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2023-09-09 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines

Unsafe Condition: Multiple failures of spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings at the tailpipe to the turbocharger exhaust housing flange.

Effective: Jul 17, 2023 Category: engine Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2022-03-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The displayed fuel quantity can have an error as much as four gallons/fuel tank with the display indicating four gallons with an empty tank. In the context of this event, the end level effect is th...

Effective: Mar 21, 2022 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2021-18-01 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the rudder final drive rod because of cracks in the region of the taper pins.

Effective: Oct 14, 2021 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2016-26-09

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Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: cracks in the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads, Part Number (P/N) DU130-24, which could lead to incorrect readings on the pressure instrumentation, e.g. altimeters, vertical speed...

Effective: Feb 9, 2017 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

2016-06-01

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Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: cracks in the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads, Part Number (P/N) DU130-24

Effective: Apr 19, 2016 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

2016-04-05

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Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Damage of the cable sliding end assembly and installation of the incorrect end fitting on engine control cable assemblies.

Effective: Mar 24, 2016 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2014-03-18

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Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: damage of the cable sliding end assembly and installation of the incorrect end fitting on engine control cable assemblies

Effective: Apr 1, 2014 Category: engine Compliance: Within the next 6 months after April 1, 2014

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2013-13-02

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Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Inadequate sealing of the fuel filler cap (fuel tank cap) and the fuel filler receptacle (fuel tank opening), which could lead to contaminated fuel and result in in-flight shutdown of the engine.

Effective: Aug 1, 2013 Category: engine Compliance: Within 30 days after August 1, 2013, for the initial inspection. Within 3 calendar months after A...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2011-05-09

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Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Model BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN-2T, and BN-2T-4R Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) elevator tips have been found deformed on in-service aircraft. The outboard three inches of the elevator tip assembly profiles (top and bottom surfaces) had ch...

Effective: Apr 26, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight after April 26, 2011

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Model BN-2, BN-2A, BN- 2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN-2T, and BN-2T-4R Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2007-06-06

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Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN-2T, and BN-2T-4R Series (All Individual Models Included in Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A17EU, Revision 16, Dated December 9, 2002), and BN-2A-Mklll Trislander Series (All Individual Models Included in Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A29EU, Revision 4, Dated December 9, 2002) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks have been found in the inner shell of the pitot/static pressure heads, which could result in incorrect readings on pressure instrumentation such as altimeters, vertical speed indicators, and...

Effective: Apr 20, 2007 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date of the AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN-2T, and BN-2T-4R Series (All Individual Models Included in Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A17EU, Revision 16, Dated December 9, 2002), and BN-2A-Mklll Trislander Series (All Individual Models Included in Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A29EU, Revision 4, Dated December 9, 2002) Airplanes

2006-23-03

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Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN-2T, and BN-2T-4R Series (All Individual Models Included in Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A17EU, Revision 16, Dated December 9, 2002) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the horizontal stabilizer attachment bolts and anchor nuts due to damage and wear, which could result in loss of control.

Effective: Dec 14, 2006 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date of the AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN- 2T, and BN-2T-4R Series (All Individual Models Included in Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A17EU, Revision 16, Dated December 9, 2002) Airplanes

2006-16-19

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Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN-2T, and BN-2T-4R Series (All Individual Models Included in Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A17EU, Revision 16, Dated December 9, 2002) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion of the interior surface of the elevator system final drive control rod could result in failure or collapse of the rod, leading to loss of control or jamming of the elevator system.

Effective: Sep 18, 2006 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 hours time-in-service or one month after the effective date, whichever occurs first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN- 2T, and BN-2T-4R Series (All Individual Models Included in Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) A17EU, Revision 16, Dated December 9, 2002) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2006-12-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the cylinder assemblies and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head.

Effective: Jul 11, 2006 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2005-25-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Shadin ADC-2000 Air Data Computers

Unsafe Condition: Shadin ADC-2000 units, part numbers 962830A-1-S-8, 962830A-2-S-8, and 962830A-3-S-8, configurations B, C, and D, display incorrect altitude information on the Electronic Flight Information System (...

Effective: Jan 23, 2006 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 25 flight hours after the effective date.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Shadin ADC-2000 Air Data Computers

2005-18-20

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

Unsafe Condition: Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems 'FASTprop' propeller de-icers becoming loose or debonded, and detaching from propeller blades during operation.

Effective: Oct 14, 2005 Category: propeller Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems "FASTprop" Propeller De-icers

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

2005-01-19

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

Unsafe Condition: The GTX 33/33D/330/330D Mode S transponders may detect the S1 (suppression) interrogating pulse below the minimum trigger level (MTL) and, in some circumstances, not reply. This could lead to inacc...

Effective: Feb 23, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (February 23, 2005).

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

2002-25-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2 and BN2A Mk. III Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Installation of universal joints with the wrong-sized shaft, which could result in failure of the pilot's and/or co-pilot's control column.

Effective: Feb 3, 2003 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD (February 3, 2003).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2 and BN2A Mk. III Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2002-25-03 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2A and BN2A Mk. III Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Fractures of the central pillar/slider tube adjacent to the welded transverse lugs in the pilot's and co-pilot's rudder bar assemblies, which could result in failure of these assemblies.

Effective: Jan 31, 2003 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 500 landings after the last inspection required by AD 97-14-01 or the next 100 landings af...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2A and BN2A Mk. III Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2002-24-09 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN2T and BN2T-4R Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the left and right engine-mounting frame, part number NB-20-6853, which could lead to engine mount failure and separation of the engine from the airplane.

Effective: Jan 27, 2003 Category: engine Compliance: Initially upon accumulating 1,000 hours TIS or within 50 hours TIS after January 27, 2003, whiche...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN2T and BN2T-4R Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2002-24-01 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman (Bembridge) Limited BN2A Mk. III Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the rear engine-mounting frame, part number NB51-H-1021, which could lead to engine mount failure and separation of the engine from the airplane.

Effective: Jan 21, 2003 Category: engine Compliance: Initially upon accumulating 1,000 hours TIS or within the next 50 hours TIS after January 21, 200...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman (Bembridge) Limited BN2A Mk. III Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2002-22-02 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN-2T, and BN2A MK. III Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the bottom corner of the engine mount bracket between the attachment flange and the main bracket, which could lead to engine mount assembly failure and engine separation from the airplane...

Effective: Dec 20, 2002 Category: engine Compliance: Within the next 500 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within the next 24 calendar months after the e...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN-2T, and BN2A MK. III Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2002-03-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN-2T, and BN2A MK. III Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Emergency exit window sealant failure leading to inability to open the emergency exit windows.

Effective: Mar 29, 2002 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B,BN-2T, and BN2A MK. III Series Airplanes

2002-02-11 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN-2T, and BN2A MK. III Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in certain oleo attachment brackets may lead to bracket failure, resulting in detachment of the main landing gear.

Effective: Mar 25, 2002 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN-2T, and BN2A MK. III Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

2002-02-10 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, and BN-2T Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Loose rivets, structural damage, or cracks in the inboard brackets of the elevator outboard hinge could cause the outboard elevator to become loose, leading to a reduction in elevator and airplane ...

Effective: Mar 25, 2002 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, and BN-2T Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2002-01-11 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN-2T, BN-2T-4, and BN2A MK. III Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Loosening of the throttle friction adjustment beyond its normal limits could lead to damage to the throttle friction-adjuster or the retaining washer and split pin, allowing the throttle quadrant s...

Effective: Feb 28, 2002 Category: engine

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN-2T, BN-2T-4, and BN2A MK. III Series Airplanes