Understanding Airworthiness Directives (ADs) - FAA Safety

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Federal Aviation Administration Produced by AFS-850 The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) The National FAA Safety Team Presents Understanding Airworthiness Directives (ADs) Federal Aviation Administration Welcome 2 • Exits • Restrooms • Emergency Evacuation • Breaks • Sponsor Acknowledgment • Other information Federal Aviation Administration Introduction • Missed ADs cause accidents • Who can perform ADs • Who is responsible Federal Aviation Administration Objective At the conclusion of this program, attendees will have a better understanding of the principles of ADs and will know who is responsible for compliance, performance, and record keeping. 4 Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directives are Serious Documents Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directives defined: Airworthiness Directives are legally enforceable rules that apply to the following products: - Aircraft - Aircraft engines - Propellers - Appliances COMPLIANCE Federal Aviation Administration When are ADs issued? • FAA issues an airworthiness directive when we find that: (a) An unsafe condition exists in the product (b) The condition is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Federal Aviation Administration What is the purpose of ADs? ADs are used to notify aircraft owners and other interested persons of unsafe conditions and to specify the conditions under which the product may continue to be operated. Mandatory Dates Hours Federal Aviation Administration Required Actions • Airworthiness Directives specify – inspections – conditions and limitations – actions • To resolve an unsafe condition Federal Aviation Administration Code of Federal Regulations • Airworthiness Directives are Regulations • FAA publishes Airworthiness Directives in the Federal Register Federal Aviation Administration Product Changes • Airworthiness Directive Application • They apply even if: – product has been changed by – Modifying, – Altering – Repairing CHANGE AHEAD Federal Aviation Administration AMOC What if a change in a product affects my ability to accomplish the actions required in an AD? Request an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) Federal Aviation Administration FAA-Approved Alternative Methods of Compliance Contact your friendly FSDO maintenance inspector ADs identify the responsible engineering office The contact information is at the bottom of all ADs Federal Aviation Administration Ferry Flight • Flight Standards District Offices’ (FSDO) issue special flight permits (ferry permits) – ADs should be complied with first – Each AD has its own limitations – Special requirements – The bottom line is safety Federal Aviation Administration ADs conflicting with the service document • ADs may incorporate manufacturer’s service documents – The service document becomes part of the AD – The service document may be modified by the AD – In case of conflict Federal Aviation Administration Perform the AD Properly Certificated Maintainers Pilots, only if the AD specifically allows it Federal Aviation Administration Responsible for AD Compliance • 14 CFR Part 91.403 – Owner or Operator – Not the Maintainer Federal Aviation Administration AD Records 14 CFR Part 91.417 • Operators shall keep the current status of: – Applicable airworthiness directives (AD) – Safety Directives – The method of compliance – The AD or Safety Directive number – Revision date • If recurring – time and date when action is required Federal Aviation Administration When must ADs be complied with • By the due date or time specified in the AD • ADs may be due between inspections Federal Aviation Administration The Regulation States….. • 14 CFR (FAR) Part 43 appendix B does not list AD note compliance as Preventative Maintenance • If the AD says the pilot may perform the work, then they can • Otherwise… they can’t Federal Aviation Administration AD Records • Obvious things Complied with (C/W) Previously Complied With (PCW) Not Applicable (N/A) In Accordance with (IAW) Overhaul (O/H) Model Number (M/N) Serial Number (S/N) AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE RECORD Make Piper Model PA28-161 S/N 28-7410669______________ AD Number Subject Date and Hours of Compliance Method of Compliance One time Recurring Next Comp. Due. Authorized Signature 62-19-03 08-28-62 Prop Bolt failure 1044.8 12-01-77 N/A by S/N X GeorgeB . Jones AP 272182 IA 64-06-06 04-06-64 Control Wheel failure 1044.8 12-01-77 N/A by S/N X GeorgeB . Jones AP 272182 IA 67-20-04 09-27-67 Main landing gear torque link failure 1044.8 12-01-77 N/A by Torque links not drilled for lube fittings X GeorgeB . Jones AP 272182 IA 67-26-02 05-22-68 Various Modifications 1044.8 12-01-77 N/A by S/N X GeorgeB . Jones AP 272182 IA 77-23-03 11-14-77 Control Rod Binding 1044.8 12-01-77 C/W by installing new style rod end X GeorgeB . Jones AP 272182 IA 79-02-05 01-29-79 Fuel Flow Interruption 1308.7 12-30-79 N/A by S/N X GeorgeB . Jones AP 272182 IA 79-13-03 06-08-79 Prevent Potential Fire Hazard 1352.2 01-05-80 N/A by S/N X GeorgeB . Jones AP 272182 IA 79-22-02 10-26-79 Prevent Possible Fuel Leakage and Fire Haz. 1352.6 01-05-80 N/A by S/N X GeorgeB . Jones AP 272182 IA 80-14-03 07-01-80 Disruption of Radio Communication 1422.3 01-05-81 N/A by S/N X GeorgeB . Jones AP 272182 IA 81-23-05 03-08-82 Prevent In-Flight Fire 1615.4 05-25-82 C/W by inspection and by installing Piper kit P/N 764-303V X GeorgeB . Jones AP 272182 IA 95-26-13 02-05-96 Oil Cooler Hose Failure 2589.2 03-28-96 C/W by installing new hoses X 3589.2 03-28-04 GeorgeB . Jones AP 272182 IA 96-10-03 06-14-96 To Prevent Flap Handle Bolt Failure 2596.9 07-15-96 C/W By Inspection and by installing new bolt & bushing X GeorgeB . Jones AP 272182 IA Federal Aviation Administration AD Records • If an AD is N/A • i.e., AD 78-16-05R1 is not applicable by model number. Model number XX, serial number was found installed Federal Aviation Administration