# AC 39-6R: Announcement of Availability - Summary of Airworthiness Directives - Type: Advisory circular (guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it) - Status: Historical - Approved: May 15, 1996 - Family: AC 39-6 - Pages: 11 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DE3B36A4CABD4561862569B500507FF8.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ac/39-6 ## Versions - AC 39-6R (Historical), approved May 15, 1996 ## Text ### Page 1 FAA Form 1320-15 (4-82) Supersedes WA Form 1320-2 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY - Date: May 15, 1996 AC No. 39-6R SUMMARY OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Initiated by: AFS-610 Change ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY ________________________________ ______________ 1. PURPOSE. This circular provides information concerning how to obtain the latest edition of the subject publication. 2. CANCELLATION. Advisory Circular 39-6Q, dated February 15, 1994, is canceled. 3. BACKGROUND. An airworthiness directive (AD) contains information regarding an unsafe condition which exists in an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance when that condition is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. No person may operate a product to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of the AD. All AD's are summarized and published in paper copy, microfiche, and electronic format. 4. CHANGES. The following changes have been made to the 1996 Summary of AD's to improve service to the public. a. The FAA will no longer be the consigned sales agent for these publications. The paper and microfiche books and biweekly supplements will now be purchased from the Government Printing Office (see appendices 2 and 3). b. A new section, Rotorcraft, Gliders, Balloons, and Airships, has been added to the Small Aircraft and Rotorcraft books. This section groups, by manufacturer, all AD’s which belong in this category. c. Book 2 has been revised for 1996 to contain the AD’s published from 1980 through 1989. Book 3 has been created to contain the AD’s published from 1990 through 1995. All revised AD's have been replaced, and all superseded AD's have been removed. The March 1996 Index will reflect these revisions. d. The older AD’s are now available for purchase in electronic format on a CD-ROM. The new AD’s (beginning with January 1996) are available free on an electronic bulletin board called FedWorld. The FedWorld area includes the latest biweekly index along with the preamble of each new AD (see appendix 4). **5. DESCRIPTION OF THE PAPER COPY .** a. The AD summaries are published in six books. The Small Aircraft and Rotorcraft books relate to aircraft of 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight and all rotorcraft regardless of weight. ### Page 2 2 Par 5 The Large Aircraft books relate to aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight except for rotorcraft. b. The AD's applicable to engines and propellers are contained in the respective small or large books. Appliance AD's are duplicated in the small and large books. c. Book 1 contains AD's issued prior to 1980 which are still in effect. If an AD from Book 1 is amended, it will appear in Book 2 or Book 3. d. Books 2 and 3 for small aircraft and rotorcraft are divided into five major subjects: (1) aircraft, (2) rotorcraft, gliders, balloons and airships, (3) engines, (4) propellers, and (5) appliances. e. Books 2 and 3 for large aircraft are divided into four major subjects: (1) aircraft, (2) engines, (3) propellers, and (4) appliances. f. Each of the six books may be purchased separately. The subscription to the biweekly supplements may be purchased separately. The titles and contents are: (1) Small Aircraft and Rotorcraft - Book 1, Summary of Airworthiness Directives, dated January 1990. This book was not revised. This book contains all AD's currently in effect but issued during the time period 1940 through 1979. (2) Small Aircraft and Rotorcraft - Book 2, Summary of Airworthiness Directives, dated January 1996. This book contains all AD's currently in effect but issued during the time period 1980 through 1989. (3) Small Aircraft and Rotorcraft - Book 3, Summary of Airworthiness Directives, dated January 1996. This book contains all AD's currently in effect but issued during the time period 1990 through 1995. (4) Biweekly Supplements, Small Aircraft and Rotorcraft, Summary of Airworthiness Directives. This package will contain all biweekly supplements for small aircraft and rotorcraft from January 1996 through December 1997. An index is included which correlates to the Book 1 dated January 1990, the Book 2 dated January 1996, and the Book 3 dated January 1996. The index will be updated two times during the subscription period. The index reflects revised and superseded AD’s. (5) Large Aircraft - Book 1, Summary of Airworthiness Directives, dated January 1990. This book was not revised. This book contains all AD's currently in effect but issued during the time period 1940 through 1979. (6) Large Aircraft - Book 2, Summary of Airworthiness Directives, dated January 1996. This book contains all AD's currently in effect but issued during the time period 1980 through 1989. (7) Large Aircraft - Book 3, Summary of Airworthiness Directives, dated January 1996. This book contains all AD's currently in effect but issued during the time period 1990 through 1995. (8) Biweekly Supplements, Large Aircraft, Summary of Airworthiness Directives. This package will contain all biweekly supplements for large aircraft from January 1996 through December 1997. An index is included which correlates to the Book 1 dated January 1990, the Book 2 dated January 1996, and the Book 3 ### Page 3 Par 5 3 dated January 1996. The index will be updated two times during the subscription period. The index reflects revised and superseded AD’s. ### Page 4 2 Par 5 (9) Biweekly Supplements, Electronic Format. See paragraph 7. g. New subscribers for the paper copy edition should be aware that full AD coverage can only be obtained by utilizing Books 1, 2, and 3 as well as the Biweekly Supplements. 6. DESCRIPTION OF MICROFICHE EDITION. The microfiche edition is a microfiche record of the paper edition. Purchase of the microfiche edition includes all AD’s through 1995 as well as biweekly supplements for a 2-year period, beginning with Supplement 96-01. Biweekly supplements are prepared as separate addendum to the basic file. A guide is provided to assist users in locating AD's. Document images appear in rows from left-to-right and top-to-bottom, 98-frame microfiche, 4 x 6 inches. 7. DESCRIPTION OF ELECTRONIC COPY. The older AD’s (1940’s through 1995) are available for purchase in electronic format on a CD-ROM from the National Technical Information Service (U.S. Department of Commerce). The files are in Adobe Acrobat format and include all drawings and figures; however, no indexing or linking is provided. The purchase price is for one CD-ROM. The biweekly supplements are available free on FedWorld. The FedWorld area includes the newest AD’s with the preamble and the latest biweekly index (see appendix 4). 8. PRICING INFORMATION. The prices of all U.S. Government paper and microfiche publications are controlled and established by the Superintendent of Documents in accordance with Title 44 of the United States Code. The electronic information price is controlled and established by the National Technical Information Service, U.S. Department of Commerce. 8. HOW TO ORDER. Ordering instructions are included as appendices 1 through 4. An order form for single sale purchase of the AD books for U.S. and International subscribers is appendix 2. An order form for subscription to paper and/or microfiche AD’s for U.S. and International subscribers is appendix 3. An order form for electronic AD's on CD ROM is included as appendix 4. /s/ Joseph K. Tintera Manager, Regulatory Support Division ### Page 5 Appendix 1 **PAPER AND MICROFICHE** ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS The Single Sale - Order Form should be used to order Summary of Airworthiness Directives Books 1, 2, and 3. The Subscription - Order Form should be used to order paper biweekly supplements and/or microfiche AD's. The order forms must be mailed to the address shown on the form. Remittance or credit card information must accompany each order. C.O.D. orders will not be accepted. U.S. Subscribers. Checks, money orders, or credit cards (VISA or MasterCard) will be accepted. Orders may be charged to an established Superintendent of Documents deposit account. If a purchase order is used, please include payment and a complete shipping address. Purchase orders without payment will not be accepted. International Subscribers. Remittances from subscribers residing outside the United States should be made by International money order payable to the Superintendent of Documents or by draft drawn on a specific bank in the United States payable in U.S. dollars. Credit cards (VISA or MasterCard) will be accepted. Orders may be charged to an established Superintendent of Documents deposit account. If a purchase order is used, please include payment and a complete shipping address. Purchase orders without payment will not be accepted. ELECTRONIC ORDERING INFORMATION Orders for the CD ROM of older AD’s (1940’s thru 1995) should be made direct to National Technical Information Service, U.S. Department of Commerce (see appendix 4). ### Page 6 Appendix 2 **SINGLE SALE --- ORDER FORM** AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Remit check or money order, payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or charge to your GPO Deposit account, VISA or Mastercard: Paper Format, No Supplements STOCK NUMBER QTY U.S.* INTERN’T’L AMOUNT SMALL Aircraft & Rotorcraft (Acft - 12,500 lbs or less and all rotorcraft) Book 1 (1940’s - 1979) Book 2 (1980 - 1989) Book 3 (1990 - 1995) 050-007-00866-0 050-007-01130-0 050-007-01131-8 $40.00 $43.00 $35.00 $50.00 $53.75 $43.75 LARGE Aircraft (Acft - over 12,500 lbs) Book 1 (1940’s - 1979) Book 2 (1980 - 1989) Book 3 (1990 - 1995) 050-007-00865-1 050-007-01128-8 050-007-01129-6 $37.00 $44.00 $59.00 $46.25 $55.00 $73.75 TOTAL *U.S. prices include the United States and its possessions only FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY: Charge to: GPO Superintendent of Documents Deposit Account Number __________________________ - _________ Order Number _____________ VISA or Mastercard: _________________________________ Expiration Date: _______ (Month & Year) **SHIPPING** **ADDRESS NAME** **COMPANY NAME OR DEPARTMENT** **PLEASE PRINT ADDRESS** OR TYPE CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE TELEPHONE # ( ) FAX # ( ) Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office MAIL TO: P.O. Box 371954 Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 Phone: (202) 512-1803 FAX: (202) 512-2250 ### Page 7 Appendix 2 Par 5 3 International COUNTRY MAIL CODE ### Page 8 Appendix 3 **SUBSCRIPTION -- ORDER FORM** AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Remit check or money order, payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or charge to your GPO Deposit account, VISA or Mastercard: ORDER PROCESSING CODE 5719 Paper Format Subscription beginning with 96-01 thru 97-26 (2-YEAR) Biweekly & Index Only FILE CODE IF QTY U.S.* INTERNATIONAL AMOUNT SMALL Aircraft & Rotorcraft (Acft - 12,500 lbs or less and all rotorcraft) S/N 850-002-00000-2 LIST ID SOADS $173.00 ** LARGE Aircraft (Acft - over 12,500 lbs) S/N 850-003-00000-9 LIST ID SOADL $199.00 ** TOTAL Microfiche Subscription beginning with 96-01 thru 97-26 (2-YEAR) 24X MICROFICHE COPIES (All AD’s and Biweekly Supplements) FILE CODE 1F QTY U.S.* INTERNATIONAL AMOUNT SMALL Aircraft & Rotorcraft & LARGE Aircraft (All AD’s) S/N 950-054-00000-0 LIST ID SADM $186.00 ** TOTAL *U.S. prices include the United States and its possessions only ** FOR INTERNATIONAL PRICES See Reverse. FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY: Charge to: GPO Superintendent of Documents Deposit Account Number __________________________ - _________ Order Number _____________ VISA or Mastercard: _________________________________ Expiration Date: _______ (Month & Year) **SHIPPING** **ADDRESS NAME** **COMPANY NAME OR DEPARTMENT** **PLEASE PRINT ADDRESS** OR TYPE CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE TELEPHONE # ( ) FAX # ( ) Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office MAIL TO P.O. Box 371954 Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 Phone: (202) 512-1806 FAX: (202) 512-2250 ### Page 9 Appendix 3 Par 5 3 International COUNTRY MAIL CODE ### Page 10 Appendix 3 ** INTERNATIONAL PRICES ONLY **FOR AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES BIWEEKLY SUPPLEMENTS** SMALL AIRCRAFT & ROTORCRAFT SOUTH AMERICA $328.12 EUROPE $362.77 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA $387.45 ASIA, THE PACIFIC & AUSTRALIA $400.70 CANADA $288.58 MEXICO $299.05 LARGE AIRCRAFT SOUTH AMERICA $390.30 EUROPE $431.75 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA $462.35 ASIA, THE PACIFIC & AUSTRALIA $479.60 CANADA $328.05 MEXICO $337.15 MICROFICHE SOUTH AMERICA $308.30 EUROPE $327.74 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA $340.96 ASIA, THE PACIFIC & AUSTRALIA $347.75 CANADA $283.20 MEXICO $287.10 ### Page 11 Appendix 4 ***AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES*** NEW SERVICE FAA announces the Summary of AD’s available for sale on CD-ROM. What is on the CD-ROM: All AD’s (Small and Large Aircraft) from the 1940’s through December 1995. The files are in Adobe Acrobat format and include all drawings and figures. An Adobe Acrobat Reader package is included on the CD-ROM; however, no indexing or linking is provided. The files are in easy-to-follow directories similar in format to the paper Summary of AD’s. The March 1996 index (numeric and alphabetical) is included. The purchase price is for one CD-ROM. Updates are free on FedWorld (see below). How to order: Order from: NTIS, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161; telephone (703) 487-4650 or fax (703) 321-8547. Ask for stock number PB96501846. The price is $125 for U.S. (plus Canada and Mexico) and $250 for other international purchasers. ************************************************************ All new AD’s are now available free on FedWorld! FedWorld is an electronic bulletin board available via modem or through the Internet. Via Internet Via Modem Telnet to fedworld.gov 703-321-3339 FTP - ftp://ftp.fedworld.gov/pub/faa 14.4 baud; parity none; World Wide Web - 8 databits, 1 stopbit; www.fedworld.gov Duplex to Full; Terminal Emulation ANSI Other FAA safety data information available free on FedWorld: New AD’s, Service Difficulty Information, General Aviation Airworthiness Alerts, Airman Testing Information, Regulations, and other aviation information. FAA contact point: Lynn Hutcherson, FAA, AFS-610, Oklahoma City, OK (405) 954-4103; fax (405) 954-4104. FedWorld help desk: (703) 487-4223 --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.