This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) CE-12-30 informs registered owners/operators of all Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. EA500 model series aircraft (under Type Certificate Data Sheet A00002AC) of an airworthiness concern. Specifically, this SAIB provides guidance for inspection of the wing main spar and mating fuselage attach lugs for corrosion.
FAA Bulletin on Wing and Fuselage Attach Fittings for Eclipse Jet
May 11th, 2012
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AD on Pratt & Whitney PW2037 and PW2040 Engines
March 22nd, 2012The FAA adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) 2012-02-01 for Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2037, PW2037(M), and PW2040 turbofan engines with certain fan blades with a cutback leading edge, installed. This AD was prompted by reports from PW that fan blade leading edge erosion can result in a fan thrust deterioration mode (FTDM) condition, a condition that cannot be detected by the crew, and that reduces the engine’s capability of producing required thrust. This AD requires initial and repetitive maintenance to the leading edge of cutback fan blades or applying performance decrements as specified in the Airplane Flight Manual. The FAA is issuing this AD to correct undetectable fan thrust deterioration on these PW products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 24, 2012.
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AD on Main Rotor Head for Eurocopter SA365 Dauphin Models
March 22nd, 2012The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Eurocopter France (ECF) Model SA-365C, SA-365C1, SA-365C2, SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters. This AD was prompted by some reports of deterioration and two reports of failure of Starflex star arm ends. The actions are intended to modify the main rotor frequency adapters to reduce the temperature in the area, to prevent failure of the star arm end, severe vibration, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
DATES: This AD is effective on April 24, 2012.
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UPDATE to FAA Bulletin on Oxygen System Cylinder and Valve Assembly Manufactured by Carleton Technologies
March 20th, 2012THIS IS AN UPDATE TO PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BULLETIN – here is link to original http://blog.what2fly.com/2012/03/13/faa-bulletin-on-oxygen-system-cylinder-a nd-valve-assembly-manufactured-by-carleton-technologies/
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AD on Pratt & Whitney JT9D series Engines
March 20th, 2012The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for all Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT9D series turbofan engines. That AD currently requires revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the manufacturer’s Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to include required enhanced inspection of selected critical life-limited parts at each piece-part opportunity. This new AD requires additional revisions to the JT9D series engines ALS sections of the manufacturer’s ICA. This AD was prompted by the need to require enhanced inspection of selected critical life-limited parts of JT9D series engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective April 23, 2012.
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