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Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Rockwell International models AT-6, AT-6A, AT- 6B, AT-6C, AT-6D, AT-6F, BC-1A, SNJ-7, and T-6G airplanes; and Autair Ltd. model Harvard airplanes

Washington, Usa - To detect and correct any fatigue crack in the inboard and outboard, upper and lower wing attach angles (except for the nose angles) of either wing, which could result in failure of the wing

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 131)] [Page 39651-39652] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727- 100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes (2005-14-07)

Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the attach fittings of the foreflap carriage of the wings, which could result in partial or complete loss of the foreflap and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 131)] [Page 39647-39651] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135 and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, - 145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the internal circuit of the engine fire handle that could disable the fuel shut-off valves and the discharge of the fire extinguishing agent, which, in the event of a fire, could result in the inability to extingui

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 131)] [Page 39642-39644] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationAttempts in London: here is the Italian Minister Pisanu to face the terroristic threat

Rome, Italy - Increasing law enforcement units in the streets, more checks, antiterrorism Attorney, residence permit for turncoats and expulsion for suspicious subjects

Italian Ministry of Interior suggested by Minister Giuseppe Pisanu a series of measures to face the risk of terroristic attempts in Italy more effectively after attacks in London. Among them one can consider... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus Model A300 B2-203 and B4-203 Airplanes; model A-310/200 and -300; and model A-300 B4- 600, B4-600R, and F4-600R, and model A-300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of navigation indications on the primary flight display requiring continuation of the flight on emergency instruments, which could lead to reduced ability to control the airplane in adverse conditions

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 128)] [Page 38753-38755] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-145 and EMB-135 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent engine oil leakage at the coupling seal between the hydraulic pump and the engine gearbox from causing low engine oil levels, which could lead to in-flight engine shutdown and consequent reduced controllability of the plane

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 128)] [Page 38751-38753] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Learjet model 23, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 31, 31A, 35, 35A (C-21A), and 36 airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent severe weakening of the aileron cable, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 127)] [Page 38578-38580] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, and DHC-8-300 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the longitudinal skin joints in the fuselage pressure shell, which could affect the structural integrity of the airplane, and result in loss of cabin pressurization during flight

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 127)] [Page 38575-38578] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes, equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed (2005-13-40)

Washington, Usa - To prevent dry operation of the fuel pumps for the auxiliary fuel tank, which could create a potential ignition source inside the auxiliary fuel tank that could result in a fire or explosion of the auxiliary fuel tank

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 30, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 125)] [Page 37659-37661] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Boeing model 737-200, 737-300, 737-400, 737-500, 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 757-200, and 757-300; and McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC- 10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F

Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent release of the decompression latch and consequent opening of the decompression panel in the flight deck door, or penetration of the flight deck door by smoke or shrapnel, any of which could result in injury to the

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 123)] [Page 37152] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-13-28)

Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the vertical tie rods supporting certain electrical racks and the center stowage bins, which could cause the center stowage bins or electrical racks to fall onto passenger seats below during an emergency landing,

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36826-36829] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes

Washington, Usa - To detect and correct improperly installed bushings, which could result in reduced tensile strength of the reinforcing strap of the wing's lower skin, and consequently a reduction of the structural capability of the wing and possible

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36831-36833] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2 and B4; A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and model A-310/200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-13-26)

Washington, Usa - To ensure that crewmembers are informed of the risks associated with forcibly opening passenger/crew, emergency exit, and cargo doors before an airplane is fully depressurized, which will prevent injury to crewmembers, and subsequent

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36819-36821] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-10; DC-9-20; DC-9-30; DC-9-40; DC-9-50; DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83, and DC-9-87 and model MD-88 airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent internal shorting, arcing, and loss of emergency battery power due to failed battery screws, which could result in loss of emergency power to electrical flight components or other emergency power systems required in the event

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36824-36826] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent air leakage around the temperature sensor for the aft cargo compartment, which, in the event of a fire in the aft cargo compartment, could result in an insufficient concentration of fire extinguishing agent, and consequent

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36476-36479] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-90-30 airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent metallic fibers from the first stage filter of the servo valves inside the DACM from becoming lodged in the first stage nozzle of the servo valve, which could lead to tire failure during high speed/high energy braking and

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36479-36480] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400, -400D, -400F; 767-200, -300, -300F; and 777-200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-13-20)

Washington, Usa - To prevent a latent open circuit that could leave the fuel spar shutoff valve in a partially open position when the engine fire switch is activated, which could result in fuel from the engine feeding an uncontrolled fire in the engine

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36474-36476] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-200, -200C, -300, - 400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes (2005-13-15)

Washington, Usa - To prevent fuel or fuel vapors from leaking into the cargo or passenger compartments and coming into contact with a possible ignition source, which could result in fire or explosion

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36486-36488] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more