Spanish charter carrier Privilege Style has signed a seven-year power-by-the-hour (PBH) contract with AJW Aviation for two 757 aircraft.

The agreement covers the supply of spare components for the aircraft, supplementing AJW’s current provision for the carrier’s sole 767-300 aircraft which the UK-based firm said also provides the same full ATA Chapter coverage.

Jose Manuel Alvarez, chairman of Majorca-based Privilege Style, said having access to AJW’s network of global spares hubs around the world will ensure the carrier "maintains its reputation for a first class flight experience." 

French regional carrier Air Corsica has signed a long-term component support contract with AFI KLM E&M for five A320s.

The agreement extends the existing cooperation between the parties and includes provision of a main base kit, pool access, and flight-hour component repairs.

Hervé Pierret, a member of Air Corsica's management board, said: “AFI KLM E&M is one of our company's privileged partners especially as the MRO Group has in-depth knowledge of the aircraft and set out a proposal that was perfectly tailored to our requirements in terms of both performance and costs.”

Lithuanian MRO FL Technics has signed a contract with Small Planet Airlines to retrofit the cabins on 13 of the carrier’s A320 aircraft.

FL Technics revealed today (March 9) that the agreement with the Vilnius-based leisure carrier includes cabin re-design and refurbishment work, with the first fully retrofitted aircraft already delivered to the airline.

Zilvinas Lapinskas, CEO of FL Technics, said: “Such projects require a lot of cooperation between different specialists in order to meet the deadlines and the quality requirements and we are happy that experience in field of all FL Technics departments and their professionals was the key reason for Small Planet Airlines to choose our services.” 

UK-based Avtrade has purchased two 737-700 aircraft for part-out in a move aimed at increasing its component inventory.

The 737s, currently based in Tucson, Arizona, are the first aircraft the component specialist has bought this year.

Avtrade said once parted out, components will be made available for immediate sale, loan or exchange.

Tom Lane, Avtrade’s director of asset management, said: “We see the purchase of these two aircraft, not only as an opportunity to optimise 737 fleet material, but a sign of Avtrade’s continued commitment  to providing  component solutions to operators worldwide.”   

Italian firm Aviointeriors has signed a contract to provide business class seating for Russian carrier Rossiya Airlines’ retrofit programme on some of its A319 and A320 fleet.

Under the terms of the agreement, St Petersburg-based Rossiya will use the seat manufacturer’s Andromeda model with delivery of the first 10 shipsets scheduled to begin in 2016.

Aviointeriors also confirmed it is in discussions with the carrier over servicing additional aircraft. Rossiya currently operates an all-A320 family fleet comprised of 16 A319s and seven A320s.

ATA 52 - Doors - Emergency Door / External Handle - Inspection

CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300 and C-295 aeroplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.

N/A
N/A

Airbus D&S AOT-CN235-52-0001 original issue, dated 04 September 2014.
Airbus D&S AOT-C295-52-0001 original issue, dated 04 September 2014.
The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.

None

ATA 73 - Engine Fuel & Control - Engine Interface Power Management - Reset

Airbus A380-841, A380-842 and A380-861 aeroplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.

EASA AD 2015-0047 and its correction
N/A

Airbus AMM task 73-25-34-860-801.
Airbus AMM task 73-25-34-860-802.
Airbus A380 AFM TR 163 issue 1.0 dated 23 February 2015.

None

ATA 05 - Time Limits / Maintenance Checks - Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 - System Equipment Maintenance Requirements - Implementation

Airbus A380-841, A380-842 and A380-861 aeroplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSN).

EASA AD 2015-0002
N/A

Airbus A380 ALS Part 4 Rev. 11, issued on 16 December 2015.
The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.

None

ATA 56 - Windows - Jettisoning system - Installation

AS 332 C, AS 332 C1, AS 332 L, AS 332 L1, AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP helicopters, all manufacturer serial numbers.

N/A
N/A

Airbus Helicopters ASB EC225-05A046 original issue, dated 08 March 2016.
Airbus Helicopters ASB AS332-05.01.05 original issue, dated 08 March 2016.
The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.

None

ATA 05 - Time Limits / Maintenance Checks - Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items - ALS Part 2 - Implementation

Airbus A380-841, A380-842 and A380-861 aeroplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSN).

EASA ADs 2015-0114 and 2015-0151
N/A

Airbus A380 ALS Part 2 Rev. 05, issued on 17 December 2015.
The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.

None

ATA 22 - Auto Flight - Auto Pilot and Yaw Damper - Operational Limitations Aircraft Flight Manual - Amendment

ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers, if modified in production by incorporating ATR modification 6977 (New Avionics Suite Standard 2) or modified in service by incorporation of ATR Service Bulletin (SB) ATR42-31-0091, or ATR SB ATR72-31-1092, as applicable.

N/A
N/A

ATR SB ATR42-31-0091, dated 17 December 2014.
ATR SB ATR72-31-1092, dated 07 October 2014.

None

ATA 26 - Fire Protection - Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit Automatic Fire Extinguishers - Inspection/Overhaul

Kidde Graviner Single Head Automatic Fire Extinguishers, Part Number (P/N) 12A, P/N 13A, P/N 59A, P/N 60A, P/N 99A, P/N 146A, P/N 161A, P/N 162A, P/N 167A, P/N 170A, P/N 170A-02, P/N 182A, P/N 187A, P/N 229A(1), P/N 242A(1), P/N 236A, P/N 237A, P/N 241A, P/N 1167A, P/N 1187A, P/N 1200A, P/N 57133 series, P/N 57135 series, P/N 57183 series, P/N 57331 series, P/N 57333 series and P/N 57335 series, all serial numbers. The use of the word 'series' signifies that all dash numbers of those P/N are affected.

N/A
N/A

Kidde Graviner SB 26-080 Revision 1 dated 27 July 2011.
Kidde Graviner SIL 01-10 dated 29 July 2010.
Kidde Graviner CMM 26-21-52 Revision 17.
Kidde Graviner CMM 26-21-40 Revision 20.
The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.

All dashes of Fire Extinguisher P/Ns given above; modification/replacement/OH; within 12 months after 22MAR2016

ATA 25 - Equipment / Furnishings - Escape Slide Rafts - Modification / Replacement

Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121, A318-122, A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-215, A320-216, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231 and A321-232 aeroplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.

DGAC France AD F-2004-072 and EASA AD 2011-0160R2
N/A

Airbus SB A320-25-1338 original issue, dated 09 November 2003, and revision 1, dated 05 August 2004.
Airbus SB A320-25-1723 original issue, dated 17 December 2010.
Airbus SB A320-25-1724 original issue, dated 17 December 2010.
Airbus SB A320-25-1B81 original issue, dated 13 August 2015, and revision 1, dated 10 December 2015.
Airbus SB A320-25-1B82 original issue, dated 13 August 2015, and revision 1, dated 10 December 2015.
Airbus SB A320-25-1B83 original issue, dated 31 July 2015, and revision 1, dated 10 December 2015.
Airbus SB A320-25-1B84 original issue, dated 31 July 2015, and revision 1, dated 10 December 2015.
Air Cruisers / Aerazur SB A320 004-25-85, dated 30 November 2010.
Air Cruisers Company SB A320 004-25-96 original issue, dated 09 July 2015.
Air Cruisers Company SB A320 004-25-97 original issue, dated 09 July 2015.
The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.

D30664-xxx, D30665-xxx, D31516-xxx, D31517-xxx (see Appendix 2 for dashes); modification/replacement; within 36 months after 18MAR2016

ATA 73 - Engine Fuel & Control - Fuel Control Unit Assembly - Modification

ARRIUS 2F engines, all serial numbers.
These engines are known to be installed on, but not limited to, Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter, Eurocopter France) EC 120 B helicopters.

N/A
N/A

Turbomeca MSB 319 73 4077 Version A dated 08 June 2010, or Version B dated 10 December 2010, or Version C dated 17 October 2012, or Version D dated 06 December 2013, or Version E dated 20 February 2015.
The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.

FCU, delta P return pipe and FCU drain pipe (see pubs for P/Ns); modification/replacement; within 9 months after 17MAR2016

ATA 25 - Equipment / Furnishings - Emergency Parachute Harness - Modification

RE-5L Serie 5+ Emergency Parachutes, all variants, all serial numbers.

N/A
N/A

None

None

ATA 78 - Exhaust - Thrust Reverser Beam and Hinge Assemblies - Inspection

Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342 and A330-343 aeroplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.

DGAC France AD F-1997-118-047(B) R2
N/A

Airbus SB A330-78-3006 from Revision 04 dated 26 July 2000 up to Revision 09 dated 21 October 2009, Revision 10 dated 15 November 2012, and Revision 11 dated 12 October 2015.
The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.

None

No subject

Applies to: Mitsubishi MU-2B-15/-20/-25/-26 airplanes, serial numbers 114, 115, 118, from 121 through 347 (except 313 and 321); Mitsubishi MU-2B-30/-35/-36 airplanes, serial numbers from 502 through 696 (except 652 and 661)

N/A
N/A

Mitsubishi MU-2 Service Bulletin No.244

Bolt of the propeller pitch control (see SB for P/N); replacement; within the next 100 hour inspection or 1 year, whichever occurs first after 19FEB2016

ATA 27 - Flight Controls - Airbrake Panels - Inspection

N/A
N/A

Discus-2a, Discus-2b, Discus-2c sailplanes, Ventus-2a, Ventus-2b and Ventus-2c sailplanes, and Discus-2T, Discus-2cT, Ventus-2cT and Ventus-2cM powered sailplanes, serial numbers as listed in Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH issued Technische Mitteilung / Technical Note (TN) 349-39, 360-29, 825-55 and 863-22 (published as a single document).

None

ATA 25 - Equipment / Furnishings - Buffet and Galley / Trolley Compartments - Modification

Airbus A319-112, A319-115, A320-214, A320-232 and A321-211 aeroplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 1479, 3096, 3693, 3713, 3739, 3791, 3896, 3902, 3907, 3931, 3949, 3969, 4030, 4045, 4049, 4059, 4066, 4077, 4083, 4124, 4146, 4158, 4188, 4198, 4206, 4209, 4218, 4235, 4255, 4264, 4304, 4321, 4371, 4374, 4395, 4411, 4417, 4431, 4485, 4492, 4502, 4528, 4541, 4548, 4592, 4595, 4638, 4651, 4669, 4703, 4724, 4737, 4746, 4770, 4780, 4783, 4826, 4827, 4860, 4863, 4865, 4902, 4934, 4945, 4951, 4952, 4971, 4996, 5023, 5029, 5042, 5088, 5095, 5132, 5159, 5164, 5171, 5175, 5192, 5210, 5227, 5241, 5247, 5251, 5275, 5277, 5297, 5306, 5340, 5343, 5348, 5356, 5366, 5370, 5385, 5387, 5392, 5396, 5400, 5407, 5418, 5427, 5438, 5456, 5458, 5469, 5495, 5517, 5555, 5624, 5674, 5678, 5698, 5699, 5709, 5714, 5791, 5704, 5745, 5753, 5761, 5781, 5786, 5788, 5789, 5798, 5804, 5810, 5821, 5827, 5842, 5874, 5882, 5889, 5903, 5907, 5916, 5924, 5958, 5984, 5994, 6000, 6004, 6054, 6080, 6107, 6166, 6176, 6234, 6266, 6293, 6335, 6344, 6365, 6430 and 6444 inclusive.

N/A
N/A

Airbus SB A320-25-1B29 original issue dated 19 June 2014.
Airbus SB A320-25-1B30 original issue dated 19 June 2014.
Airbus SB A320-25-1B31 original issue dated 19 June 2014.
Airbus SB A320-25-1B37 original issue dated 28 November 2014.
Airbus SB A320-25-1B38 original issue dated 19 June 2014.
Airbus SB A320-25-1BBZ original issue dated 02 October 2015.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601278-25-002 original issue dated 02 March 2015.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601368-25-001 original issue dated 02 December 2014.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601401-25-101-001 original issue dated 16 February 2015.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601401-25-201-002 original issue dated 23 February 2015.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601401-25-701-001 original issue dated 23 February 2015.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601401-25-901-001 original issue dated 23 February 2015.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601401-25-1401-001 original issue dated 23 February 2015.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601401-25-1701-001 original issue dated 10 February 2015.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601401-25-1901-001 original issue dated 11 February 2015.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601401-25-3801-002 original issue dated 11 February 2015.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601401-25-4301-001 original issue dated 23 February 2015.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601401-25-4901-001 original issue dated 26 February 2015.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601401-25-5601-001 original issue dated 19 January 2015.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601401-25-5701-002 original issue dated 06 February 2015.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601856-25-000301-001 original issue dated 24 January 2014.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601857-25-000901-001 original issue dated 21 January 2014.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601858-25-000601-001 original issue dated 20 May 2014.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601858-25-000701-001 original issue dated 10 March 2014.
ZODIAC GALLEYS EUROPE Service Bulletin No. 601858-25-002601-001 original issue dated 24 February 2014.
The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.

New parts (see SBs for P/Ns); installation; within 12 months after 16MAR2016

Flight Controls - Aileron & Rudder Control System - Cable Tension Relaxation

Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aeroplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 9002 and subsequent.

N/A
N/A

None

None

ATA 72 - Engine - Low Pressure Turbine Rear Frames - Inspection / Replacement

CFM56-5B1, CFM56-5B1/P, CFM56-5B2, CFM56-5B2/P, CFM56-5B3/P, CFM56-5B3/P1, CFM56-5B4, CFM56-5B4/P, CFM56-5B4/P1, CFM56-5B5, CFM56-5B5/P, CFM56-5B6, CFM56-5B6/P, CFM56-5B7, CFM56-5B7/P, CFM56-5B8/P and CFM56-5B9/P engines, all serial numbers.

N/A
N/A

CFM International S. A. CFM56-5B SB No. 72-0308 Revision 5, dated 12 October 2007.
CFM International S. A. CFM56-5B SB No. 72-0309 Revision 5, dated 12 October 2007.
CFM International S. A. CFM56-5B SB No. 72-0850, dated 19 December 2012.
The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.

Turbine Rear Frame (TRF) P/Ns 338-102-907-0 and P/N 338-102-908-0; inspection/replacement; before 25000/32000 CSN or 150 FCs after 01MAR2016

ATA 72 - Engine - Low Pressure Compressor / Shaft Attachment - Inspection

RR Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B and Trent XWB-84 engines, serial numbers as listed in Appendix 1 of Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) 72-AJ306 Revision 2 dated 24 February 2016.
These engines are known to be installed on, but not limited to, Airbus A350 aeroplanes.

N/A
N/A

RR TRENT XWB NMSB 72-J306 original issue dated 20 February 2016, or Revision 1 dated 22 February 2016, or NMSB 72-AJ306 Revision 2 dated 24 February 2016.
The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.

None

VAS Aero Services is to buy four A330 aircraft from LATAM Airlines while also committing to 14 spare Pratt & Whitney engines being retired from the South American airline group’s fleet.

Florida-headquartered VAS confirmed it plans to relocate the aircraft to its European aircraft teardown partner, Tarmac Aerosave, based in Tarbes, France.

The Pratt & Whitney engines are to be redeployed across VAS’s maintenance partner network.

Tommy Hughes, VAS’ CEO, said: “As a ‘Best Partner’ to most of the world’s leading airlines, VAS Aero Services serves as a valuable aftermarket supply chain resource for managing aircraft acquisition, teardown, parts harvesting and certification.”

US-based conversion specialist PacAvi has completed the first pre-modification tests its A320/A321 passenger-to-freighter (PTF) conversion programme and said a critical design review is scheduled to take place “in a few weeks from now.”

Jens Strahmann, PACAVI’s vice-president of product certification, quality assurance, tests and evaluation, confirmed the update on Monday (March 14) and it follows the completion of a preliminary design review in December 2015.

San Diego-based Pacavi began the supplemental type certificate development in January 2015 and expects both the A320 and A321 to gain certification by 2017.

Components specialist Avtrade has increased its aircraft spare parts stock in Dubai after signing a logistics contract with Kuehne + Nagel in order to ramp up its support capabilities in the region.

Avtrade said it has grown its Boeing and Airbus inventory to meet customer requirements and will be supported by Kuehne + Nagel’s distribution services from its hub close to Al Maktoum International Airport.

Jamie Brooks, commercial director at Avtrade, said: “The services Kuehne + Nagel offer in the UAE will enable Avtrade Dubai to increase its inventory and expand the first class component support and supply it provides to customers worldwide”.

No subject

This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Viper Mk. 521, Viper Mk. 522, and Viper Mk. 601-22 turbojet engines.

FAA AD 2013-11-13
EASA AD 2015-0127R1

(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) Mk. 521 Number 72-A408, Circulation A, dated January 2015.
(ii) RR ASB Mk. 521 Number 72-A408, Circulation B, dated January 2015.
(iii) RR ASB Mk. 522 Number 72-A413, Circulation A, dated January 2015.
(iv) RR ASB Mk. 522 Number 72-A412, Circulation B, dated January 2015.
(v) RR ASB Mk 601-22 Number 72-A207, dated January 2015.

See referenced SBs for affected parts; replacement; within 30 days after 14APR2016, or before any affected part exceeds its new revised life limit, WEL
Compressor shaft P/N V900766; replacement; before 20,720 CSN

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.

This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers; except those on which a gaseous system for all oxygen generators is installed.
(1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes.

N/A
EASA AD 2015-0119

(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A35L007-14, Revision 01, June 17, 2015; including Appendix A, Revision 01, dated June 17, 2015. The revision date is not shown on Appendix A.
(ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, dated December 10, 2014.

PAX chemical oxygen generator P/N 117042-02 (15min-2 masks); replacement; within 30days to 10 yrs since mfr (per mfr date)
PAX chemical oxygen generator P/N 117042-03 (15min-3 masks); replacement; within 30days to 10 yrs since mfr (per mfr date)
PAX chemical oxygen generator P/N 117042-04 (15min-4 masks); replacement; within 30days to 10 yrs since mfr (per mfr date)
PAX chemical oxygen generator P/N 117042-22 (22min-2 masks); replacement; within 30days to 10 yrs since mfr (per mfr date)
PAX chemical oxygen generator P/N 117042-23 (22min-3 masks); replacement; within 30days to 10 yrs since mfr (per mfr date)
PAX chemical oxygen generator P/N 117042-24 (22min-4 masks); replacement; within 30days to 10 yrs since mfr (per mfr date)

No subject

This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60 turbofan engines, all serial numbers, except those engines:
(1) That have had Modification 72-H754 applied in production, or
(2) that have been modified in accordance with RR Service Bulletin (SB) No. RB.211-72-H754, including the Supplement, Revision 1, dated July 29, 2015 or initial issue dated October 1, 2014; or
(3) with sealing sleeve, part number (P/N) FW15003, with markings 102013, 112013, or 102013L.

FAA AD 2015-04-03
EASA AD 2015-0105R1

(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin No. RB.211-72-AJ035, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015.
(ii) RR Service Bulletin No. RB.211-72-H754, including the Supplement, Revision 1, dated July 29, 2015.

Sealing sleeve P/N FW15003; replacement; within 1,600 FCs or 24 months after 19APR2016 WEF
Oil feed tube P/N FW14193; replacement (optional); within 1,600 FCs or 24 months after 19APR2016 WEF

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

This AD applies to all The Boeing Company airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F airplanes.
(2) Model MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes.

FAA AD 2013-08-23
FAA ADs 2008-06-21, 2002-13-10, 2011-11-05

(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-28A253, dated June 5, 2014.
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A133, dated June 5, 2014.
(iii) Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-256, dated June 24, 2014.
(iv) Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-28-137, dated June 24, 2014.
(v) Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC-02K1003, Revision M, including Appendices A through D, dated July 25, 2014.

Fuel pump control and indication system wiring (various P/Ns); modification; within 48 months after 15APR2016
Fuel pump control relays (various P/Ns); replacement; within 48 months after 15APR2016

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear.

This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
(2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes.
(3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes.
(4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.

FAA ADs AD 2011-13-11 and 2013-16-09
EASA AD 2014-0221R1

(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on April 13, 2016.
(i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR437, L/G-GEAR NOT DOWNLOCKED, Issue 1.0, dated May 23, 2014, to the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airplane Flight Manual.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1390, Revision 03, dated July 3, 2014.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1407, Revision 01, dated July 3, 2014.
(iv) General Electric Service Bulletin 114122-32-105, Revision 2, dated June 24, 2014.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on August 23, 2013 (78 FR 48286, August 8, 2013).
(i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A32N001-13, dated June 24, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) The following service information was approved for IBR on July 12, 2011 (76 FR 37241, June 27, 2011).
(i) Airbus All Operators Telex A320-32A1390, dated February 10, 2011.
(ii) Reserved.
(6) The following service information was approved for IBR on April 27, 2007 (72 FR 13681, March 23, 2007).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1309, Revision 01, dated June 19, 2006.
(ii) Reserved.

MLG door actuator 114122012; replacement/modification; within 12 months after 13APR2016
MLG door actuators 114122006, 114122007, 114122009, 114122010 and 114122011; replacement/modification; within 24 months after 13APR2016

Flight Warning Computer (various P/Ns); replacement (inst prohibition); after MLG door actuator replacement/modification

No subject

This AD applies to Dowty Propellers R352/6-123-F/1, R352/6-123-F/2, and R410/6-123-F/35 model propellers, part numbers (P/Ns) 660715001, 660715004, and 660715005 with hub P/Ns 660715201, 660715255, 660720217, 660720241, 660720252, 660720260, and 660720288, installed.

N/A
EASA AD 2015-0158

(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Dowty Propellers Alert Service Bulletin No. F50-61-A165, Revision 2, dated July 28, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.

Liners (see SB for P/Ns); installation; at next prop removal from the aircraft after 15APR2016

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage

This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(6) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes.
(4) Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes.
(5) Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
(6) Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes.

N/A
EASA AD 2014-0164

(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0394, dated February 14, 2014.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0395, dated February 14, 2014.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6172, dated February 14, 2014.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6174, dated February 14, 2014.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2136, dated February 14, 2014.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2137, dated February 14, 2014.

Aluminum support struts P/Ns R21449, R21449D, R21449G and R21449H; inspection/repair/replacement; earliest compliance within 12 months after 13APR2016

No subject

This AD applies to Engine Alliance (EA) GP7270 turbofan engines with one or both of the following installed:
(1) A high-pressure compressor (HPC) rotor stage 2 to 5 spool, part number (P/N) 382-104-807-0, with a serial number (S/N) listed in EA Service Bulletin (SB) EAGP7-72-327, dated July 21, 2015; or
(2) An HPC rotor stage 7 to 9 spool, P/N 2031M90G04, 2031M90G05, or 2031M90G07, with an S/N listed in EA SB EAGP7-72-328, dated July 21, 2015.

N/A
N/A

(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Engine Alliance Service Bulletin (SB) EAGP7-72-327, dated July 21, 2015.
(ii) Engine Alliance SB EAGP7-72-328, dated July 21, 2015.

HPC rotor stage 2 to 5 spool P/N 382-104-807-0; replacement; within 30 days after 19APR2016 or before accumulating 2,100 EFCs since the last disassembly of the compressor module, WEL
HPC rotor stage 7 to 9 spool P/Ns 2031M90G04, 2031M90G05 and 2031M90G07; replacement; within 30 days after 19APR2016 or before accumulating 2,100 EFCs since the last disassembly of the compressor module, WEL

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-100B SUD, 747-300, 747-400, and 747-400D series airplanes; and Model 747-200B series airplanes having a stretched upper deck; certificated in any category; excluding airplanes that have been converted to a large cargo freighter configuration.

FAA AD 2012-15-13
N/A

(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on April 22, 2016.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2559, Revision 2, dated May 13, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on September 12, 2012 (77 FR 47267, August 8, 2012).
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2507, Revision 1, dated January 14, 2010.
(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53A2559, Revision 1, dated August 4, 2011.
(5) The following service information was approved for IBR on November 28, 2007 (72 FR 65655, November 23, 2007).
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2507, dated April 21, 2005.
(ii) Reserved.

None

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 55, Stabilizers.

This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

N/A
N/A

(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-55A1100, dated January 26, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.

None

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Power Plant.

This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model A319-131, -132, and -133 airplanes.
(2) Model A320-232 and -233 airplanes.
(3) Model A321-131, -231, and -232 airplanes.

N/A
EASA AD 2015-0004

(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, Revision 01, dated April 1, 2015.
(ii) Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, Revision 01, dated January 28, 2015.

FWD engine mount attachment pin P/N 740-2022-501 (with mount 745-2010-503 and specific S/N); replacement; 24months/7,500FHs/5,000FCs after 22APR2016 or next engine removal WEF

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage

(1) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1328, dated July 22, 2014.
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE is installed, a "change in product" alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.

N/A
N/A

(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1328, dated July 22, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.

None

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/Pylons.

This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, -300ER, and -777F series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0035, dated October 30, 2014.

N/A
N/A

(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0035, dated October 30, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.

None

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 2730; Elevator Control System.

This AD applies to Quest Aircraft Design, LLC Model KODIAK 100 airplanes, all serial numbers 100-0001 through 100-0149, that are certificated in any category.

N/A
N/A

(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Quest Aircraft Company KODIAK 100 Mandatory Service Bulletin SB14-07, Revision 01, dated November 23, 2015.
(ii) Quest Aircraft KODIAK Mandatory Service Bulletin SB14-07, dated August 26, 2014.
(iii) Quest Aircraft Company Field Service Instruction, Elevator Control System-Cushion Edging Inspection, Report No. FSI-105, Revision 00, not dated.
(iv) Quest Aircraft KODIAK 100 Recommended Service Bulletin SB15-01, dated March 26, 2015.
(v) Quest Aircraft Field Service Instruction, Yoke Anti-Rotation Guide Wear Pad Upgrade, Report No. FSI-108, Revision 00, not dated.

Cushion edging P/N M22529/2-3R-25; inspection/replacement; before further flight after 22APR2016
Wear pad P/N 100-619-0037; installation (term aciton); within 1 year fater 22APR2016

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage

This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes, certificated in any category

FAA AD AD 2006-22-15
N/A

(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2808, dated November 30, 2012.
(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53A2465, Revision 5, dated July 11, 2013.
(iii) Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53A2562, Revision 3, dated July 11, 2013.

None

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 72, Engines

This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes, certificated in any category, powered by General Electric (GE) GEnx engines

N/A
N/A

(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin 72-0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016.
(ii) Reserved

None

Avianor has received a supplemental type certificate (STC) from Transport Canada for the modification of A330 passenger seating.

The Quebec-based firm said it designed the modifications to allow easy removal of the previously installed IFE system on the aircraft to replace it with Zodiac Inflight Innovations’ Rave system.

As part of a larger project, the Y class seats were re-branded for the new operator and the design completed to allow installation of the new system.

Earl Diamond, CEO of Avianor, said: “As we have extensive stock of the Y and J class seats modified for these projects, we have decided to apply for STC familiarisation status with EASA and FAA, thereby allowing us to deliver this solution to our global client base.”

Etihad Airways Engineering will be the host sponsor of MRO Network’s upcoming Airline Engineering & Maintenance: Middle East conference, taking place in Abu Dhabi on April 26-27, 2016.

Exploring MRO growth is at the heart of the discussions at this conference which has a 20-year history of gathering key stakeholders in the MRO value chain – airlines, OEMs, MROs and suppliers – to network and discuss a range of aftermarket issues.

Topics range from the developments in the Middle East Air Transport Market, an MRO industry forecast and how airlines engage with their MRO partners and suppliers.

Among the industry leading speakers is Jeff Wilkinson, Etihad Airways’ Senior Vice President, Technical, who said: “It is our pleasure to host delegates of Airline Engineering & Maintenance in Abu Dhabi – the emerging hub of aerospace and aviation in the Middle East.”

Off the back off a successful show last year, Etihad Airways Engineering will once again be holding a tour of its facility exclusively for conference delegates at the conclusion of the conference, introducing delegates to the Etihad Airways Engineering management team and offering the opportunity to visit hangars and various workshops within the facility.

“We are organising an escorted tour of Etihad Airways Engineering state-of-the-art workshops and hangars, one of the largest MRO facilities in the region. This will include Hangar 6 which accommodates up to three A380 aircraft simultaneously.”

More information on the conference, including the agenda and speakers can be found at www.airlineengineering-middleeast.com

Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has extended its contract with UTC Aerospace Systems for On-Site Support (OSS) services covering its fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

The agreement, worth in excess of $60m, includes complete repair and inventory support services for ANA’s air management, electric power and engine systems.

As part of the OSS programme, UTC will provide spare parts allowing ANA to maintain its fleet in its own repair shops. In addition, UTC will provide support for ANA's 787 variable frequency speed generators and auxiliary starter generators for the first time.

Toshiaki Kobori, ANA’s senior vice-president of materials management, said: “This agreement allows us to maintain the highest quality of on-time services in our repair shops, and to evolve to maintenance on next-generation platform such as the 787.”

Irish regional carrier CityJet has signed a long-term agreement for Fokker Services to cover its fleet of eight Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft under its Abacus component availability programme.

Under the terms of the contract, Netherlands-headquartered Fokker will provide nose-to-tail PBH component management, along with lease, availability and maintenance services on the aircraft type, which CityJet operates for Scandinavian carrier SAS.

The programme will also cater for six optional aircraft, two of which Fokker said had already been exercised with the possibility of the other four being phased in from 2017.

Eugene Quigley, general manager of technical at CityJet, said: “We see great value in the Fokker Services’ Abacus programme and know that their support will help us to provide the highest level of dispatch reliability to serve our customers."

Messier-Bugatti-Dowty has signed a three-year contract with Vietnam Airlines to provide maintenance services on nine of its A321 aircraft.

Work on the flag carrier’s narrowbodies will be carried out from Messier-Bugatti-Dowty’s facility in Singapore.

The new agreement builds on existing cooperations between the parties, with UK-headquartered Messier-Bugatti-Dowty carrying out landing gear MRO on eight Vietnam-operated 777s since 2012 and five A321s in 2014.

Vincent Mascré, CEO, of Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, said: “This latest contract consolidates our long-standing partnership with Vietnam Airlines and reflects our sustained commitment to delivering the highest and competitive level of services, quality and performance expected by our customers.” 

HAECO Americas has confirmed its CEO and group director of cabin solutions Kevin Carter will resign his position at the end of May and will be replaced by deputy CEO Richard Kendall.

Carter, who will continue in a non-executive senior advisory role through to November 2016, has been CEO of the HAECO Group subsidiary since 2008 and has overseen its aircraft interiors business since last year. 

Satair has confirmed its new 2,300m² Miami support centre for Airbus proprietary parts will open next Tuesday (April 19).

The facility, which Satair said is four times bigger than its previous site, has been set up to assist customers in the Americas region.

In addition, the facility will also accommodate a dedicated repairs area, a hazardous material centre of excellence and production of aerospace hose products.

John Gattasse, head of Latin American sales and support for Satair Group Americas, said despite the turbulent economic situations in Brazil and Argentina having an effect across Latin America, the firm believes regional growth will resume. “The timing of this major investment means that Satair Group is positioning itself for the future in the Latin American aviation market.

The growing success of airlines in Latin America means there are now major carriers in the region and we continue to work hard to support them,” he said. 

Component specialist Avtrade said it grew its power-by-the-hour (PBH) contracts in Q1 2016, including the signing of a new component support contract in Asia-Pacific with a Thai operator.

Under the terms of contract with the unnamed airline, Avtade will provide PBH support to its fleet of 767s. The UK-based firm said its customer offering in the region was aided by an increase in CAAC approved inventory, regional component repairs and local account management.

Avtrade said it also won new contracts in Europe with Swedish and Spanish airlines, servicing the 737 and 767.

It also added to its leasing portfolio by penning a contract with a South African carrier to support its 737 fleet with inventory located at the airline’s Johannesburg headquarters.

US-based conversion specialist PacAvi has received the first orders for its A320/A321 passenger-to-freighter (PTF) conversion programme.

Customers include Colt Aviation which has committed to two A321 freighter aircraft with an option for an additional one while Norwegian firm Airline Management will acquire six A320 freighters.

Three unnamed companies, including one leasing customer, have also placed orders.

Alex Eckmann, CEO of Colt Aviation, said the PacAvi A321 freighters are the “perfect addition” to its fleet of 737-400 and 757-200 freighters.

“They will be excellent workhorses and contribute greatly to our innovative, high-performance logistics concept,” he added.  

Ameco has carried out its first Sharklet retrofit on an A321 aircraft at its facility in Chengdu.

The work, carried out on April 14 for an unnamed airline, was for replacing the triangular-shaped wingtip devices on the aircraft with Sharklets.

Ameco launched its retrofit services programme in 2015 and has since gained CAAC approval for A320 Family aircraft.

In addition to the Sharklet work in Chengdu, the Chinese MRO also said it has begun performing winglet modifications on Boeing manufactured aircraft at its Beijing base.

The first modifications started last month for an undisclosed carrier’s three Boeing aircraft with winglet installation already completed on one of the aircraft.