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Airworthiness Directives

The following are Airworthiness Directives approved or modified in the last 60 days.

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AD Number

Effective Date

Manufacturer

Description

Recurring

 

 

2009-14-08

08/05/2009

General Electric Co.

To prevent HPCR stages 11-14 spool/shaft fatigue cracks caused by exceeding the life limit, which could,contd.

N

2009-14-02

08/03/2009

Boeing Commercial

To detect and correct wear damage and cracks of the fuselage skin in the interface area of the vertical,contd.

Y

2009-14-01

08/03/2009

Turbomeca Engine Corp.

To prevent an uncommanded in-flight shutdown of the engine, which could result in a forced autorotation,contd.

Y

2009-13-10

06/26/2009

British Aerospace

To identify and replace unserviceable MLG radius rods

N

2009-13-09

07/14/2009

Microturbo Saphir

To prevent rapid deterioration and physical breakdown of the exhaust thermal insulation, leading to loss of,contd.

Y

2009-13-08

08/03/2009

McDonnell Douglas Corp.

To detect and correct cracks in the fail-safe structure that may not be able to sustain limit load,contd.

N

2009-13-07

07/24/2009

Airbus Industrie

To perform a general visual inspection to detect any wrong orientation of the lugs of the fire extinguisher,contd.

N

2009-13-06

07/24/2009

Piper Aircraft Corp.

To detect and correct damaged, worn, corroded, or non-conforming nose baggage door components, which,contd.

Y

2009-13-05

07/09/2009

Socata Groupe

To mandate revision of the POH instructing users of the oxygen mask in proper use of the mask

N

2009-13-04

07/24/2009

Dornier-Werke G.M.B.H.

To prevent loss of the pin that could cause loss of the flight idle stop and lead to inadvertent activation,contd.

Y

2009-13-03

07/06/2009

Boeing Commercial

To prevent automatic retraction of the leading edge flaps during takeoff, which could result in reduced,contd.

N

2009-13-02

08/03/2009

Fokker Aircraft B.V.

To prevent inadvertent operation in the prohibited stabilized engine speed range on the ground, which,contd.

N

2009-13-01

07/01/2009

Sikorsky Aircraft

To prevent failure of a main (MGB) filter bowl assembly mounting titanium stud (titanium stud), which,contd.

N

2009-12-51

07/15/2009

Turbomeca Engine Corp.

To prevent uncommanded in-flight engine shutdown, possible engine fire, and an emergency autorotation,contd.

Y

2009-12-16

07/17/2009

Dornier-Werke G.M.B.H.

To require a visual inspection of the inner structure on rudder and elevator for signs of corrosion, de-bonded,contd.

N

2009-12-15

07/01/2009

Grob-Werke Gmbh & Co.

To mandate inspection of all cable looms in the front of the instrument panel cover, repair as necessary and,contd.

Y

2009-12-14

07/17/2009

Aeromot-Industria

To correct the unacceptable engine fire risk associated with the use of EVANS NPG+ fluid

N

2009-12-13

06/26/2009

Dehavilland Aircraft

To mandate an identification check for elevator PCU serial numbers, a daily check for correct operation of,contd.

Y

2009-12-12

06/29/2009

ATR

To verify the installation of the correct protection sleeves and correct routing of wire bundle in trim control,contd.

N

2009-12-11

06/29/2009

Airbus Industrie

To require High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) inspections and detailed visual inspections on the NLG Actuator,contd.

N

2009-12-10

07/24/2009

BAE Systems (Operations)

To prevent reduced structural integrity of the airplane

Y

2009-12-09

07/16/2009

ATR

To mandate a one-time inspection and a routing modification of the electrical wires in the bulkhead area

N

2009-12-08

07/16/2009

Boeing Commercial

To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the longeron, which can propagate and cause damage to the adjacent,contd.

N

2009-12-07

07/17/2009

Agusta

To detect and correct cracks in the cargo hook lever P/N 232-028-00

Y

2009-12-06

07/16/2009

Boeing Commercial

To ensure that the flightcrew is able to turn off electrical power to IFE systems and other non-essential,contd.

N

2009-12-05

07/16/2009

Boeing Commercial

To prevent loss of all attitude indications from both the standby indicator and EFIS displays, which could,contd.

N

2009-12-04

07/16/2009

Construcciones

To detect and correct radial cracking around the top lid of the dynamic port of pitot tubes

Y

2009-12-03

07/16/2009

Boeing Commercial

To prevent damage of the wiring bundle of the right recirculation fan

N

2009-12-02

07/24/2009

Airbus Industrie

To prevent misrigging of the ejection jack of the RAT and to ensure removal of any RAT yoke fitting made from,contd.

N

2009-12-01

06/29/2009

Bell Helicopter

To prevent a main rotor blade spar crack as a result of an incorrectly installed main rotor blade box beam,contd.

N

2009-11-13

06/17/2009

Learjet Corp.

To detect and correct chafed hydraulic tubes in the left-hand engine & consequent hydraulic tube failure,contd.

Y

2009-11-11

07/07/2009

McDonnell Douglas Corp.

To prevent possible damage to the fuel level float or pressure switch wires

N

2009-11-10

06/12/2009

MBB-Bolkow

To detect and correct loose attachment screws in the lower hub-shaft bearing support

N

2009-11-09

06/12/2009

Airbus Industrie

To require the deactivation of the electrical powered SOGERMA pilot seats 2510112 series and co-pilot seats 2510113,contd.

N

2009-11-08

06/12/2009

Airbus Industrie

To require a repetitive special detailed inspection [high frequency eddy current to detect cracking] on,contd.

Y

2009-11-07

06/12/2009

BAE Systems (Operations)

To revise the maintenance program to incorporate Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations to,cont'd

N

2009-11-06

07/02/2009

M7 Aerospace LP

To detect and correct chafing of electrical wires and components, hydraulic tube assemblies, and bleed,contd.

Y

2009-11-05

06/01/2009

Air Tractor, Inc.

To detect and correct cracks in the engine mount, which could result in failure of the engine mount

Y

2009-11-04

06/26/2009

Rolls-Royce Corporation

To prevent separation of the propeller from the airplane, which could result in injury, and damage to the airplane

N

2009-11-03

06/04/2009

Lockheed Aircraft Corp

To prevent cracking of the barrel nuts in the upper wing joint, engine truss, and rear beam pylon support,contd.

N

2009-11-02

06/23/2009

CFM International

To prevent cracking of the HPC 4-9 spool, which could result in possible uncontained failure of the spool,contd.

N

2009-11-01

06/12/2009

MBB-Bolkow

To detect the blades fitted with lead balance weights that could move and cause severe vibrations leading to,contd.

N

2009-10-14

06/04/2009

Hartzell Propeller

To prevent separation of the propeller blade counterweight slug, which could lead to injury and damage to,contd.

N

2009-10-13

06/24/2009

Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems

To inspect and correct cracks, deformation, or wear damage of the frame and closing angle on the forward engine cowl door

N

2009-10-12

06/04/2009

Boeing Commercial

To prevent actuation delays in the inflation systems of the escape slides/rafts, which could result in delayed,contd.

N

2009-10-11

06/04/2009

Airbus Industrie

To detect fluid ingress and/or inner skin disbond damage on rudders which could result in reduced structural,contd.

N

2009-10-10

05/29/2009

Bombardier, Inc.

To mandate an interim repetitive check of the OFV manual mode motor and altitude limitation functions,contd.

Y

2009-10-09

06/17/2009

Cessna Aircraft Company

To prevent the rudder from traveling past the normal travel limit

N

2009-10-08

06/17/2009

Pratt & Whitney

To remove nonconforming HPT 2nd stage hubs, which could result in an uncontained release of turbine,contd.

N

2009-10-07

05/28/2009

Airbus Industrie

To require an inspection program to detect cracks and to replace the MFTF#6 based on findings

Y

2009-10-06

06/17/2009

Boeing Commercial

To detect and correct cracks in upper deck floor beam upper chords, which could become large and cause the,contd.

Y

2009-10-05

05/28/2009

Bombardier, Inc.

To replace the Inboard Flap Actuators that are non-conforming

N

2009-10-04

06/17/2009

Diamond Aircraft

To require repetitive inspections of the NLG leg and, in case cracks are found, replacement of the NLG,contd.

Y

2009-10-03

05/26/2009

328 Support Services GmbH

To prevent structural failure of the dual load path attachment arrangement of the affected trim & spring,contd.

N

2009-10-02

06/11/2009

BAE Systems (Operations)

To prevent failure of certain structurally significant items, including the main landing gear and the,contd.

N

2009-10-01 C2

06/09/2009

Pratt & Whitney

To prevent uncontained failure of the 2nd stage High-Pressure Turbine (HPT) air seal assembly, leading to,contd.

N

2009-09-08

06/11/2009

Boeing Commercial

To detect and correct cracks in the upper lobe doublers

Y

2009-09-07

06/11/2009

Boeing Commercial

To detect and correct broken retract actuator beams of the MLG, which could result in damage to the beam arm,contd.

Y

2009-09-06

06/11/2009

Boeing Commercial

To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the backup intercostals and upper sill web of the forward,contd.

Y

2009-08-51

05/27/2009

Rolls-Royce Corporation

To prevent uncontained failure of the HPT stage 2 wheel and damage to the airplane

N

2009-06-22 C2

04/28/2009

Airbus Industrie

To require the installation of improved cockpit door latch/striker assemblies

N

2009-04-18 C

06/25/2009

Pratt & Whitney

To prevent failure of the 2nd stage HPT rotor disk, which could result in uncontained engine failure, damage,contd.

Y

2009-04-06 C

04/02/2009

Boeing Commercial

To detect and correct the propagation of fatigue cracks in the vicinity of oil cans on the web of the aft,contd.

Y

 
 
 
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