# Airworthiness directives, 1978

FAA airworthiness directives effective in 1978: 195 ADs with their full text, status and the aircraft they apply to.

Page 1 of 4 · 195 ADs

- [AD 78-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-26-04.md): Tail Rotor Hub Assembly · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 6 more · Effective Dec 27, 1978
- [AD 78-26-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-26-06.md): Vertical Fin Attachment Plate · Piper PA-38-112 · Effective Dec 26, 1978
- [AD 78-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-26-05.md): Elevator And Aileron Control Systems · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375 · Effective Dec 26, 1978
- [AD 78-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-25-09.md): Seats · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30 and 2 more · Effective Dec 22, 1978
- [AD 78-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-25-07.md): Vertical Fin Attachment Brackets · Cessna A150M and A152 · Effective Dec 22, 1978
- [AD 78-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-26-03.md): Wing Fittings Corrosion Detection · Allied Ag Cat Productions G-164, G-164A, G-164B and 4 more · Effective Dec 20, 1978
- [AD 78-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-24-04.md): Flexible Fuel Line Installation · Israel Aircraft Industries 1121, 1121A and 1121B · Effective Dec 20, 1978
- [AD 78-23-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-12.md): Third Stage Turbine Blade Rivet · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-1A, JT8D-1B and 5 more · Effective Dec 20, 1978
- [AD 78-26-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-26-08.md): Lube Pump Drive Shaft · General Electric CT58-100-2, CT58-110-1, CT58-110-2 and 2 more · Effective Dec 19, 1978
- [AD 77-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-23-09.md): Fuel Flow · Piper PA-23-250, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) and PA-E23-250 · Effective Dec 19, 1978
- [AD 78-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-25-04.md): Pinion Assemblies · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 more · Effective Dec 18, 1978
- [AD 78-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-13.md): MLG Shock Absorber Struts · Vickers-Armstrongs Viscount 744, Viscount 745D and Viscount 810 · Effective Dec 18, 1978
- [AD 78-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-25-02.md): Door Mechanism · Learjet 35 and 36 · Effective Dec 14, 1978
- [AD 78-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-07.md): Finite Life Components Listed in AD · Hiller UH-12D and UH-12E · Effective Dec 14, 1978
- [AD 78-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-06.md): Stall Warning System · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 15 more · Effective Dec 11, 1978
- [AD 78-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-25-01.md): Condensers · Lycoming Engines O-235-L2C · Effective Dec 8, 1978
- [AD 78-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-20-06.md): Hopper's Carry Through Tube · Aircraft Parts & Development A-9, A-9A and A-9B · Effective Dec 8, 1978
- [AD 74-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-12-06.md): Outer Wing Beam Cap · Lockheed Martin 382, 382B, 382E and 2 more · Effective Dec 8, 1978
- [AD 78-20-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-20-10.md): Powered Flight Controls · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30 and 2 more · Effective Dec 6, 1978
- [AD 78-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-03.md): Helicopter Control · Airbus Helicopters SA.316C Alouette III and SA.319B Alouette III · Effective Dec 4, 1978
- [AD 67-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-13-02.md): Operating Limitations · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 6 more · Effective Dec 1, 1978
- [AD 61-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-05-02.md): Emergency Exit Door Hinges · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A and DC-6B · Effective Dec 1, 1978
- [AD 54-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/54-23-01.md): Fuselage Skin · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 3 more · Effective Dec 1, 1978
- [AD 78-22-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-08.md): Flight/Engine Control · Hiller UH-12D and UH-12E with STC SH177WE or SH178WE · Effective Nov 30, 1978
- [AD 78-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-21-05.md): Tail Rotor Blades · Sikorsky S-58BT, S-58DT, S-58ET and 3 more · Effective Nov 30, 1978
- [AD 78-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-24-03.md): Main Gear Box · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J · Effective Nov 24, 1978
- [AD 78-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-24-02.md): Main Transmission · Agusta A109, A109A, A109A II and 3 more · Effective Nov 24, 1978
- [AD 78-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-17-03.md): Spiral Bevel Gear · Bell Helicopter Textron 212 · Effective Nov 22, 1978
- [AD 78-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-21-04.md): Yaw Control Bellcranks · Airbus Helicopters SA330F, SA330G and SA330J · Effective Nov 20, 1978
- [AD 76-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-20-04.md): Wheel Wells · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T and SA226-TC · Effective Nov 17, 1978
- [AD 78-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-02.md): Tow Release Mechanism · DG Flugzeugbau LS-3 and LS1-f · Effective Nov 16, 1978
- [AD 78-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-07.md): Control Column Travel · Piper PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T · Effective Nov 15, 1978
- [AD 78-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-09.md): Control Wheels · Piper PA-38-112 · Effective Nov 13, 1978
- [AD 78-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-10.md): Low Pressure Rotor Thrust Ball Bearings · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-3 and TFE731-3R · Effective Nov 13, 1978
- [AD 78-22-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-09.md): Nose Landing Gear · Short Brothers SD3-30 · Effective Nov 13, 1978
- [AD 78-23-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-05.md): Spline Wear On Elevator Travel · Bombardier CL-44D4 and CL-44J · Effective Nov 10, 1978
- [AD 78-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-04.md): Wing Rear Spar · Piper PA-38-112 · Effective Nov 10, 1978
- [AD 78-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-08-03.md): Rudder Hinge Bracket Assembly · Piper PA-23 and PA-23-160 · Effective Nov 10, 1978
- [AD 78-23-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-10.md): Center Body Bellows Seal Assembly · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-E1A, AEIO-320-E1B and 218 more · Effective Nov 7, 1978
- [AD 78-23-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-08.md): Fuel Pump To Fuel Injector Tube Elbow · Lycoming Engines IO-540-G1B5, IO-540-K1F5, IO-540-P1A5 and 1 more · Effective Nov 7, 1978
- [AD 78-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-20-04.md): Slat Drive Arm And Drive Shaft · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30 and 2 more · Effective Nov 7, 1978
- [AD 78-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-05.md): Elevator Control Push Rods · Textron 100, 50, 65 and 31 more · Effective Nov 6, 1978
- [AD 78-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-26-01.md): Engine Electrical System · Rolls-Royce 250-C28B · Effective Nov 3, 1978
- [AD 78-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-01.md): Fuel Drain Assembly · Piper PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300 and 4 more · Effective Nov 3, 1978
- [AD 78-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-06.md): Elevator Control · SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale GA-7 · Effective Nov 2, 1978
- [AD 78-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-04.md): Emergency Exit Window · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340 and 440 with STC SA1096WE or 2 others · Effective Nov 1, 1978
- [AD 76-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-17-02.md): Cabin Window · Textron 58P and 58PA · Effective Oct 31, 1978
- [AD 76-06-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-06-09.md): Engine Exhaust System · Piper PA-31P · Historical · Effective Oct 31, 1978 · Replaced by AD 2014-23-03
- [AD 78-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-01.md): Rudder or Elevator Binding · Piper PA-38-112 · Effective Oct 30, 1978
- [AD 78-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-02.md): Rotor Blade Retention System · Hiller UH-12D and UH-12E · Effective Oct 27, 1978

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ad.md?year=1978&page=2

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.makes, d.models, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE year(coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date)) = 1978
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ad?year=1978

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