FAA issues new airworthiness directives for multiple aircraft models

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted several new airworthiness directives (ADs) affecting multiple aircraft models from Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Boeing, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus SAS, according to the Federal Register.

For certain Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing airplanes, the FAA requires repetitive inspections and replacements of the pitch trim actuator due to reports of in-flight failures, as reported in the Federal Register.

New ADs for Boeing airplanes include requirements to replace passenger service unit video monitors lacking secondary retention lanyards on 757-200 and -300 series, and detailed inspections and leak tests of engine fuel shutoff valve access panels on 737-700, -700C, -800, -900ER, 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 models, the Federal Register states.

The FAA also issued an AD for Airbus Helicopters models AS350B2, AS350B3, AS355N, AS355NP, and EC130B4 to inspect the load dropping control system and manual release lever after a report of unintended cargo hook load release.

Additionally, for Airbus SAS Model A330-941 airplanes, the FAA mandates installation of a new Flight Control Primary Computer standard following a triple 'PRIM FAULT' occurrence at touchdown, along with prohibitions on certain parts installation.

These directives aim to address unsafe conditions identified in these aircraft and helicopters, ensuring continued airworthiness and safety, according to the Federal Register.