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Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model SA-365N, N1, AS-365N2, AS-365 N3, SA-366G1, AS-355F, F1, F2, N, and EC-130 B4 helicopters

Washington, Usa - To prevent thread failure, separation of the upper end-fitting that attaches the servocontrol cylinder to the upper ball end- fitting, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter

Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-49-AD; Amendment... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model 717-200 airplanes

Usa - To find and correct cracking of the support fitting assemblies of the main spoiler actuators, which could result in damage of adjacent structure such as the rear spar or upper skin panel, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane

Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-156-AD; Amendment... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330 and A-340 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent hydraulic leakage and failure of the servo-controls located on the ailerons due to cracks in the end caps and along the barrel, which could result in loss of the ailerons and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane

Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-02-AD; Amendment... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B2, A-300 B4, A-300 B4-600, A-300 B4-600R, A-300 F4-600R, A-310, A-330, and A-340 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of an emergency escape slide, which could result in a delayed evacuation in an emergency and consequent injury to passengers or crew

Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-154-AD; Amendment... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent stress-related cracking of the windshields, and subsequent excessive frequency of abnormal procedures specified in the airplane flight manual and/or an emergency descent be accomplished, which poses an increased risk to pass

Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-322-AD; Amendment... more

Civil aviationFAA 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 series airplanes; McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes (2003-14-04)

Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent release of the decompression latch and consequent opening of the decompression panel in the reinforced flight deck door, which could result in the decompression panel hitting and injuring an airplane crewmember, i

Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-152-AD; Amendment... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Schweizer Aircraft Corporation model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A helicopters

Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a tailboom support strut or lug on a cluster fitting, which could cause rotation of a tailboom into the main rotor blades, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter

Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-25-AD; Amendment... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller Systems, Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc., and Raytheon Aircraft Company Propellers

Washington, Usa - To detect unsafe conditions that could result in separation of a propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-13-AD; Amendment... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on MD Helicopters, Inc. model 369A, D, E, H, HE, HM, HS, F, and FF helicopters

Washington, Usa - To prevent a tail rotor blade pitch horn (pitch horn) from separating from the tail rotor blade, leading to an unbalanced condition, vibration, loss of tail rotor pitch control, and loss of directional control of the helicopter

Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-17-AD; Amendment... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To find and fix cracking of the upper skin of the outboard and center sections of the horizontal stabilizer and the rear spar structure, hinge fittings, terminal fittings, and splice plates, which could lead to reduced structural capabi

Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-101-AD; Amendment... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200 and 767-300 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent interference with venting during a rapid decompression in the bulk cargo compartment, which could cause damage to the floor structure as well as damage to certain control cables leading to the empennage, and could result in

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-187-AD; Amendment 39-13203; AD 2003-13-03] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Embraer, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA, model EMB-120 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent the unavailability of supplemental oxygen to the flight attendant in the event of cabin decompression, which could result in loss of consciousness of the flight attendant

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-02-AD; Amendment 39-13197; AD 2003-12-12] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-321/131 series airplanes equipped with International Aero Engines (IAE) V25() ()-A5 series engines

Washington, Usa - To require the flightcrew to follow the procedures necessary to prevent smoke caused by an oil filter clog from entering the cabin during flight

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-134-AD; Amendment 39-13202; AD 2003-13-02] RIN... more

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

Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the maneuvering actuator piston rod of the main landing gear (MLG), which would impede retraction of the MLG, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 99-NM-98-AD; Amendment 39-13196; AD 2003-12-11] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent aural messages and resolution advisories of the traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) from being inhibited following a ground proximity warning system alert or test message, which could prevent the TCAS from providing att

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-271-AD; Amendment 39-13194; AD 2003-12-09] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Aerospatiale model ATR42-200, -300, - 320, and -500; ATR72-102, -202, -212, and 212A series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent release of the forward flight attendant's shoulder restraint harness, which could result in injury to the flight attendant in case of turbulence

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-331-AD; Amendment 39-13195; AD 2003-12-10] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney JT8D series turbofan engines

Washington, Usa - To prevent fracture of the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th stage high pressure compressor (HPC) disks, which can result in uncontained release of engine fragments, inflight engine shutdown, and airframe damage

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-ANE-05-AD; Amendment 39-13192; AD 2003-12-07] RIN... more

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

Washington, Usa - To prevent hot air leaks from the bleed air duct due to disconnection of the duct joint, which could result in heat damage to components near the duct, and consequent increased risk of fire in the rear baggage compartment

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-88-AD; Amendment 39-13189; AD 2003-12-04] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2C10 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent the wing anti-ice (WAI) ducts from collapsing, cracking, or rupturing, consequent leakage of hot air in the under-floor pressurized area of the fuselage when the anti-ice system is turned on, insufficient heat for the anti-ic

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-98-AD; Amendment 39-13191; AD 2003-12-06] RIN... more