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

Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the upper radius of the forward fitting of fuselage frame 47, which could result in propagation of the cracking to the rear fitting and reduced structural integrity of frame 47

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-378-AD; Amendment 39-13091; AD 2003-06-04] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model Saab SF-340A series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent incidents of smoke or a burning smell in the cabin during flight caused by incorrect brush insulation in the motors of the air recirculation fans that provide air to the flight compartment and the passenger compartment

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-420-AD; Amendment 39-13092; AD 2003-06-05] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon model Hawker 800XP and 800 airplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of certain attachment bolts due to manufacturing discrepancies, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane, and loss of system function for flaps, controls, and landing gear

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-18-AD; Amendment 39-13093; AD 2003-06-06] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on CFM International (CFMI) CFM56-5C series turbofan engines

Washington, Usa - To prevent low cycle fatigue (LCF) failure of the high pressure turbine rotor (HPTR) front shaft, HPTR front air seal, and booster spool, which could result in an uncontained failure and damage to the airplane

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 95-ANE-64-AD; Amendment 39-13094; AD 97-09-02R2] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Aircraft Engines CT7 series turboprop engines

Washington, Usa - To prevent separation of PGB left-hand and right-hand idler gears, which could result in uncontained PGB failure and internal bulkhead damage, possibly prohibiting the auxiliary feathering system from fully feathering the propeller on

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 99-NE-48-AD; Amendment 39-13090; AD 2003-06-03] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 407 helicopters

Usa - To detect an incorrectly installed swashplate drive link cup washer, which could limit the travel of the swashplate outer ring and lead to failure of the stud portion of the swashplate drive link, and subsequent loss of control of helicopter

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-54-AD; Amendment 39-13087; AD 2003-05-11] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company CF34-3A1, -3B, and -3B1 turbofan engines

Washington, Usa - To prevent B-sump scavenge screen blockage due to coking, which could result in ignition of B-sump oil in the secondary air system, fan drive shaft separation, and uncontained engine failure

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-21-AD; Amendment 39-13086; AD 2003-05-10] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-100 and -300 series airplanes

Usa - To prevent the loss of data recorded on the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR), which, in the event of accident, could result in the inability to retrieve data from the FDR and CVR during the accident investigation,

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-218-AD; Amendment 39-13084; AD 2003-05-08] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney JT8D-1, -1A, -1B, -7, - 7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11, -15, -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, and -17AR turbofan engines

Washington, Usa - To prevent first and second stage fan section separation from the low pressure compressor (LPC), resulting in turbine rotor overspeed, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the airplane

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-27-AD; Amendment 39-13083; AD 2003-05-07] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-200B and -200F series airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D-70 series engines

Washington, Usa - To find and fix heat damage of the pylon skin and internal structure of the nacelle struts, which could result in cracking or fracture of the struts, and consequent reduced structural integrity and possible separation of the strut

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-23-AD; Amendment 39-13059; AD 2003-04-11] RIN... more

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

Washington, Usa - To detect and correct heat damage to the fuselage skin panels caused by the leakage of hot air from one of the bleed air ducts inside the stub wing, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the engine support structure

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-334-AD; Amendment 39-13057; AD 2003-04-09] RIN... more

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

Washington, Usa - To prevent a significant latent failure in the rudder travel limiter (RTL), which could lead to a critical loss of RTL function under certain conditions, and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane or structural damage

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-93-AD; Amendment 39-13076; AD 2003-04-27] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 427 helicopters

Washington, Usa -To prevent restricted flow of hydraulic fluid to the flight control hydraulic actuators resulting in loss of hydraulic control, excessive stiffness in the flight controls, and a subsequent forced landing of the helicopter

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-19-AD; Amendment 39-13063; AD 2003-04-14] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model 717-200 airplanes

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

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-353-AD; Amendment 39-13073; AD 2003-04-24] RIN... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model SA-341G and SA-342J helicopters

Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the hoist emergency load jettison switch, resulting in an inability of the pilot to cut the rescue hoist cable in the event of cable entanglement or other emergency and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter

Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-47-AD; Amendment 39-13062; AD 2003-04-13] RIN... more