The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive 2014-17-03 (AD) for certain Technify Motors GmbH (type certificate previously held by Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH) TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-02-114 reciprocating engines. This AD requires removal of each high-pressure (HP) fuel pump before 300 flight hours (FHs) in service or within 55 FHs after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs later. This AD was prompted by in-flight shutdowns on airplanes with TAE 125-02 engines. They are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HP fuel pump, which could result in damage to the engine and damage to the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective October 2, 2014. 2014-17-03.pdf
AD on Tailboom for Eurocopter EC130B4 Helicopters
June 27th, 2014This emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) 2014-12-51 is being sent to owners and operators of Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model EC130B4 and EC130T2 helicopters. This emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) 2014-12-51 is being sent to owners and operators of Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model EC130B4 and EC130T2 helicopters. 2014-12-51_Emergency.pdf
AD on 2nd stage low-pressure turbine blades for Honeywell Engines
June 27th, 2014Emergency airworthiness directive (AD) 2014-12-52 is sent to owners and operators of Honeywell International Inc. (Type Certificate previously held by AlliedSignal Inc., Garrett Turbine Engine Company) TFE731-4, -4R, -5AR, -5BR, -5R, -20R, -20AR, -20BR, -40, -40AR, -40R, -40BR, -50R, and -60 turbofan engines. This emergency AD was prompted by reports of 2nd stage low-pressure turbine (LPT2) blade separations. Analysis indicates the presence of casting anomalies at or near the root of the LPT2 blade. This condition, if not corrected, could result in LPT2 blade failure, multiple engine in-flight shutdowns, and damage to the airplane. 2014-12-52_Emergency.pdf