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Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH models DG-100 and DG-400 sailplanes and DG Flugzeugbau GmbH models DG-500 Elan series and DG-500M sailplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent the universal bearing of the lower rudder mounting from slipping out of the bearing support

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 13, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 29)] [Page 7626] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-318/100 and A-319/100 series airplanes; A-320/111airplanes; A-320/200 series airplanes; and A-321/100 and A-321/200 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent contact between the horizontal hinge pin and the adjacent electrical wire harness, which could result in damage to electrical wires, and consequent arcing and/or failure of associated systems

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 27)] [Page 6665-6667] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent chafed wire bundles near the center fuel tank, which could cause electrical arcing through the tank wall and ignition of fuel vapor in the fuel tank, and result in a fuel tank explosion

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 27)] [Page 6663-6665] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC- 10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion and subsequent cracking of studbolts, which could result in failure of the flap hinge fittings and their possible separation from the wing rear spar, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 27)] [Page 6669-6673] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135 Airplanes and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, - 145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded movement of the pilot's or co-pilot's seat, which could interfere with the operation of the airplane and consequent temporary loss of airplane control

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 24)] [Page 5976-5979] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, DC-8- 51, DC-8-53, DC-8-55, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-63, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63F, DC-8-71, DC-8-73, DC-8-71F, DC-8-72F, and DC-8-73F airplanes

Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracks in the fuselage skin, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 24)] [Page 5969-5971] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300 series airplanes, A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes, and A-340/541 and -642 airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent sparking of metal parts and debris from detached and damaged float valves, or a buildup of static electricity, which could result in ignition of fuel vapors and fire or explosion

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 24)] [Page 5971-5976] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH models DG-100 and DG-400 sailplanes and DG Flugzeugbau GmbH models DG-500 Elan series and DG-500M sailplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent the universal bearing of the lower rudder mounting from slipping out of the bearing support, could result in the rudder separating from its support and to loss of sailplane control during flight operations

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 2, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 22)] [Page 5584-5587] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing between the subject oxygen mask box and the adjacent feeder cables, which could generate smoke or fire in the cockpit that could be fanned by oxygen leakage from the oxygen mask box

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 1, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 21)] [Page 5159-5162] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC- 10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent blocked drain holes of the pitot tubes, which could result in the accumulation of water in the pitot-static system and consequent failure of that system

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 18)] [Page 4482-4484] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/203, -204, and -222 airplanes, and A-310/300 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking of the frame foot run-outs, which could lead to rupture of the frame foot and cracking in adjacent frames and skin, and result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 20, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 13)] [Page 3214-3215] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon model DH.125, HS.125, and BH.125; BAe.125 series 800A, 800B, 1000A, and 1000B airplanes; Hawker 800, and 1000 airplanes (2006-01-04)

Washington, Usa - To prevent heat and fire damage to equipment adjacent to the fan venturi, which could result in smoke in the cabin and/or burning equipment

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 18, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 11)] [Page 2857-2859] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA (Revision) AD on Turbomeca S.A. Arrius models 2B, 2B1, and 2F turboshaft engines (2001-08-14R1)

Washington, Usa - To prevent engine flameout during rapid deceleration, or the inability to maintain the 2.5 minutes one engine inoperative (OEI) rating, and to prevent air path cracks due to blockage of the fuel injection manifolds

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 19, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 12)] [Page 2993-2994] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300 series airplanes, model A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes, and A-340/541 and A-340/642 airplanes (2006-02-01)

Washington, Usa - To ensure that the flightcrew, in the event of a fuel leak, is advised of appropriate procedures to follow, such as isolating the fuel tanks, stopping any fuel transfers, and landing as soon as possible

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 19, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 12)] [Page 2995-2997] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-14, DC-9- 15, and DC-9-15F; DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9- 50; DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83, and DC-9-87 airplanes; MD-88 airplanes; and MD-90-30 airplanes (2006-01-02)

Washington, Usa - To prevent fracture of the upper lock link assembly of the NLG, which could result in failure of the NLG to extend following a gear-down selection, and consequent gear-up landing, structural damage, and possible injury to passengers

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 18, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 11)] [Page 2859-2863] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2 and B4 series airplanes (2006-01-03)

To prevent false stall warnings associated with stick-shaker activation, which could result in increased pilot workload as the pilot tries to determine the cause of the stall warning and possible reduction in the pilot's ability to control the airplane

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 10)] [Page 2455-2457] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on The Cessna Aircraft Company models 208 and 208B airplanes (2006-01-11)

Washington, Usa - To provide a safe method to detect ice, snow, frost, or slush adhering to the upper wing (a critical surface) prior to takeoff; and to reduce drag in-flight by shedding ice on the cargo pod and landing gear fairings

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1941-1946] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2006-01-07)

Washington, USA - To find and fix cracks in the tension ties, which could lead to cracks in the skin and body frame and result in rapid in-flight depressurization of the airplane

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1947-1949] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Gulfstream 100 Airplanes; and model Astra SPX, and 1125 Westwind Astra airplanes (2006-01-01)

Washington, Usa - To find and fix discrepancies, which could result in loss of steering control and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1935-1937] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. seriesT5309, T5311, T5313B, T5317A, T5317A-1, and T5317B Series, and T53-L-9, T53-L-11, T53-L-13B, T53-L-13BA, T53-L-13B S/SA, T53-L-13B S/SA, T53-L-13B S/SB, T53-L- 13B/D, and T53-L-703 series engines (2006-01-05)

Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of certain compressor, gas producer, and power turbine rotating components, which could result in failure of the engine and possible damage to the helicopter

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1930-1935] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and model C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Airbus model A-310 series airplanes (2006-01-10)

Washington, USA - To prevent inadvertent trim activation when the autopilot is on and the slats are extended, which could result in rudder activation when the autopilot is turned off

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1949-1951] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on American Champion Aircraft Corporation models 7AC, 7ACA, S7AC, 7BCM, 7CCM, S7CCM, 7DC, S7DC, 7EC, S7EC, 7ECA, 7FC, 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCAA, 7GCB, 7GCBA, 7GCBC, 7HC, 7JC, 7KC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC planes

Washington, USA - To detect and correct incorrect swaging widths of the flight control cable Nicopress sleeves, which could result in failure of the elevator, rudder, aileron, and flap controls

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 5)] [Page 1390-1392] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more