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These Service Difficulty Alert brings to your attention a potential hazard identified by the Service Difficulty Reporting Program. It is a non-mandatory notification and does not preclude issuance of an airworthiness directive.

AL Date Subject Word PDF
2007-03 12 October 2007 DHC 6 – (TWIN OTTER) Control Cable Inspection 411KB
(2 min) 		40KB
(45 sec)
2007-02 19 September 2007 Engine Cowl Security 413KB
(2 min) 		43KB
(1 min)
2007-01 03 October 2007 Cessna 340 Model Aircraft With STC SA4948NM Installed. (Installation Of Wing Spoilers) 7.2MB
(5 min)		 57KB
(1 min)
2006-05 20 September 2006 Bombardier CL600-2B16 (601-3A) - AC Generator Cable Chafing 747KB
(3 min 32 sec)		 462KB
(2 min 11 sec)
2006-04 18 September 2006 Bombardier Q100/200/300 - Overhaul of Flap Actuators 413KB
(1 min 57 sec)		 41KB
(11 sec)
2006-03 4 July 2006 Textron Lycoming, Avco Corporation - All Turbocharged Engines Applicability of FAA AD 91-08-07 416KB
(1 min 58 sec)		 42KB
(11 sec)
2006-02 27 February 2006 Raytheon Beech 1900 Series -Main Wheel Bearing Failure 512KB
(2 min 22 sec)		 38KB
(10 sec)
2006-01R4 11 June 2007 Cessna 208 (Caravan) Series - Operation Into Known or Forecast Icing Conditions 258KB
(1 min 14 sec)		 66KB
(22 sec)
2005-09 12 December 2005 Luscombe Model 8 Series Vertical Fin Attachment Bracket Failuret 2.38MB
(11 min 33 sec)		 95KB
(27 sec)
2005-08 17 October 2005 AVCO Lycoming - Engine Oil Filter Converter Plate Gasket 511KB
(2 min 25 sec)		 97KB
(27 sec)
2005-07 4 August 2005 Eurocopter France (Formerly Aerospatiale) - Models AS 350 and AS 355 Series Rotorcraft Collective Lever Lock 911KB
(4 min 19 sec)		 55KB
(15 sec)
2005-06 3 August 2005 CFM International CFM56-5/-7 Series Engines - (Installed on A319, A320, A340, and Boeing 737 Aircraft) Permanent Magnet Alternator )PMA) Failure 1.05MB
(4 min 51 sec)		 54KB
(15 sec)
2005-05 18 March 2005 Pratt & Whitney Canada - PW100 Series Engines Propeller Shaft Cracking 1.38MB
(6 min 41 sec)		 220KB
(1 min 2 sec)
2005-04 28 February 2005 Bombardier (Canadair) CL600 1A11, CL600-2A12, and CL600-2B16 - Air-Driven Generator 1.29KB
(6 min 15 sec)		 94.6KB
(26 sec)
2005-03 2 February 2005 Bombardier (Canadair) CL-600-2C10 & CL-600-2D24 (CRJ-700/900 Series) - Auxiliary Power Unit RE220 (RJ) Failure 247KB
(1 min 10 sec)		 47.3KB
(13 sec)
2005-02 21 January 2005 Raytheon Aircraft Company - Beech 1900D Windshield Ground Wire 536KB
(2 min 32 sec)		 207KB
(58 sec)
2005-01 7 January 2005 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) - Models 205A-1, 205B, 212 and 412 Tail Rotor Blades 432KB
(2 min 2 sec)		 61.7KB
(17 sec)
2004-09 5 January 2005 Bombardier Canadair CL-215 1A10 - Chafed Wiring 1.66MB
(8 min 3 sec)		 161KB
(45 sec)
2004-08 29 December 2004 De Havilland DHC 2 - Unapproved Rudder Pedal Torque Tube 722KB
(3 min 25 sec)		 163KB
(46 sec)
2004-06 5 November 2004 Airbus A330 - Main Landing Gear SM9 Pin Retention Bolt 643KB
(3 min 2 sec)		 142KB
(40 sec)
2004-05 28 September 2004 Honeywell T53 Series Engines - Engine Fuel Control Unit Drive Shaft and Spline Wear 1.45MB
(6 min 52 sec)		 191KB
(54 sec)
2004-04 22 June 2004 Boeing 737 - Nose Landing Gear Upper Drag Brace 595KB
(2 min 49 sec)		 188KB
(53 sec)
2004-03 4 June 2004 Eurocopter France (Aerospatiale) Lama 315B - Repetitive Lift Operations 410KB
(1 min 56 sec)		 133KB
(37 sec)
2004-02 15 March 2004 Diamond DA 20 CI - Engine Mount Bolt Washer 729KB
(3 min 27 sec)		 165KB
(46 sec)
2004-01 22 January 2004 Bombardier CL600 2B19 Regional Jet (RJ) - AFT Pressure Bulkhead Damage 670KB
(3 min 10 sec)		 275KB
(1 min 18 sec)
2003-11 9 December 2003 Bombardier DHC-8 - Nose Landing Gear Drag Strut Hydraulic Hoses 762KB
(3 min 36 sec)		 159KB
(45 sec)
2003-10 4 December 2003 Aeronca, Champion and Bellanca 7 & 8 Series Aircraft - Metal Spar Wing Wiring Installation 1.03MB
(5 min)		 155KB
(44 sec)
2003-09 28 November 2003 DHC-3 Series Flap Control Rod 367KB
(1 min 44 sec)		 128KB
(36 sec)
2003-08 17 November 2003 Bellanca 8GCBC - Scout Flap Cables 404KB
(1 min 54 sec)		 99.1KB
(28 sec)
2003-07 17 July 2003 Beechcraft King Air Model A100 and Airliner Model 99A - Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator Detached From Airframe Structure 1.41MB
(6 min 50 sec)		 177KB
(50 sec)
2003-06 11 July 2003 HS 748 Series Aircraft Aileron Actuating Lever Cracking 594KB
(2 min 48 sec)		 127KB
(35 sec)
2003-05 16 May 2003 Cessna 336 & 337 - Flap Cable Failure P/N 1460100-7 and 1460100-8 658KB
(3 min 7 sec)		 237KB
(1 min 7 sec)
2003-04 16 May 2003 Dehavilland DHC 3 Aircraft - Horizontal Stab Actuator Lubrication 1.54MB
(7 min 28 sec)		 149KB
(42 sec)
2003-03 21 March 2003 Raytheon/Beech 90 series - Elevator Trim Tab Control Rod Failure 1.96MB
(9 min 30 sec)		 290KB
(1 min 22 sec)
2003-02 12 March 2003 Beech C90 Series - Cracked Spar Fitting 1.01MB
(4 min 54 sec)		 888KB
(4 min 12 sec)
2003-01 9 January 2003 Bombardier (CANADAIR) CL600 Challenger and RJ 100 Series 434KB
(2 min 3 sec)		 103KB
(29 sec)
2002-08 11 December 2002 Beech King Air 100 Pressure Bulkhead 8.24KB
(40 sec)		 156KB
(44 sec)
2002-07 30 October 2002 SWEARINGEN SA226TC Landing Light Wires Arcing to Fuel Line 406KB
(1 min 55 sec)		 124KB
(35 sec)
2002-06 7 October 2002 Beech 300 - Rudder Pedal Cracking 6.04KB
(29 min 19 sec)		 136KB
(38 sec)
2002-05 15 July 2002 Aerospatiale AS350/355 Series Tail Rotor Pitch Change Control Bellcrank (P/N 350A33.1058.03) 450KB
(2 min 8 sec)		 144KB
(40 sec)
2002-04 15 July 2002 Zenith Low Pressure Fuel Shut-Off Valve 253KB
(1 min 11 sec)		 453KB
(2 min 8 sec)
2002-03 30 May 2002 Boeing 737 Nose Landing Gear Actuator Support Structure 249KB
(1 min 10 sec)		 387KB
(1 min 50 sec)
2002-02 2 May 2002 Cessna Citation Brake Stators B.F. Goodrich P/N 133-893-2 2.28MB
(11 min 4 sec)		 848KB
(4 min 1 sec)
2002-01 19 February 2002 Suspected Unapproved Parts 407KB
(1 min 55 sec)		 133KB
(37 sec)
2001-05 2 December 2001 Inspection Techniques for Airworthiness Directive 2000-25-02R1 1.66KB
(8 min 3 sec)		 1.13KB
(5 min 29 sec)
2001-04 21 August 2001 De Havilland DHC-8-400 - Type II/III Emergency Exit Door Functional Check 405KB
(1 min 55 sec)		 118KB
(33 sec)
2001-03 16 July 2001 Bombardier DHC-8-100/-200/-300 - Door Chassis 442KB
(2 min 5 sec)		 145KB
(41 sec)
2001-02 30 April 2001 Mcdonnell Douglas (Hughes) 369D/E - Main Rotor Blade Cracks 1.70MB
(8 min 15 sec)		 1.10MB
(5 min 20 sec)
2001-01 25 January 2001 Airbus A319/A320 - Wing Rear Spar Wiring Chafed 410KB
(1 min 56 sec)		 118KB
(33 sec)
2000-06 11 October 2000 Large Jet Transport Aircraft - Engine Fan Cowl Loss 775KB
(3 min 40 sec)		 120KB
(34 sec)
2000-05 12 September 2000 Bell 205, 212 & 412 - Tail Rotor Blades 856KB
(4 min 3 sec)		 473KB
(2 min 14 sec)
2000-04 9 May 2000 Cessna 150 & 152 - Rudder Jam 776KB
(3 min 40 sec)		 141KB
(40 sec)
2000-03 24 March 2000 Beech 90 Series - Security of Emergency Exit Door Latch 1.28MB
(6 min 12 sec)		 268KB
(1 min 16 sec)
2000-02 1 March 2000 De Havilland DHC-3 - Worn Elevator Trim Push-Pull Rods 809KB
(3 min 50 sec)		 156KB
(44 sec)
2000-01 1 February 2000 Fairchild/Swearingen Models SA226 and SA227 - Uncommanded Landing Gear Retractions 410KB
(1 min 56 sec)		 152KB
(43 sec)
1999-05 9 December 1999 Cessna Citation 500, 501, 550, S550, 550 Bravo - Control Column Bobweight Support Cracks 511KB
(2 min 25 sec)		 129KB
(36 sec)
1999-04 13 August 1999 Piper PA31 - Cracked Elevator Spring 1.47MB
(7 min 8 sec)		 197KB
(56 sec)
1999-03 11 August 1999 Consolidated Canso PBY5A - Nose Gear Door Torque Tube 1.10MB
(5 min 20 sec)		 155KB
(44 sec)
1999-02 16 March 1999 Bombardier DHC-4 and DHC-5 - Weight and Balance Procedures 411KB
(1 min 56 sec)		 118KB
(33 sec)
1999-01 7 January 1999 Boeing 727 in Cargo Configuration - Passenger Cabin Window Failures 411KB
(1 min 56 sec)		 118KB
(33 sec)
1998-03 17 August 1998 Cessna 550 - Failure of Defog Blower Motor 408KB
(1 min 56 sec)		 112KB
(31 sec)
1998-02 17 August 1998 Boeing 737 - Flight Spoiler Power Control Unit 410KB
(1 min 56 sec)		 111KB
(31 sec)
1998-01 19 June 1998 Piper PA28-140 - Spin Recovery Procedures 407KB
(1 min 55 sec)		 111KB
(31 sec)

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