ATP Logo
Information Solutions for Aircraft Maintenance Support  |   Contact Us  |   Account Login
Home Products Services Services Company
SEARCH PRODUCT CATALOG
» Products
» Services
» Support
» Company Info
Home   >   Airworthiness Directives

Airworthiness Directives

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

* Please Note: All documents are in PDF format and require Adobe Reader to view. You can download the latest Adobe Reader by clicking on the logo to the right.

AD Number

Effective Date

Manufacturer

Description

Recurring

 

 

2008-10-51 E

05/08/2008

328 Support Services GmbH

To prevent structural failure of the affected wing panel, possible separation of the wing from the airplane,contd.

Y

2008-10-13

05/29/2008

Socata Groupe

To prevent a rupture of the alternator and vapour cycle cooling system pulley drive assembly, which could,contd.

N

2008-10-12

06/12/2008

Air Tractor, Inc.

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

Y

2008-10-11

06/12/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations,contd.

N

2008-10-10

06/12/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations,contd.

N

2008-10-09

06/12/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations,contd.

N

2008-10-08

05/23/2008

Embraer

To prevent discrepancies in the elevator control system, which could result in reduced control of the elevator,contd.

Y

2008-10-07

06/12/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations,contd.

N

2008-10-06

06/12/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations,contd.

N

2008-10-05

06/10/2008

BAE Systems (Operation)

To prevent possible loss of control on takeoff resulting from even small amounts of frost, ice, snow, or,contd.

N

2008-10-04

06/12/2008

Sikorsky Aircraft

To detect an impending Number 5 engine bearing (bearing) failure, which if undetected and not addressed by,contd.

Y

2008-10-03

05/21/2008

Bell Helicopter

To detect damage to a T/R blade that could lead to cracking of a T/R blade and subsequent loss of,contd.

Y

2008-10-02

05/12/2008

Cessna Aircraft Company

To prevent erroneous indications from the altimeter, airspeed, and vertical speed,contd.

N

2008-10-01

05/21/2008

Eurocopter France

To identify and replace spherical thrust bearings which were not manufactured in accordance with,contd.

N

2008-09-25

06/06/2008

Dehavilland Aircraft

To preserve critical fuel tank system ignition source prevention features could result in a fuel tank,contd.

N

2008-09-24

06/06/2008

Dehavilland Aircraft

To preserve critical fuel tank system ignition source prevention features could result in a fuel tank,contd.

N

2008-09-23

06/06/2008

Canadair Ltd.

To preserve critical fuel tank system ignition source prevention features could result in a fuel tank,contd.

N

2008-09-22

06/05/2008

Construcciones

To prevent unsafe conditions which are associated with sources of ignition in the fuel tank

N

2008-09-21

06/12/2008

Dassault Aviation

To identify and correct the chafing between an electrical feeder bundle and a bus bar under the circuit,contd.

N

2008-09-20

06/12/2008

Boeing Commercial

To ensure fasteners in the shear clip of the stub frame to auxiliary sill joints (left and right sides),contd.

N

2008-09-19

06/06/2008

De Haviland Support Limit

To require the inspection of the rudder torque tube assemblies and hubs for cracking & loose rivets,contd.

Y

2008-09-18

06/06/2008

Taylorcraft Aviation,LLC

To detect & correct corrosion or cracks in the wing strut attach fittings, which could result in failure of,contd.

Y

2008-09-17

06/06/2008

McDonnell Douglas Corp.

To detect and correct stray nickel and chrome plating deposits, corrosion, and cracking of the air,contd.

Y

2008-09-16

06/06/2008

Airbus Industrie

To prevent degradation of the integrity of the THSA primary load path and to secondary load path partial or,cont'd

N

2008-09-15

06/06/2008

Boeing Commercial

To detect and correct cracking in the vinyl interlayer or damage to the structural inner glass panes of the,contd.

Y

2008-09-14

06/06/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent the simultaneous malfunction of all six fuel boost pumps, which could cause the engines to operate,contd.

N

2008-09-13

06/06/2008

Boeing Commercial

To maintain the continued structural integrity of the entire fleet of model 737-300, -400, and -500 series,contd.

Y

2008-09-12

06/06/2008

Canadair Ltd.

To preserve critical fuel tank system ignition source prevention features could result in a fuel tank,contd.

N

2008-09-11

06/06/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent a fire near a composite drain mast and possible disruption of the electrical power system,contd.

N

2008-09-10

05/08/2008

Air Tractor, Inc.

To prevent fatigue cracks from occuring in the wing lower spar cap before the established safe life,contd.

Y

2008-09-09

06/02/2008

Dornier-Werke G.M.B.H.

To replace rudder cables specified in Alert Service Bulletin No. ASB-228-269

N

2008-09-08

06/05/2008

Przedsiebiorstwo

To prevent loss of the airbrake control system which could result in an inadvertent forced landing with,contd.

Y

2008-09-07

05/08/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent malfunction and thrust loss on both engines, which could result in a forced off-airport landing,contd.

N

2008-09-06

06/02/2008

Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems

To identify and correct the failure conditions for which an unacceptable probability of ignition risk could,contd.

N

2008-09-05

05/27/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent a fractured trunnion fork assembly, which could result in the collapse of a wing landing gear,contd.

N

2008-09-04

05/27/2008

McDonnell Douglas Corp.

To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations,contd.

Y

2008-09-03

05/13/2008

Agusta

To inspect for cracks or corrosion, and before further, flight, replace the unairworthy grooved,contd.

N

2008-09-02

05/27/2008

APEX Aircraft

To check whether the No.1 wing rib has been modified, comply with load factors and operating limitations,contd.

Y

2008-09-01

05/27/2008

Alpha Aviation Design LTD

To prevent failure of the wing structure and assembly components due to undetected fatigue and corrosion

Y

2008-08-26

05/27/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent a fire near a composite drain mast and possible disruption of the electrical power system,contd.

N

2008-08-25

05/27/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent water from entering the card file and damaging a circuit card

N

2008-08-24

05/27/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent failure of the drain tube assemblies and clamps on the aft fairings of the engine struts

N

2008-08-23

05/27/2008

Boeing Commercial

To maintain the continued structural integrity of the entire fleet of Model 737-200C series airplanes

N

2008-08-22

05/27/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent a fire near a composite drain mast and possible disruption of the electrical power system,contd.

N

2008-08-21

05/27/2008

Embraer

To prevent the flightcrew from performing a takeoff with a partially deployed thrust reverser, which could,contd.

N

2008-08-20

05/27/2008

Dassault Aviation

To prevent jamming of the aileron and leading edge slat caused by degradation of high temperature polymer,contd.

N

2008-08-19

05/27/2008

Gulfstream Aerospace LP

To identify and correct possible chafing between [the] electrical feeder cable connected to contactor,contd.

N

2008-08-18

05/27/2008

Fokker Aircraft B.V.

To inspect the piccolo tube and the wing leading edge for damage, and replacement of the Peri-seals, or repair,contd.

N

2008-08-17

05/06/2008

Kelly Aerospace

To prevent hazardous amount of carbon monoxide from entering the cabin, an increase in under-cowl temperatures,contd.

N

2008-08-16

05/21/2008

Turbomeca Engine Corp.

To prevent dual-engine continued operation at 65% N1 after reversion of the ECU to the 65% N1 back-up mode,contd.

N

2008-08-15

05/27/2008

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

2008-08-14

04/29/2008

Teledyne Continental

To prevent a lean running engine, which could result in a substantial loss of engine power and subsequent,contd.

Y

2008-08-14

04/29/2008

Precision Airmotive

To prevent a lean running engine, which could result in a substantial loss of engine power and substantial,contd.

Y

2008-08-14

04/29/2008

Textron Lycoming

To prevent a lean running engine, which could result in a substantial loss of engine power and subsequent,contd.

Y

2008-08-14

04/29/2008

Superior Air Parts

To prevent a lean running engine, which could result in a substantial loss of engine power and subsequent,contd.

Y

2008-08-13

05/19/2008

Airbus Industrie

To identify and correct the potential loss of structural integrity in the aft section of the fuselage between,contd.

N

2008-08-12

05/19/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent failure of the anchor tab of the bulkhead seal assembly, which in icing conditions could result,contd.

Y

2008-08-11

06/02/2008

McDonnell Douglas Hel.

To prevent fatigue cracking in the welds which connect the pilot & co-pilot dual-control, or pilot single-control,contd.

N

2008-08-10

05/19/2008

Boeing Commercial

To detect and correct that cracking, which could result in disconnection of the MLG actuator from the rear,contd.

Y

2008-08-09

05/19/2008

Bombardier, Inc.

To prevent undetected failure of the shear pins of both PSF units simultaneously, which could result in loss,contd.

N

2008-08-08

05/19/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent the in-line flow indicators of the passenger oxygen masks from fracturing and separating, which,contd.

N

2008-08-07

05/19/2008

Saab-Scania AB

To detect cracking in the axle adaptor; replacing the axle adaptor if necessary; and ultimately doing the,contd.

Y

2008-08-06

04/21/2008

Bombardier, Inc.

To prevent possible loss of control on take-off resulting from even small amounts of frost, ice, snow, or,contd.

N

2008-08-05

05/19/2008

Fokker Aircraft B.V.

To insure proper locking of J1/P1 and J2/P2 connectors, which, if not corrected could lead to overheating,contd.

N

2008-08-04

05/19/2008

Airbus Industrie

To prevent cracking in the forward lug of the MLG, which could result in failure of the lug and consequent,contd.

Y

2008-08-03 C

05/19/2008

Pacific Aerospace

To prevent electrical malfunction from causing damage to the wiring that may result in arcing or,contd.

N

2008-08-02

05/19/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent a fractured side strut, which could result in collapse of the MLG

Y

2008-08-01

05/19/2008

McCauley

To detect cracks in the propeller blade that could cause failure and separation of the propeller blade,contd.

Y

2008-07-11

05/09/2008

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.

To mandate new life limits for the pitch trim actuator and pitch trim actuator attachment parts

N

2008-07-10

04/10/2008

Beech Aircraft Corp.

To prevent collapsed pneumatic supply tubes, which could result in failure of the tail deice boots to operate

N

2008-07-09

05/02/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel,contd.

N

2008-07-09

05/02/2008

McDonnell Douglas Corp.

To prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel,contd.

N

2008-07-08

04/30/2008

Pacific Aerospace

To inspect for the correct size rivets and if the wrong size rivets are installed, replace the rivets with,contd.

N

2008-07-07

04/30/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel,contd.

N

2008-07-06

04/30/2008

Pacific Aerospace

To require an initial and repetitive inspection of the aileron and elevator control push-rods and requires,contd.

Y

2008-07-05

04/30/2008

APEX Aircraft

To prevent fatigue cracks from occuring in the tank support straps before the established safe life is reached

Y

2008-07-04

04/30/2008

APEX Aircraft

To prevent separation of the mounting blocks from the wing spar which could result in restricted movement,contd.

N

2008-07-03

04/30/2008

Saab-Scania AB

To remove potential ignition sources in the fuel tanks which could cause an explosion and lead to loss of the,contd.

N

2008-07-02

03/31/2008

Moravan A.S.

To restore the safety margin on aeroplanes operated in Utility ("U") category

N

2008-07-01

04/30/2008

Turbomeca Engine Corp.

To prevent failures of the 2nd stage turbine blades, which could result in uncommanded in-flight engine,contd.

Y

2008-06-52

04/30/2008

Thielert Aircraft Engines

To prevent an in-flight engine shutdown or engine fire due to a cracked fuel line

N

2008-06-29

04/08/2008

Boeing Commercial

To detect and correct loose or missing parts from the main slat track downstop assemblies, which could,contd.

Y

2008-06-28 R1

04/10/2008

Avidyne Corporation

To prevent certain conditions from existing when PFDs display incorrect attitude, altitude, and airspeed,contd.

N

2008-06-27

04/28/2008

Goodrich, B.F.

To prevent failure of an evacuation system, which could impede an emergency evacuation and increase the chance,contd.

N

2008-06-26

04/23/2008

Airbus Industrie

To prevent rudder control rod rupture, which can lead, in combination with yaw dampener runaway, to an unsafe,contd.

N

2008-06-25

04/23/2008

Airbus Industrie

To prevent breakage of the guide shaft of the refuel isolation valve during refueling which could,contd.

N

2008-06-24

04/23/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent the in-line flow indicators of the passenger oxygen masks from fracturing and separating, which,contd.

N

2008-06-23

04/22/2008

McDonnell Douglas Corp.

To detect and correct cracks in the aft fuselage skin at the longeron 28 skin splice, which could lead to,contd.

Y

2008-06-22

04/28/2008

Aerospatiale

To detect a reduced bonding strength of the control pinion on the pilot and co-pilot collective lever drive,contd.

N

2008-06-21

04/23/2008

McDonnell Douglas Corp.

To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations,contd.

N

2008-06-20

04/23/2008

Fokker Aircraft B.V.

To identify and correct failure conditions for which an unacceptable probability of ignition risk could,contd.

N

2008-06-19

04/22/2008

Garrett Turbine Engine

To prevent uncoupling and overspeed of the low pressure turbine, which could result in uncontained engine,contd.

N

2008-06-18

04/23/2008

Airbus Industrie

To detect cracks in lower skin panel, No. 2 forward access panel 575FB/675FB held on the rear dummy spar,contd.

Y

2008-06-16

04/23/2008

Pacific Aerospace

To prevent fretting damage to the wiring loom that may lead to arcing in proximity to the fuel vent lines and the,contd.

N

2008-06-07 C

04/16/2008

Airbus Industrie

To prevent failure of the elevator servo controls during certain phases of takeoff, which could result in,contd.

Y

2007-26-52

05/27/2008

Agusta

To inspect the upper and lower sides of each tip cap for bonding separation between the metal shells and,contd.

Y

2006-12-10 R1

05/07/2008

Boeing Commercial

To prevent failure of the oxygen cylinder support under the most critical flight load conditions, which could,contd.

N

 
 
 
800-227-4610
 Top © Copyright 2007 Aircraft Technical Publishers. All rights reserved.
415-330-9500