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Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncommanded stabilizer trim due to simultaneous failure of two static seals on one stabilizer trim control module (STCM), combined with failure of the automatic shutdown function of the stabilizer trim system, which could

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-64-AD; Amendment 39-13186; AD 2003-12-01] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-332 C, L, and L1 helicopters

Washington, Usa - To account for the inability of the engine to develop the maximum 2 1/2 minute one engine inoperative (OEI) power, reduced helicopter performance, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter during OEI operation

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-13-AD; Amendment 39-13180; AD 2003-11-21] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200F, 747-200C, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent broken H-11 steel bolts, which could result in progressive failure of the remaining bolts and consequent structural damage, rapid depressurization, and loss of control of the airplane

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-394-AD; Amendment 39-13185; AD 2003-11-25] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-100 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent a spring tab torsion bar from slipping through its retaining adaptors, which could result in a loose spring tab; and to further prevent the loss of both tension springs, which could allow the spring tab to flutter and result

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-102-AD; Amendment 39-13184; AD 2003-11-24] RIN... more

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

Washington, Usa - To ensure that the lanyards on the pressure relief door for the thrust reverser have adequate strength so that the door will not detach from the thrust reverser in the event that an engine bleed air duct bursts, which could result in th

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-125-AD; Amendment 39-13174; AD 2003-11-15] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent ice accumulation on the lateral flight control cables and/or components due to water entering the wheel well of the landing gear and freezing, which could restrict or jam control cable movement, resulting in loss of controlla

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-28-AD; Amendment 39-13160; AD 2003-11-01] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent rapid adiabatic compression within the oxygen line between the oxygen shutoff valve and the pressure regulator due to a shutoff valve that can be opened quickly, which could result in overheating of the oxygen system, and

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-281-AD; Amendment 39-13152; AD 2003-10-07] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent high-velocity separation of a barrel, piston, or end cap from a hydraulic accumulator, which could result in injury to personnel in the accumulator area; loss of cabin pressurization; loss of affected hydraulic systems; or

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-19-AD; Amendment 39-13162; AD 2003-11-03] RIN... more

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

Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the linear variable differential transducers (LVDTs) of the autopilot, which could result in an automatic pitch trim malfunction or an autopilot disconnect, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-358-AD; Amendment 39-13163; AD 2003-11-04] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Israel Aircraft Industries model 1121, 1121A, 1121B, 1123, 1124, and 1124A series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent rapid adiabatic compression within the oxygen line between the oxygen shutoff valve and the pressure regulator due to a shutoff valve that can be opened quickly, which could result in overheating of the oxygen system, and

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-290-AD; Amendment 39-13166; AD 2003-11-07] RIN... more

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

Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the starter relay of the auxiliary power unit (APU), which could result in depleted main airplane batteries, overheated APU starters, and damage to the wiring adjacent to the APU starter

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-196-AD; Amendment 39-13161; AD 2003-11-02] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400 and 400F series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To find and fix discrepancies of the rivets in the nose wheel well (NWW) panels, which could result in failure of the rivets and consequent reduced structural integrity of the panels and rapid depressurization of the airplane

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-231-AD; Amendment 39-13154; AD 2003-10-09] RIN... more

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

Washington, Usa - To find and fix corroded, cracked, or broken barrel nuts that attach the vertical fin to body section 48, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the vertical fin attachment joint, loss of the vertical fin, and consequent

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-10-AD; Amendment 39-13156; AD 2003-10-11] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To find and fix cracking of the skin, bear strap, and sill chord of the lower lobe cargo door cutout, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the lower lobe cargo door cutout, and result in rapid depressurization of the plan

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-377-AD; Amendment 39-13151; AD 2003-10-06] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Dassault model Mystere-Falcon 50 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing and consequent leakage of the hydraulic lines located within the No. 1 and No. 3 engine pylons, which can result in failure of the No. 1 and No. 2 hydraulic systems, and consequent reduced controllability of the plane

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-118-AD; Amendment 39-13149; AD 2003-10-04] RIN... more