FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES SMALL AIRCRAFT, ROTORCRAFT, GLIDERS, BALLOONS, & AIRSHIPS BIWEEKLY 2003-25 This electronic copy may be printed and used in lieu of the FAA biweekly paper copy.
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Regulatory Support Division Delegation and Airworthiness Programs Branch, AIR-140 P. O. Box 26460 Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0460 FAX 405-954-4104
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SMALL AIRCRAFT, ROTORCRAFT, GLIDERS, BALLOONS, & AIRSHIPS AD No.
Information
Manufacturer
Applicability
Info: E - Emergency; COR - Correction; S - Supersedes; R - Revision; - See AD for additional information; Biweekly 2003-01 2002-26-02 2002-26-05 2003-01-01 2003-01-03
Univair S 2002-11-03 S 2000-26-16
Alon A-2, A2-A, ERCO 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D, 415-E, 415-G, Forney F-1, F-1A, and Mooney M10 AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, and AT-503A A36, B36TC, 58, 36, A36TC, and 58A Propeller: ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( )
Air Tractor Raytheon Aircraft Hartzell Propeller
Biweekly 2003-02 2002-13-05 R1 2003-01-04 2003-02-03
R
MD Helicopters, Inc. Bell Helicopter Textron Raytheon Aircraft
2003-02-05
Eurocopter France
2003-02-06
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
Rotorcraft: 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF Rotorcraft: 205B, 212, 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, C90A, 65-A90-1 (U-21A), 65-A90-1 (U-21G), 65-A90-2 (RU-21B), 65-A90-3 (RU-21C), 65-A90-4 (RU-21E), E90, F90, H90 (T-44A), 99, 99A, A99A, B99, C99, 100, A100, A100 (U-21F), A100-1 (U-21J), A200 (C-12A), (C-12C), A200C (UC-12B), A200CT (C-12D), A200CT (C-12F), A200CT (FWC-12D), A200CT (RC-12D), A200CT (RC-12G), A200CT (RC-12H), A200CT (RC-12K), A200CT (RC-12P), A200CT (RC-12Q), B100, 200, B200, 200C, B200C, B200C (C-12F), B200C (C-12R), B200C (UC-12F), B200C (UC-12M), 200CT, B200CT, 200T, B200T, 300, B300, B300C, and 2000 Rotorcraft: AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, and AS355N Rotorcraft: 407
Raytheon Aircraft Company
A36, B36TC, 58, 36, A36TC, and 58A
2003-03-11 2003-03-12
Air Cruisers Company Turbomeca S.A
2003-03-13 2003-03-14 2003-03-18 2003-03-18 2003-03-20 2003-03-21
Moravan A.S. Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Raytheon Aircraft Company Raytheon Aircraft Company Hartzell Propeller Inc. Pratt & Whitney Canada
Appliance: Emergency Evacuation Slide/Raft System Engine: Arriel 1 A2, 1 C, 1 C1, 1 C2, 1 D, 1 D1, 1 E2, 1 K, 1 K1, 1 S, 1 S1 and Arriel 2 B, 2 B1, 2 C, 2 C1, 2 S1 Series Turboshaft Z-242L P-180 1900, 1900C, and 1900D 1900, 1900C, and 1900D Propeller: HC-C2YR-4CF Engine: PW530A, PW535A, and PW545A Turbofan
Raytheon Apex Aircraft
1900, 1900C, and 1900D CAP 10B
2003-04-03 2003-04-04 2003-04-05 2003-04-07
SOCATA Robinson Helicopter Robinson Helicopter British Aerospace
2003-04-08 ERRATA
Piaggio Aero Honeywell
TB 9, TB 10, TB 20, TB 21, and TB 200 Rotorcraft: R22 Rotorcraft: R44 HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream 3201 P-180 Appliance: Pages 3 & 4 of AD Summary Book 4
Biweekly 2003-03 2003-01-01
COR, S 2000-26-16
E FR, COR
Biweekly 2003-04 2003-03-18 2003-04-02
FR, COR S 98-12-10 99-21-23
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Manufacturer
Applicability
Info: E - Emergency; COR - Correction; S - Supersedes; R - Revision; - See AD for additional information; Biweekly 2003-05 2002-25-51
FR, COR, S 2002-17-51
Agusta S.p.A.
Rotorcraft: A109E
2003-04-06
Honeywell
2003-04-12 2003-04-13 2003-04-14 2003-04-15 2003-04-23 2003-04-26 2003-05-01
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Eurocopter France Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Hartzell Propeller Inc. Raytheon Aircraft Company Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego PZLRzeszow
Appliance: Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850/-851 Integrated Navigation Unit Rotorcraft: 427 Rotorcraft: SA341G and SA342J Rotorcraft: 427 Rotorcraft: S-76A, B and C Propeller: HC-B3TN-5() 1900D Engine: 6A-350-C1, -C1A, -C1L, -C1R, -C2, -C2A, and 4A-235 Series Reciprocating
S 2002-18-51
Biweekly 2003-06 2003-05-02 2003-05-03 2003-05-05 2003-05-06 2003-05-11 2003-06-01
COR, S 2000-0610 S 2002-23-51 S 2002-13-02
Lindstrand Balloons Ltd. Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
Appliance: Fuel Hoses Rotorcraft: 407
Robert E. Rust Robert E. Rust Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Air Tractor, Inc.
DH.C1 Chipmunk 21, 22, and 22A DH.C1 Chipmunk 21, 22, and 22A Rotorcraft: 407 AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400A, and AT-400
Biweekly 2003-07 2003-06-02 2003-06-07
S 2002-05-04
Hartzell Propeller Inc. Socata-Groupe Aerospatiale
2003-07-03 2003-07-04
Twin Commander Aircraft Corp. Air Tractor, Inc.
2003-07-05 2003-07-06
Stemme GmbH & Co. KG British Aerospace
2003-07-09
Raytheon Aircraft Company
Propeller: HC-C2Y(K,R)-1BF/F8477-4 MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, MS 893E, MS 894A, MS 894E, Rallye 150T, and Rallye 150ST Do 27 Q-6 S–2R, S2R-G1, S2R–R1820, S2R–T15, S2R–T34, S2R–G10, S2R–G5, S2R–G6, S2RHG–T65, S2R–T34, S2R–T45, S2R–T65, 600 S2D, S2R–R1340, S2R–R3S, S2R–T11, S2RHG-T34 690D, 695A, and 695B AT-300, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT402A, AT-402B, AT-501, AT-502, and AT-502B Sailplane: S10 and S10-V HP.137 Jetsream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Series 3101, Jetstream 3201 390
2003-06-08 2003-07-01
S 2000-11-16
Dornier-Werke G.m.b.H. Quality Aerospace, Inc.
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Eurocopter France Eurocopter France Eurocopter France Bell Helicopter Textron Canada MD Helicopter, Inc
PC-12 and PC-12/45 Rotorcraft: EC120B Rotorcraft: AS350B3 Rotorcraft: AS350B, B1, B2, BA, and D Rotorcraft: 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 Rotorcraft: 369A, D, E, H, HE, HM, HS, F, and FF
Kaman Aerospace Corporation Eurocopter France
Rotorcraft: K-1200 Rotorcraft: SA-365N1, AS365-N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1
Pilatus Aircraft Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Cessna Aircraft Pilatus Aircraft
PC-6 Rotorcraft: 269D 441, F406 PC-12 and PC-12/45
Biweekly 2003-08 2003-07-10 2003-08-04 2003-08-05 2003-08-06 2003-08-07 2003-08-51
E
Biweekly 2003-09 2001-13-03 R1 2003-08-53 2003-09-01 2003-09-05 2003-09-09 2003-09-11
R E, S 2000-10-08, 2000-10-08R1 S 2002-09-13
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SMALL AIRCRAFT, ROTORCRAFT, GLIDERS, BALLOONS, & AIRSHIPS AD No.
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Manufacturer
Applicability
Info: E - Emergency; COR - Correction; S - Supersedes; R - Revision; - See AD for additional information; Biweekly 2003-10 94-20-04 R2
R
2003-09-10 2003-09-12 2003-09-13 2003-10-05
Raytheon Aircraft Company Raytheon Aircraft Company Raytheon Aircraft Company The New Piper Aircraft Raytheon Aircraft Company
C35, D35, E35, F35, G35, H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, and V35B 390 1900D PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 390
Turbomeca S.A. Turbomeca Turbomeca S.A.
Engine: Arriel -1B, -1D, and -1D1 Series Turboshaft Engine: Turmo IV A and IV C Series Turboshaft Engine: Arrius -2F Turboshaft
Eurocopter France
Rotorcraft: SA-365N1, AS365N-2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1
Turbomeca Moravan A.S. Eurocopter France The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Pilatus Aircraft Company Ltd. Eurocopter France McCauley Propeller Systems
Engine: Turmo IV A and IV C Series Turboshaft Z-242L Rotorcraft: AS332C, L, and L1 PA-34-200T, PA-34-220-T, PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T PC-12 and PC-12/45 Rotorcraft: AS332 C, L, and L1 Propeller: 1A103/TCM Series
Hartzell Propeller Inc. Agusta S.p.A. Turbomeca S.A.
Propeller: ( )HC-( )(2,3)(X,V)( ) - ( ), HA-A2V20-1B Rotorcraft: A109K2 Engine: Arriel 1 A, 1 A1, 1 A2, 1 B, 1 C, 1 C1, 1 C2, 1 D, 1 D1, 1 E, 1 E2, 1 K, 1 K1, 1 S, and 1 S1 Turboshaft PC-6 Sky Arrow 650 TC and 650 TCN
Biweekly 2003-11 2003-11-08 2003-11-09 2003-11-10
COR
Biweekly 2003-12 2003-08-53 2003-11-09 2003-11-12 2003-11-13 2003-11-14 2003-11-17 2003-11-21 2003-12-05
FR, S 2000-10-08, 2000-10-08R1 COR S 2003-03-13
S 97-06-16
Biweekly 2003-13 97-18-02 R1 2003-12-13 2003-12-14
R
2003-13-04 2003-13-05 2003-13-06 2003-13-51
E
Pilatus Aircraft LTD. Iniziative Industriali Italiane S.p.A. Iniziative Industriali Italiane S.p.A MD Helicopter, Inc.
Sky Arrow 650 and Sky Arrow 650 TCN Rotorcraft: MD900
Biweekly 2003-14 97-18-02R1 2003-08-51 2003-13-07 2003-13-08
COR, R FR
2003-13-10 2003-13-13 2003-13-14 2003-13-15 2003-13-16
2003-13-17
Hartzell Propeller MD Helicopters, Inc. Short Brothers and Harland Ltd. Goodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. Rolls-Royce Corporation Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Bell Helicopter Textron Canada
S 2001-25-52
Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Raytheon Aircraft Company
Hartzell Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller Systems, Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc., and Raytheon Aircraft Company
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Propeller: ( )HC-( )(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) Series and HA-A2V20-1B Series Rotorcraft: 369A, D, E, H, HE, HM, HS, F, and FF SC-7 Series 2 and SC-7 Series 3 Appliance: TAWS8000 Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) Engine:250-C30R/3, -C30R/3M, -C47B, and -C47M Turboshaft Rotorcraft: 222, 222B, and 222U Rotorcraft: 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 Rotorcraft: 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-55A 65–90, 65–A90, B90, C90, C90A, E90, F90, H90 (T–44A), 100, A100, A100 (U–21F), A100–1 (U–21J), A200 (C–12A) and (C-12C), A200C (UC–12B), A200CT (C–12D), A200CT (C–12F), B200C (C–12F), A200CT (FWC–12D), A200CT (RC–12D), A200CT (RC–12G), A200CT (RC–12H), A200CT (RC–12K), A200CT (RC–12P), A200CT (RC–12Q), B100, B200C, 200C, B200C (C–12F), B200C (C–12R), B200C (UC–12F), B200C (UC-12M) Propeller: See Ad
SMALL AIRCRAFT, ROTORCRAFT, GLIDERS, BALLOONS, & AIRSHIPS AD No.
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Manufacturer
Applicability
Info: E - Emergency; COR - Correction; S - Supersedes; R - Revision; - See AD for additional information; Propellers Biweekly 2003-14 continued 2003-14-03 S 98-18-12
Textron Lycoming
2003-14-51
MD Helicopters, Inc.
E, S 2003-13-51
Engine: IO-320, LIO-320, IO-360, HIO-360, TIO-360, LTIO-360, GO-435, GO-480, IGO-480-A1B6, IO-540, IGO-540, AEIO-540, HIO-540, TIO-540, LTIO-540, TIGO-541, IO-720, and TIO-720 Reciprocating Rotorcraft: MD900
Biweekly 2003-15 2003-11-14 2003-13-10 2003-14-07 2003-14-12
COR COR
2003-14-18 2003-14-19
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Rolls-Royce Corporation Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Eurocopter France Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Eurocopter France
2003-14-20
S 82-12-06
2003-15-51
E
Aerospace Technologies of Australia PTY LTD Eurocopter France
PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, PA-44-180T Engine: 250-C30R/3, -C30R/3M, -C47B, and -C47M Turboshaft PC-12 and PC-12/45 Rotorcraft: SA330F, G, and J; AS332C, L, and L1; SA341G; SA342J; AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, and D; AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N; SA-365C, C1, and C2; SA-365N and N1; and AS-365N2 and N3 Rotorcraft: S76A, B, and C Rotorcraft: SA-365N, N1, AS-365N2, N3, SA-366 G1, AS355F, F1, F2, N and EC130 B4 N22B and N24A Rotorcraft: SE3160, SA315B, SA316B, SA316C, and SA319B
Biweekly 2003-16 2003-14-51 2003-15-07 2003-15-08 2003-16-03
FR, S 2003-13-51
2003-16-51
E
S 95-11-01
MD Helicopters, Inc. Honeywell International Inc. Eurocopter France Turbomeca Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH
Rotorcraft: MD900 Appliance: RE220 (RJ) Auxiliary power units (APUs) Rotorcraft: AS350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, and D Engine: Arriel 1 A, 1 A1, 1 A2, 1 B, 1 C, 1 C2, 1 D, 1 D1, 1 E2, 1 K, 1 K1, 1 S, and 1 S1 Turboshaft Glider: Duo-Discus
Biweekly 2003-17 2003-08-51 2003-16-10 2003-16-17 2003-16-51 2003-17-02 2003-17-03 2003-17-04
FR, COR FR S 2003-03-14
2003-17-05
MD Helicopters, Inc. Pratt & Whitney Canada Dornier Luftfahrt GMBH Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Extra Flugzeugbau GmbH Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Short Brothers and Harland Ltd.
Rotorcraft: Model 369A, D, E, H, HE, HM, HS, F, and FF Engine: PW206A and PW206E Turboshaft 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 Glider: Duo-Discus EA-300/200, EA-300L, and EA-300S P-180 MU–2B/–10/–15/–20/–25/–26, MU–2B–30/–35/–36, /–26A/–40, /– 36A/–60 SC-7 Series 2 and SC-7 Series 3
Biweekly 2003-18 2003-15-51 2003-16-11 2003-16-51
FR FR, COR
2003-17-16
Eurocopter France MD Helicopters, Inc. Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Robert E. Rust
Rotorcraft: SE3160, SA315B, SA316B, SA316C, and SA319B Rotorcraft: 600N Glider: Duo-Discus
Turbomeca
Engine: Arriel 1 A, 1 A1, 1 A2, 1 B, 1 C, 1 C1, 1 C2, 1 D, 1 D1, 1 E2, 1 K, 1 K1, 1 S, and 1 S1 Turboshaft Rotorcraft: EC 155B, SA-365N and N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 Engine: PZL-10W Turboshaft
DeHavilland DH.C1 Chipmunk 21, 22, and 22A
Biweekly 2003-19 2003-16-03 2003-18-03 2003-18-04 2003-19-01 2003-19-06
COR, S 95-11-01
Eurocopter France Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego Eurocopter France Turbomeca S.A.
Rotorcraft: AS 365 N3 and EC 155B Engine: Arrius 2 B1, 2 B1A, 2 B1A 1, and 2 K1 Turboshaft
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Info: E - Emergency; COR - Correction; S - Supersedes; R - Revision; - See AD for additional information;
Biweekly 2003-20 2003-19-07 2003-19-10 2003-19-11 2003-19-12 2003-19-13 2003-19-14
Eagle Aircraft (Malaysia) Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. S 95-14-09
2003-20-05
Learjet Eurocopter France Grob-Werke Burkhart Grob Luft-und Raumfahrt Gmbh & Co KG Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
150B SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC(C26B), SA227-PC, and SA227-TT. 60 Rotorcraft: EC 155B G120A G103 TWIN ASTIR, G103 TWIN II, G103A TWIN II ACRO, G103C TWIN III ACRO PC-7
Biweekly 2003-21 2003-20-09 2003-20-10 2003-20-11 2003-20-12 2003-20-15 2003-21-01
S 2001-18-13
S 94-18-04 R1
2003-21-04
Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Raytheon Aircraft Company Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Eurocopter France Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Univar Aircraft Corporation Cessna Aircraft Company
Sailplane: S10-VT Beech 1900, 1900C, and 1900D Rotorcraft: EC135 P1, P2, T1, and T2 Rotorcraft: AS 350B3, SA-365N, N1, AS-365N2, AS 365N3, and EC 155B PC-12 and PC-12/45 Alon A–2 and A2–A, ERCO 415–C, 415–CD, 415–D, 415–E, and 415–G, Forney F-1 and F1A, Mooney M10 208 and 208B
Biweekly 2003-22 2003-21-07 2003-21-08 2003-21-09 2003-22-01 2003-22-06
S 2002-21-51
2003-22-07
S 97-20-14
S 98-24-35
Cessna Aircraft Co. Eurocopter France Eurocopter France Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Eurocopter France Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
525 Rotorcraft: AS332C, L, L1, and L2 Rotorcraft: AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, PA-60-700P Rotorcraft: AS350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, C, D, D1, AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N MU-2B, MU-2B-10, MU-2B-15, MU-2B-20, MU-2B-25, MU-2B26, MU-2B-26A, MU-2B-30, MU-2B-35, MU-2B-36, MU-2B-36A, MU-2B-40, and MU-2B-60
Biweekly 2003-23 2003-22-10 2003-22-11 2003-22-13
Eurocopter France Eurocopter France Aerospace Technologies of Australia PTY Ltd. Cessna Aircraft Company
Rotorcraft: EC120B AS350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, C, D, D1, AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N N22B and N24A
Titeflex Corporation MD Helicopters, Inc Robinson Helicopter
Appliance: Hoses Rotorcraft: 369A, H, HE, HM, HS, D, or E Rotorcraft: R44 and R44 II
2003-22-15 2003-24-02 2003-24-07
Eurocopter France Eurocopter France The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.
2003-24-13
Cessna Aircraft Company
Rotorcraft: SA-365N, N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 Rotorcraft: AS332C, L, L1, and L2 PA–31, PA–31–300, PA–31-325, PA–31–350, PA-31P, PA-31P-350, PA–31T, PA–31T1, PA–31T2, PA–31T3 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, T206H
S 2001-26-53
2003-23-02
560
Biweekly 2003-24 2003-23-05 2003-24-01 2003-24-51
E
Biweekly 2003-25
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BW 2003-25 EUROCOPTER FRANCE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE SMALL AIRCRAFT, ROTORCRAFT, GLIDERS, BALLOONS, & AIRSHIPS 2003-22-15 Eurocopter France: Amendment 39-13363. Docket No. 2003-SW-09-AD. Applicability: Model SA-365N, N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters, certificated in any category. Compliance: Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 1 month, whichever occurs first, unless accomplished previously. To prevent fuel leakage, toxic fumes inside the cabin creating a fire hazard that could lead to a fire and smoke in the cabin, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) In accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.B.2. of Eurocopter Alert Telex No. 28.00.31, dated January 14, 2003 (Alert Telex): (1) Inspect the fuel air vent hose (air vent hose) on the right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) side of the helicopter for chafing and fuel leakage in the interference areas. (i) Replace any leaking air vent hose before further flight, and (ii) Modify any non-leaking air vent hose by wrapping it with adhesive tape before further flight. (2) For any air vent hose with chafing damage, replace the air vent hose at the next 500-hour TIS inspection. (b) Inspect the length of each attachment screw of the latch support on the RH and LH sides and, if the length exceeds 12 mm, replace the attachment screw in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.B.3. of the Alert Telex. (c) Install spacers for the air vent hose on the RH side between the attachment screws of the latch support and the air vent hose in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.B.4. of the Alert Telex. (d) Remove one of the tyrap clamp supports from the LH side that secures the air vent hose to the 9° frame at the latch support in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.B.5. of the Alert Telex. (e) Install latch supports on the RH and LH sides, and the covering panels on the 9° frame in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.B.6. of the Alert Telex. (f) Inspect the doors for correct closing, and if necessary, adjust the position of the microswitches (if installed) and the latches in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.B.6. of the Alert Telex.
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(g) To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Send the proposal to the Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA. Contact the Safety Management Group for information about previously approved alternative methods of compliance. (h) The previously stated actions shall be done in accordance with Eurocopter Alert Telex No. 28.00.31, dated January 14, 2003. The Director of the Federal Register approved this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75053-4005, telephone (972) 641-3460, fax (972) 641-3527. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (i) This amendment becomes effective on January 5, 2004. Note: The subject of this AD is addressed in Direction Generale De L'Aviation Civile (France) AD 2003-028(A), dated February 5, 2003. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 31, 2003. Kim Smith, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 03-29223 Filed 11-28-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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BW 2003-25 EUROCOPTER FRANCE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE SMALL AIRCRAFT, ROTORCRAFT, GLIDERS, BALLOONS, & AIRSHIPS 2003-24-02 Eurocopter France: Amendment 39-13371. Docket No. 2001-SW-07-AD. Applicability: Model AS332C, L, L1, and L2 helicopters, with a pilot or co-pilot anti-torque pedal adjustment lever (lever), part number (P/N) 332A27.2344.20, that has not been modified in accordance with MOD 0726179, installed, certificated in any category. Note 1: This AD applies to each helicopter identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For helicopters that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (e) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent failure of the lever, loss of braking ability on the ground or loss of yaw control in flight, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) For helicopters with 4,450 or more hours time-in-service (TIS), within 50 hours TIS and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,500 hours TIS, perform a dye-penetrant inspection of the lever, P/N 332A27.2344.20, in accordance with paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions in Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 67.00.19, dated July 23, 2001, except returning levers and reporting to the manufacturer are not required. (b) For helicopters with less than 4,450 hours TIS, on or before accumulating 4,500 hours TIS, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,500 hours TIS, perform a dye-penetrant inspection of the lever, P/N 332A27.2344.20, in accordance with paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions in ASB No. 67.00.19, dated July 23, 2001, except returning levers and reporting to the manufacturer are not required. (c) Replace any cracked lever with an airworthy lever before further flight. (d) Before March 1, 2004, modify the pedal unit and replace the adjustment levers in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 2, in ASB No. 67.00.20, dated June 8, 2001. Modifying the pedal unit and replacing the adjustment levers in accordance with ASB 67.00.20, dated June 8, 2001, is a terminating action for the requirements of this AD.
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(e) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA. Operators shall submit their requests through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Safety Management Group. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Safety Management Group. (f) Special flight permits will not be issued. (g) The inspections, replacements (if necessary), and modifications shall be done in accordance with Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin Nos. 67.00.19, dated July 23, 2001, and 67.00.20, dated June 8, 2001. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75053-4005, telephone (972) 6413460, fax (972) 641-3527. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (h) This amendment becomes effective on January 5, 2004. Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in Direction Generale De L'Aviation Civile (France) AD Nos. 2000-487-017(A)R1 and 2000-486-077(A)R1, both dated September 5, 2001. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 17, 2003. David A. Downey, Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 03-29224 Filed 11-28-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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BW 2003-25 THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC. AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE SMALL AIRCRAFT, ROTORCRAFT, GLIDERS, BALLOONS, & AIRSHIPS 2003-24-07 The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-13376; Docket No. 2003-CE-03-AD. When Does This AD Become Effective? (a) This AD becomes effective on February 9, 2004. What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action? (b) None. What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD? (c) This AD affects the following airplane models and serial numbers that are certificated in any category: Model PA–31, PA–31–300, PA–31-325 PA–31–350 PA–31P PA–31P–350 PA–31T PA–31T1 PA–31T2 PA–31T3
Serial numbers 31–2 through 31–8312019 31–5001 through 31–8553002 31P–1 through 31P–7730012 31P–8414001 through 31P–8414050 31T–7400001 through 31T–8120104 31T–7804001 through 31T–1104017 31T–8166001 through 31T–1166008 31T–8275001 through 31T–5575001
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD? (d) This AD is the result of reports of rudder tube corrosion. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct corrosion in the rudder torque tube assembly and rudder rib, which could result in failure of the rudder torque tube. This failure could lead to loss of rudder control. What Must I Do to Address This Problem? (e) To address this problem, you must accomplish the following:
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Actions (1) Install an inspection hole in the rudder skin for the rudder torque tube assembly; OR instead of installing an inspection hole, use the tooling hole in the rudder bottom rib. You may enlarge the diameter of the tooling hole no more than 0.25 inches to facilitate inspection and corrosion treatment. (2) Visually inspect the rudder torque tube and associated ribs for corrosion.
Compliance Within the next 150 hours time-in-service (TIS) after February 9, 2004 (the effective date of this AD), unless already accomplished.
Before further flight after the installation required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months. (3) If you find corrosion damage: Before further flight (i) Replace the rib/rudder torque after any inspection assembly; OR required in paragraph (ii) Repair the damaged torque tube (e)(2) of this AD using an FAA-approved repair design. where corrosion damage is found.
Procedures Install an inspection hole per The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1105A, dated September 22, 2003. Protect bare metal per Section 8, FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13–1B.
Follow The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1105A, September 22, 2003.
Follow The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1105A, dated September 22, 2003. Repairs must address items in paragraph (f) of this AD and may be approved per FAA Order 8300.10 (Volume 2, Chapter 1), Airworthiness Inspector’s Handbook.
(f) All repairs must address the following: (1) Detect hidden corrosion damage: (i) In the faying surface between the rudder ribs and torque tube assembly attachments. (ii) Inside the bore of the torque tube. (2) Establish procedures for removing corrosion or for corrosion prevention of repaired parts. Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices-Aircraft Inspection and Repair, and AC 43-4A, Corrosion Control for Aircraft, provide resources for establishment of these procedures. (3) For repairs involving material removal without reinforcement: Define a clear, accurate, and complete description of negligible damage limits. Note that acceptable amounts of material removal may be location-dependent. Higher-stressed areas will be less tolerant of material removal. (4) For all repairs involving reinforcement: A clear, accurate, and complete description of the repair design must be established per 14 CFR part 21.31. (5) Verify that all repairs follow Subpart C–Strength Requirements and Subpart D–Design and Construction of Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) 3, dated May 15, 1956 (the original certification basis for the Piper PA-31 Series as shown in type certificate data sheets A8EA and A20SO). May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance? (g) You may request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in 14 CFR 39.13. Send your request to the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For information on any already approved alternative methods of 13
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compliance, contact William O. Herderich, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone: (770) 703-6082; facsimile: (770) 703-6097. Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference? (h) You must do the actions required by this AD following the instructions in The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1105A, dated September 22, 2003. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service bulletin per 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may get a copy from The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Customer Services, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (772) 567-4361; facsimile: (772) 978-6584. You may review copies at FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 24, 2003. James E. Jackson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 03-29871 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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BW 2003-25 CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE SMALL AIRCRAFT, ROTORCRAFT, GLIDERS, BALLOONS, & AIRSHIPS 2003-24-13 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-13382; Docket No. 2003-CE-28-AD. When Does This AD Become Effective? (a) This AD becomes effective on January 20, 2004. What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action? (b) None. What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD? (c) This AD affects the following airplane models and serial numbers that are: (1) equipped with a KAP 140 autopilot computer system, part number (P/N) 065-00176-2602, P/N 065-00176-5402, or P/N 065-00176-7702; and (2) certificated in any category; Model 172R 172S 182S 182T T182T 206H T206H
Serial Nos. 17280001 through 17281073, 17281075 through 17281127, and 17281130. 172S8001 through 172S9195, 172S9197, 172S9198, and 172S9200 through 172S9203. 18280001 through 18280944. 18280945 through 18281064, 18281067 through 18281145, 18281147 through 18281163, 18281165 through 18281167, and 18281172. T18208001 through T18208109, and T18208111 through T18208177. 20608001 through 20608183, 20608185, 20608187, and 20608188. T20608001 through T20608039, T20608041 through T20608367, T20608269 through T20608379, T20608381, T20608382, and T20608385.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD? (d) This AD is the result of reports of inadvertent and undetected engagement of the autopilot system. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent unintentionally engaging the KAP 140 autopilot computer system, which could cause the pilot to take inappropriate actions. What Must I Do To Address This Problem? (e) To address this problem, you must do the following:
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Actions (1) Install and update the KC 140 autopilot computer system operating software.
Compliance Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after January 20, 2004 (the effective date of this AD), unless already done. (2) Do the following: Prior to further flight (i) Change the unit part number by after installing the update attaching flavor sticker, part number to the KC 140 autopilot (P/N) 057–02203–0003, on the unit’s computer system serial tag;. operating software, (ii) Attach an M decal, P/N 057–02984– unless already done. 0501, in front of the unit serial number (this indicates that the unit’s P/N has been changed); and (iii) Attach a software mod tag, P/N 057–05287–0301, in place of the old tag to indicate the software change to SW MOD 03/01. (3) Only install KC 140 autopilot As of January 20, 2004 computer systems, P/Ns 065–00176– (the effective date of this 2602, 065–00176–5402, and 065– AD. 00176–7702, that have been modified as specified in paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) of this AD).
Procedures Follow Honeywell Service Bulletin No: KC 140–M1, dated August 2002, as specified in Cessna Service Bulletin SB02–22–01, dated November 25, 2002. Follow Honeywell Service Bulletin No: KC 140–M1, dated August 2002, as specified in Cessna Service Bulletin SB02–22–01, dated November 25, 2002.
Not applicable.
(f) You may request a revised flight manual supplement from Cessna or Honeywell at the address specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance? (g) You may request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in 14 CFR 39.13. Send your request to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For information on any already approved alternative methods of compliance, contact Dan Withers, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4196; facsimile: (316) 946-4107. Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference? (h) You must do the actions required by this AD per Honeywell Service Bulletin No: KC 140M1, dated August 2002, as specified in Cessna Service Bulletin SB02-22-01, dated November 25, 2002. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may get a copy from Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 5175800; facsimile: (316) 942-9006 and Honeywell, Business, Regional, and General Aviation, 23500 W. 105th Street, Olathe, Kansas 66061. You may review copies at FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. 16
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