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Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directives matched to make and model. Each entry links to the Federal Register publication.

  • Jun 12, 2023

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for turbocharged, reciprocating engine-powered airplanes and helicopters and turbocharged, reciprocating engines with a certain v-band coupling installed. This AD was prompted by multiple failures of spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings at the tailpipe to the turbocharger exhaust housing flange (…

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  • Jul 27, 2022

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for turbocharged, reciprocating engine-powered airplanes and helicopters and turbocharged, reciprocating engines with a certain v- band coupling installed. This proposed AD was prompted by multiple failures of spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings at the tailpipe to the turbocharger exhaust…

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  • May 8, 2018

    Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes

    We are revising Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-03-03 for certain Textron Aviation Inc. Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, and 425 airplanes. AD 2018-03-03 required repetitively inspecting the left and the right forward lower carry through spar cap for cracks and replacing the carry through spar cap…

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  • Feb 13, 2018

    Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, 411A, 414, 414A 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, and 425 airplanes. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the left and the right forward lower carry through spar cap for cracks and replacing the carry through spar if cracks are f…

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  • Oct 12, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, 425, and 441 Airplanes

    The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, 425, and 441 airplanes equipped with certain avionics bus circuit breaker switches. This AD requires you to inspect the avionics bus circuit breaker switch to dete…

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  • Sep 9, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems “FASTprop” Propeller De-icers

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems "FASTprop" propeller de- icers, part numbers P4E1188 series, P4E1601 series, P4E2200 series, P4E2271-10, P4E2575-7, P4E2575-10, P4E2598-10, P5855BSW, P6199SW, P6592SW, P6662SW, and P6975-11, installed. This AD requires inspection, repair, or replacement of tho…

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  • Sep 9, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propellers

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hartzell Propeller Inc. propellers. This AD requires inspecting the propeller blades and other critical propeller parts for corrosion and mechanical damage. This AD results from two events where a "Z- shank" blade failed and separated and the results of teardown inspections that detected cor…

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  • Jun 9, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, 425, and 441 Airplanes

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, 425, and 441 airplanes equipped with certain avionics bus circuit breaker switches. This proposed AD would require you to inspect the avionics bus circu…

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  • May 6, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Part Number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04, or P23D04 Fuel Regulator Shutoff Valves (Formerly Owned by ElectroSystems, JanAero Devices, Janitrol, C&D Airmotive Products, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation)

    The FAA is revising Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-25-16, which applies to aircraft equipped with a fuel regulator shutoff valve part number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04, or P23D04 used with B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series combustion heaters. AD 2004-25-16 currently requires you to repetit…

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  • Apr 6, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems “FASTprop” Propeller De-icers

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems "FASTprop" propeller de- icers, part numbers P4E1188 series, P4E1601 series, P4E2200 series, P4E2271-10, P4E2575-7, P4E2575-10, P4E2598-10, P5855BSW, P6199SW, P6592SW, P6662SW, and P6975-11, installed. This proposed AD would require inspection, repair, o…

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  • Mar 9, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Part Number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04, or P23D04 Fuel Regulator Shutoff Valves (formerly owned by ElectroSystems, JanAero Devices, Janitrol, C&D Airmotive Products, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation)

    The FAA proposes to revise Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004- 25-16, which applies to aircraft equipped with a fuel regulator shutoff valve part number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04, or P23D04 used with B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series combustion heaters. AD 2004-25-16 currently requires you to…

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  • Jan 19, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD applies to certain GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 3…

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  • Dec 29, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propellers

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hartzell Propeller Inc. propellers. This proposed AD would require inspecting the propeller blades and other critical propeller parts for corrosion and mechanical damage. This proposed AD results from two events where a "Z-shank" blade failed and separated and the results of teardown i…

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  • Dec 16, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Part Number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04, or P23D04 Fuel Regulator Shutoff Valves (Formerly Owned by ElectroSystems, JanAero Devices, Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation)

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 2001-17-13, which applies to aircraft equipped with a Kelly Aerospace Power Systems (Kelly Aerospace) part number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04, or P23D04 fuel regulator shutoff valve used with Kelly Aerospace B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050,…

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  • Oct 22, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; Kelly Aerospace Power Systems B-Series Combustion Heaters Models B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, and B4500 (Formerly Owned by JanAero Devices, Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation)

    The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 96-20-07, which applies to certain B-Series Combustion Heaters Models B1500, B2030, B3040, and B4050 that are installed on airplanes. AD 96-20-07 currently requires you to repetitively test (pressure decay) the combustion tube and overhaul any heater that does not pass any test. AD 96-20-07 also requires y…

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  • Oct 7, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

    The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This proposed AD applies to certain GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S…

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  • May 21, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders

    The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may detect, from other aircraft, the S1 (su…

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  • Apr 20, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Incorporated (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinders

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) models 520 and 550 series engines with certain ECi cylinders installed. This AD requires replacing certain serial-numbered (SN) cylinders supplied by ECi before further flight. This AD results from reports of 34 failures of cylinder heads marketed by ECi. We are iss…

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  • Dec 30, 2003

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders. This proposed AD would require you to install GTX 330/ 330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03. This proposed AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may detect, from other aircraft, the S1 (suppression)…

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  • Dec 3, 2001

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International GNS 430 Units

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain GARMIN International (GARMIN) GNS 430 units that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to modify the unit to incorporate circuitry changes to the GNS 430 unit's deviation and flag outputs. This AD is the result of reports of inaccurate course deviations caused by exte…

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  • Aug 22, 2001

    Airworthiness Directives; JanAero Devices Part Number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, and C23D04 Fuel Regulator Shutoff Valves

    This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2001- 08-01, which applies to certain JanAero Devices (JanAero) 14D11 and 23D04 series fuel regulator shutoff valves used with certain JanAero combustion heaters that are installed on aircraft. AD 2001-08-01 currently requires you to visually inspect and pressure test these fuel regulator shutoff valves…

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  • Aug 6, 2001

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International GNS 430 Units

    This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain GARMIN International (GARMIN) GNS 430 units that are installed on aircraft. The proposed AD would require you to modify the unit to incorporate circuitry changes to the GNS 430 unit's deviation and flag outputs. The proposed AD is the result of reports of inaccura…

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  • Apr 17, 2001

    Airworthiness Directives; JanAero Devices 14D11 and 23D04 Series Fuel Regulator and Shutoff Valves

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain JanAero Devices (JanAero) fuel regulator and shutoff valves used with JanAero combustion heaters that are installed on airplanes. This AD requires you to visually inspect and pressure test for leaks, and, if leaks are found, replace the fuel regulator and shutoff valve used wit…

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  • Jan 19, 2000

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series Airplanes

    This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 75-23- 08 R5, which currently requires repetitively inspecting and replacing or repairing the exhaust system on certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 300 and 400 series airplanes. The requirements of this AD replace the inspections and replacements that are required by AD 75-23- 08 R5 with inspection…

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  • Jul 6, 1999

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series Airplanes

    This document proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 75-23-08 R5, which currently requires repetitively inspecting and replacing or repairing the exhaust system on certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 300 and 400 series airplanes. The proposed AD would replace the inspections and replacements that are required by AD 75-23- 08 R5 with inspect…

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  • Nov 17, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Parker Hannifan Airborne Dry Air Pumps, Conversion Kits, and Coupling Kits

    This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-23-01, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of aircraft and engines equipped with certain Parker Hannifin Airborne dry air pumps, conversion kits, and coupling kits, utilizing part number (P/N) B1-19-1 flexible coupling that has…

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  • Oct 22, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 310, T310, 320, 401, 402, 411, and 421 Series Airplanes

    This document proposes to revise an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that would have applied to certain Cessna 310, T310, 320, 401, 402, 411, and 421 series airplanes. The previous document would have superseded AD 72-14-08 R1, which currently requires repetitively inspecting the fuel and oil flexible hose lines for leakage or evidence of any d…

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  • Jan 22, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company 100, 200, 300, and 400 Series Airplanes

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 100, 200, 300, and 400 series airplanes. This action requires checking the airplane maintenance records for any fuel, oil, or hydraulic hose, Cessna part number (P/N) S51-10, replaced between March 1995 and February 3, 1997 (the effective date of this A…

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  • Oct 2, 1996

    Airworthiness Directives; JanAero Devices B-Series Combustion Heaters, Models B1500, B2030, B3040, and B4050 (formerly owned by Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation)

    This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 82-07- 03, which currently requires repetitively testing (pressure decay) the combustion tube of JanAero Devices B-Series combustion heaters, Models B1500, B2030, B3040, and B4050, that are installed on aircraft, and overhauling any heater that does not pass one of these pressure decay tests. This actio…

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  • Apr 12, 1996

    Airworthiness Directives; McCauley Accessory Division, The Cessna Aircraft Company, Model C35, C72, C74, C75, C80, C86, C87, C92, and C93 Series Propellers

    This amendment revises an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to McCauley Accessory Division, The Cessna Aircraft Company, Model C35, C72, C74, C75, C80, C86, C87, C92, and C93 series propellers, that currently requires initial and repetitive visual and dye penetrant inspections of the propeller hub for cracks. This existing AD also requires a…

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  • Mar 15, 1996

    Airworthiness Directives; JanAero Devices (formerly Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation) B series combustion heaters, Models B1500, B2030, B3040, and B4050

    This document proposes to supersede AD 82-07-03, which currently requires repetitively testing (pressure decay) JanAero Devices B-Series combustion heaters, Models B1500, B2030, B3040, and B4050, that are installed on aircraft, and overhauling any heater that does not pass one of these pressure decay tests. The proposed action would retain these pressure de…

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  • Dec 1, 1995

    Airworthiness Directives; McCauley Accessory Division, The Cessna Aircraft Company, Model C35, C72, C74, C75, C80, C86, C87, C92, and C93 Series Propellers

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to McCauley Accessory Division, The Cessna Aircraft Company, Model C35, C72, C74, C75, C80, C86, C87, C92, and C93 series propellers. This action requires initial and repetitive visual and dye penetrant inspections of the propeller hub for cracks. This action also requires a one-tim…

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