proposed AD would require replacing the very high frequency (VHF) antenna located in position 1 of the fuselage with a new, improved VHF antenna. This proposed AD results from a report of the loss of all voice communications due to a

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747 airplanes. This AD requires modifying the inflation systems of the upper deck escape slides; singlepiece off wing escape ramps/slides; twopiece offwing escape slides; and door 1, 2, 4, and 5 escape slides/rafts. This AD results from a report of 30 to 60second delays

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus airplane models, as specified above. This AD requires modifying the thermal insulation system of certain fuselage frames, and modifying the fuselage drainage system. This AD also requires revising the FAAapproved maintenance inspection program to include inspections for

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is superseding existing airworthiness directive (AD) 992214 for Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D200 series turbofan engines. That AD currently requires removing low pressure turbine (LPT)to exhaust case bolts and nuts and replacement with improved LPTto exhaust case bolts and nuts on JT8D209, 217, 217A, 217C, and 219 engines. That AD also requires

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes. This proposed AD would require doing repetitive detailed inspections for accumulation of debris (blockage) of the drain holes of the pitot tubes, and cleaning if any evidence of debris is found. This proposed AD is prompted by

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 757 series airplanes, that requires repetitive detailed inspections of the support brackets and associated fasteners for the hydraulic lines located in the nacelle struts, and related investigative and corrective actions as necessary. This action also

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 helicopters, that currently requires a visual check of each main rotor grip (grip) and pitch horn assembly without disassembling the main rotor hub assembly (hub assembly), and a visual

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for RollsRoyce plc (RR) RB211 Trent 875, 877, 884, 892, 892B, and 895 series turbofan engines. That AD currently requires repetitive application of dry film lubricant (DFL) to low pressure compressor (LPC) fan blade roots. This proposed AD would require the same actions but at

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD), AD 982211, for AlliedSignal, Inc. T5317A1 turboshaft engines. That AD currently requires repetitive engine fuel pump pressure tests of certain fuel control regulator assemblies to determine if both fuel pumps in the fuel control regulator assemblies are producing fuel

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Model DHC8400 series airplanes. This AD requires an inspection of the laminated shims for cracks, damage, or extrusion between the forward attachment fittings of the horizontal stabilizer and the top rib of the vertical stabilizer; a torque check of the attachment bolts

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767200, 300, and 300F series airplanes. This AD requires replacing the aileron control override quadrant with a modified unit. This AD results from a report of the seizing of the input override mechanism bearings of the lateral central control actuator on affected

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
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Dassault Model Falcon 2000 airplanes equipped with CFE Company CFE738 11B turbofan engines. This AD requires determining the serial number of the engines installed on the airplane, inspecting any affected engine to verify that a spherical bearing is installed on the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767300
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and 300F series airplanes. The proposed AD would have required a one time operational test of the pilots' seat locks and the seat tracks to ensure that the seats lock in position and the seat tracks

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Aviation Administration