94-14-10
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT Model R1820 Series Engines
Unsafe Condition: Detonation due to low octane aviation gasoline can result in severe engine damage and subsequent failure.
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model R1820 Series Engines
Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation Airworthiness Directives
49 ADs indexed for Airlift International, Inc. | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Flying Tiger Line, Inc. | L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation | Skyways International Trading and Transport Co. | Tempo Design Corporation aircraft.
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Recent ADs
79-05-10
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series Aircraft
Unsafe Condition: Engine fire entering the wheel well area through the nacelle ram air scoop(s).
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series Aircraft
76-14-09
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT Model C632S Propeller
Unsafe Condition: Blade failure due to an undetected crack in the blade surface or internal blade shank area.
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C632S Propeller
74-18-03
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Failures of the main landing gear axle elbows, Part Number 8107-63L and 8107-63R, due to cracks.
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Airplanes
66-05-01
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Failure of the main landing gear drag struts due to cracks in the weld area between the lower end fittings (P/N 20-310-1018-2) and the drag strut tubes (P/N's 20-310-1017-7 and -8).
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Airplanes
66-02-02
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Failure of the main hydraulic accumulator, Vickers P/N AA-14008, due to cracks in the rim mating threads.
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Airplanes
65-17-02
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Erroneous indication by the landing gear position warning light that the landing gear is down and locked.
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Airplanes
63-24-01
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT Models C634S-C400 through -C499 and C634S-C500 through -C599 Series Propellers
Unsafe Condition: Failures of P/N 142080-1 threaded-type brake assemblies causing propeller malfunction.
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT Models C634S-C400 through -C499 and C634S-C500 through -C599 Series Propellers
62-27-03
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft
Unsafe Condition: Failure of the rudder spring tab rod terminal can cause free flutter of the rudder spring tab and oscillation of the rudder, leading to loss of control of the aircraft.
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft
60-25-01
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT Models C-46A, D. E. F. and R; C-46/CW20T; Super C-46/CW20T; Super 46; and Super 46C Aircraft
Unsafe Condition: Fatigue failures in outer wing panel attachment bolts.
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT Models C-46A, D. E. F. and R; C-46/CW20T; Super C-46/CW20T; Super 46; and Super 46C Aircraft
60-23-02
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series aircraft.
Unsafe Condition: Unapproved inspection openings approximately 3 inches by 5 inches in the wing rear spar web at the inboard flap actuator.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; CURTISS-WRIGHT C-46 Series aircraft.
51-10-06
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft
Unsafe Condition: Cracks, loose rivets, worn bolts, and degraded bearings in aileron, rudder, and elevator hinge fittings and adjacent structure could lead to loss of control.
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft
58-20-01
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft
Unsafe Condition: Cracks or breaks in the tail wheel retract yoke (P/N 20-360-1058-2) due to insufficient radius at the base (less than 0.120 inch) leading to potential failure.
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft
51-12-01
final ruleWRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines
Unsafe Condition: Piston pin failures due to uncarburized piston pins P/N 68827, 117691, and 131061.
Why matched: WRIGHT Models C9GB, C9GC, C9HD and Military R-1820 Series Engines
52-17-02
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft
Unsafe Condition: Cracks or damage to the tail wheel shimmy damper support (P/N 20-360-3108-4) and non-compliant tail wheel locks (P/N 20-360-1033) may lead to failure, compromising aircraft stability and control.
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft
52-19-01
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT Models of C-46 Series Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: The adequacy of powerplant fire protection installations in Curtiss-Wright C-46 series airplanes used in passenger operations is questionable, with potential fire hazards from fluid leaks, inadequa...
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT Models of C-46 Series Airplanes
57-15-02
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft
Unsafe Condition: Repeated service failures of H-3-38-M1 wheel assemblies (Hayes and/or Goodrich Model No. 1900M) due to cracks in the demountable flange area of lightening holes and corrosion in the lock ring groov...
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft
54-05-01
final ruleCURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft
Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracks occurring in the radius of the O ring groove of the Landing Gear Retraction Cylinder Heads (Curtiss-Wright P/N S20-313-3044) leading to failures.
Why matched: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C-46 Series Aircraft
59-12-07
final ruleWRIGHT Model R-1300-1A Engines
Unsafe Condition: Crankshafts that underwent a chrome plating salvage repair operation during military overhaul may be unsafe.
Why matched: WRIGHT Model R-1300-1A Engines
56-08-01
final ruleCURTISS Models C632S, C634D and C634S Propellers
Unsafe Condition: Failure or malfunction of low pitch limit switches P/N 110425 and P/N 154592 beyond normal service wear could result in improper pitch control or loss of pitch limitation function.
Why matched: CURTISS Models C632S, C634D and C634S Propellers