What the FAA has ordered
An airworthiness directive is an order: when the FAA finds an unsafe condition in a design, it tells the owners of every aircraft, engine or propeller of that design what to inspect, repair or replace, and by when. 20,218 are on file, 291 of them issued as emergencies, 310 so far this year. Each one here is linked to the model families and engine series it names, with the number of aircraft on the register today.
352 orders from 1997 newest first
| Order | In force | Applies to | What it is about | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97-26-03 | 1997-12-31 | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK 117 A-1, MBB-BK 117 A-3, MBB-BK 117 A-4, MBB-BK 117 B-1 and 2 more | Main Rotor Mast Flange | Rotorcraft systems |
| 97-26-02 | 1997-12-31 | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-105LS A-1, BO-105LS A-3 and 1 more | Main Rotor Mast Flange Crack Inspection | Rotorcraft systems |
| 97-24-07 | 1997-12-31 | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream 3201, Jetstream Series 3101 | Magnetically ltching Relays | Engine |
| 97-25-15 | 1997-12-29 | The Boeing Company 727 Series (all) | Rear Spar Web | Airframe structure |
| 97-24-10 | 1997-12-29 | Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir | Airbrake Over-Center Lever | Other and general |
| 97-23-17 | 1997-12-29 | Textron Aviation Inc. 200, 200C, 200CT, 200T and 29 more | Pneumatic Tubing | Instruments and avionics |
| 97-20-13 | 1997-12-29 | Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH EC135 | Stator Blades Inspection | Rotorcraft systems |
| 97-24-03 | 1997-12-26 | Dassault Aviation FALCON 2000 | AFM - Limitations - Baggage Net | Other and general |
| 97-25-09 | 1997-12-23 | Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C40B | Helical Power Takeoff Gearshaft Assembly | Engine |
| 97-23-16 | 1997-12-22 | The Boeing Company 777-200 Series | Overhead Electronics Units (OEU) | Cabin, seats and restraints |
| 97-23-09 | 1997-12-22 | Viking Air Limited DHC-6-1, DHC-6-100, DHC-6-200, DHC-6-300 | Inspect Fuselage Side Frames for Cracks | Airframe structure |
| 97-21-08 | 1997-12-19 | General Electric Company T58-GE-100, T58-GE-10, T58-GE-8F, T58-GE-5 and 5 more | Stage 1 forward cooling plate | Engine |
| 97-23-15 | 1997-12-18 | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. F-27, F-27A, F-27B, F-27F and 8 more | AFM - Limitations - Power Levers | Propeller |
| 97-23-14 | 1997-12-18 | Maryland Air Industries, Inc. FH-227, FH-227B, FH-227C, FH-227D and 1 more | AFM - Limitations - Power Levers | Propeller |
| 97-23-13 | 1997-12-17 | Airbus A320-111, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214 and 6 more | Inspect Release Cable At Left & Right Hand Doors | Cabin, seats and restraints |
| 97-23-12 | 1997-12-17 | F.28 Mark 0070, F.28 Mark 0100 | MLG Upper Torque Link Fusible Pin | Landing gear |
| 97-23-11 | 1997-12-17 | 328 Support Services GmbH 328-100 | Main Landing Gear Slush Protection Covers | Landing gear |
| 97-23-10 | 1997-12-17 | 328 Support Services GmbH 328-100 | Cable Tension Regulator On Elevators | Other and general |
| 97-23-07 | 1997-12-10 | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK 117 A-1, MBB-BK 117 A-3, MBB-BK 117 A-4, MBB-BK 117 B-1 and 2 more | Record New Life Limit Of Clutch | Other and general |
| 97-23-06 | 1997-12-10 | Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C | Ring Gear Teeth Inspection | Other and general |
| 97-23-08 | 1997-12-05 | APEX Aircraft R3000/160 | Yaw Damper Control Cables | Flight controls |
| 97-22-16 | 1997-12-05 | Raytheon Aircraft Company 1900, 1900C, 1900C (C-12J), 1900D | Vent Blower Assembly Bearing | Other and general |
| 97-22-12 | 1997-12-05 | Vulcanair S.p.A. SF600, SF600A | Airplane Flight Manual -- Limitations Section | Propeller |
| 97-22-11 | 1997-12-05 | Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. P-180 | Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - Limitations Section - Power Levers | Engine |
| 97-22-10 | 1997-12-05 | Vulcanair S.p.A. AP68 TP Series 300 Spartacus, AP68TP 600 Viator | Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - Limitations Section - Power Levers | Other and general |
| 97-22-09 | 1997-12-05 | Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Dornier 228-100, Dornier 228-101, Dornier 228-200,... and 2 more | Pilot s Operating Handbook - Power Levers | Other and general |
| 97-22-08 | 1997-12-05 | Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-12, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4 | Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - Limitations Section - Power Levers | Other and general |
| 97-24-02 | 1997-12-03 | Bombardier Inc., Bombardier Inc. CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), CL-600-2B16... and 1 more | Underfloor Pressure Bulkhead of Fuselage | Airframe structure |
| 97-24-01 | 1997-12-03 | 328 Support Services GmbH 328-100 | Main Landing Gear Trailing Arm Bushings | Landing gear |
| 97-21-09 | 1997-12-03 | 250-C47B | Engine Main Electrical Harness Assembly | Engine |
| 97-22-06 | 1997-12-02 | Airbus A300-600 Series (all), A300 Series (all), A310 Series (all) | Ram Air Turbine | Engine |
| 97-22-05 | 1997-12-02 | The Boeing Company DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13, DC-9-14 and 14 more | Emergency Internal Release System Of Tailcone | Emergency equipment |
| 97-12-02 | 1997-12-02 | MD Helicopters, Inc. MD900 | Link Assembly | Other and general |
| 97-23-05 | 1997-12-01 | APEX Aircraft R3000/160 | Attachment Bolts | Flight controls |
| 97-23-04 | 1997-12-01 | Pilatus Aircraft Limited, Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-12, PC-12/45 | Fuel Tank Vent Valves | Engine |
| 97-23-01 | 1997-12-01 | M7 Aerospace LP SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC, SA226-T(B) and 7 more | Pitch Trim Actuator | Flight controls |
| 97-22-01 | 1997-11-28 | B-N Group Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-20 and 12 more | Main Landing Gear Torque Link Assembly Area | Landing gear |
| 97-19-17 | 1997-11-28 | General Electric Company T58-GE-100, T58-GE-10, T58-GE-5, T58-GE-3 and 5 more | Critical rotating parts | Engine |
| 86-07-02 R1 | 1997-11-28 | B-N Group Ltd. BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, BN2A MK. III-3 | Main Landing Gear Torque Link Lug & Upper Case Inspection | Landing gear |
| 97-22-03 | 1997-11-24 | Extra Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH EA-300/200 | Seat Belt Safety Cover | Flight controls |
| 97-22-02 | 1997-11-24 | B-N Group Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-20 and 16 more | Engine Mounting Brackets, Bolts, and Bushes | Engine |
| 97-21-15 | 1997-11-24 | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Avro 146-RJ100A, Avro 146-RJ70A, Avro 146-RJ85A | Electrical System In Electrical Equip. Bay | Electrical power |
| 97-21-14 | 1997-11-24 | EADS CASA C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE and 3 more | Inspect Restrictor Pistons | Other and general |
| 97-21-13 | 1997-11-24 | Lockheed Martin Corporation 382, 382B, 382E, 382F and 1 more | AFM - Power Levers | Propeller |
| 97-21-12 | 1997-11-24 | EADS CASA CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200 | Center Wing-To Fuselage Attachment Fitting | Airframe structure |
| 97-21-06 | 1997-11-24 | EADS CASA CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200 | Torsion Tubes and Fittings | Other and general |
| 97-21-05 | 1997-11-24 | Textron Aviation Inc. BAe.125 Series 800A, BAe.125 Series 800A (C-29A),... and 7 more | High Pressure Oxygen Hose Assemblies | Emergency equipment |
| 97-21-04 | 1997-11-24 | Airbus SAS A300 B4-620, A300 B4-622R, A310-221, A310-222 and 3 more | Hydraulic Pump Drain System | Engine |
| 84-23-06 R1 | 1997-11-24 | B-N Group Ltd. BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, BN2A MK. III-3 | Engine Mounting Brackets | Engine |
| 85-02-05 R1 | 1997-11-21 | Lavia Argentina S.A. (Laviasa), Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260, PA-20 and 31 more | Piper P/N s 81090-02, 683-107 Placard Installation | Landing gear |
Source: FAA airworthiness directives (final rules and emergency directives) from the FAA's Dynamic Regulatory System, as of November 9, 2026. The FAA's text is the authority; this site adds the links to models, engines and the register. Related: aircraft systems · type certificates.