Airworthiness directives

20,340 ADs since 1946, newest first. Each has a page with its text, status and the registered aircraft it may apply to.

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC NULLS LAST, d.ad_number DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

Earlier years
AD 88-12-03Main Rotor Drag Brace Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron 214STEffective Apr 9, 1990AD 90-06-10Throttle Cable Assembly · Schweizer 269A, 269A-1, 269B and 1 moreEffective Apr 6, 1990AD 90-05-03Precooler Mounting Lugs · Bombardier DHC-8-301, DHC-8-311 and DHC-8-315Effective Apr 6, 1990AD 90-05-09Omega/VLFNavigation Systems · Tracor Aerospace Navigation SystemsEffective Apr 4, 1990AD 90-06-13Vertical Gyro · Bombardier DHC-8-101, DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103 and 14 moreEffective Mar 30, 1990AD 89-21-04 R1Engine Control Wiring · Boeing 767-200 Series, 767-300 Series and 767-300F SeriesEffective Mar 29, 1990AD 90-05-05Overheat Detection System · Boeing 767-200 Series, 767-300 Series and 767-300F SeriesEffective Mar 27, 1990AD 90-05-04Engine Mount Ring · Cessna 208, 208A and 208BEffective Mar 23, 1990AD 87-23-05 R1Fan Case Assembly · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E and 4 moreEffective Mar 23, 1990AD 86-15-10 R1HistoricalMain Rotor Arms & Gearbox Bars · Eurocopter France AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2 and 10 moreEffective Mar 22, 1990 · Replaced by AD 86-15-10 R2AD 90-05-10Strut Support Fittings · Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems SAAB 340B and 340A (SAAB SF340A)Effective Mar 21, 1990AD 90-06-04APU Fire Detection System · Boeing 737-100 Series, 737-200 Series, 737-200C Series and 6 moreEffective Mar 19, 1990AD 90-04-09Fuselage Rear Section · BAE Systems BAe 146-200A and BAe 146-300AEffective Mar 19, 1990AD 90-04-08Fuselage Inspection · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 moreEffective Mar 19, 1990AD 90-04-03Overhead Light Assemblies · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 6 moreEffective Mar 19, 1990AD 90-04-01Auxiliary Power Unit · Boeing 747-400 SeriesEffective Mar 19, 1990AD 88-24-04 R1Placard & AFM Change-APU · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 moreEffective Mar 19, 1990AD 88-03-51 R1AFM Changes - Nose Gear · Bombardier DHC-8-101, DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103 and 1 moreEffective Mar 19, 1990AD 90-04-07Wing Spars · Commander 112, 112B, 112TC and 3 moreEffective Mar 9, 1990AD 90-04-05Takeoff Warning System · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 moreEffective Mar 8, 1990AD 90-03-18Takeoff Configuration Warning Systems · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 12 moreEffective Mar 7, 1990AD 90-05-01Bellcrank Assembly · Cessna 208, 208A and 208BEffective Mar 5, 1990AD 90-03-15Inspect for Cracks · Lockheed Martin L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15 and 1 moreEffective Mar 5, 1990AD 90-03-12Control Cable Block Plates · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 moreEffective Mar 5, 1990AD 90-01-02Service Bulletin 920 - Fire Prevention · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 2 moreEffective Mar 1, 1990AD 90-04-02Fire Extinguisher Squibs · Lockheed Martin 382GEffective Feb 26, 1990AD 90-03-08HistoricalInspect For Cracks & Corrosion · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 4 moreEffective Feb 23, 1990 · Replaced by AD 2006-25-04AD 90-03-05MLG Emergency Release System · Dassault Mystere-Falcon 50 and Mystere-Falcon 900Effective Feb 23, 1990AD 89-05-04 R1Landing Flaps · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 moreEffective Feb 23, 1990AD 90-03-04High Pressure Turbine Rotor Discs · Honeywell International TFE731-3, TFE731-3A, TFE731-3AR and 1 moreEffective Feb 22, 1990AD 89-11-06 R1Fuselage Skin Inspection · Boeing 737-100 Series, 737-200 Series, 737-200C Series and 6 moreEffective Feb 21, 1990AD 90-03-06Corrosion Inspection · Textron BAe.125 Series 1000A, BAe.125 Series 1000B, BAe.125 Series 800A and 39 moreEffective Feb 20, 1990AD 90-03-03AC Generators · Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems SAAB 340B and 340A (SAAB SF340A)Effective Feb 20, 1990AD 90-02-15Auxiliary Power Unit · Airbus A320-111, A320-211, A320-212 and 4 moreEffective Feb 20, 1990AD 89-23-52Entry Door Bolts · Boeing 737-300 Series and 737-400 SeriesEffective Feb 16, 1990AD 89-22-15Envelope · Skyship Services Skyship 600Effective Feb 16, 1990AD 90-03-13Cabin Attendant Oxygen Door · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 moreEffective Feb 15, 1990AD 90-03-09T/R Hub Assembly (See 90-03-09) · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1, 212 and 1 moreEffective Feb 13, 1990AD 90-02-22Fuselage Attachment Brackets · Viking Air DHC-2 Mk.I and DHC-2 Mk.IIEffective Feb 13, 1990AD 90-02-05Takeoff Warning System · Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B and 1 moreEffective Feb 13, 1990AD 90-02-16HistoricalWing Center Section Inspection · Boeing 727 Series (all)Effective Feb 12, 1990 · Replaced by AD 2000-02-19AD 90-02-08Valve Actuator Arm · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 moreEffective Feb 12, 1990AD 90-02-04Main Landing Gear · Bombardier DHC-8-101, DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103 and 6 moreEffective Feb 12, 1990AD 90-01-09Check Valves Inspection · Boeing 767-200 Series, 767-300 Series and 767-300F SeriesEffective Feb 12, 1990AD 89-08-12 R1Fire/Overheat Detection Module · Boeing 737-200 Series, 737-300 Series and 737-400 SeriesEffective Feb 12, 1990AD 88-24-08 R2Inspect For Cracks · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 15 moreEffective Feb 12, 1990AD 84-21-02 R1HistoricalStructural Integrity · Boeing 747 Series (all)Effective Feb 12, 1990 · Replaced by AD 93-06-01AD 90-02-12Aileron Control System · Boeing 757-200 Series, 757-200CB Series, 757-200PF Series and 1 moreEffective Feb 9, 1990AD 90-02-03Flap Track · Bombardier DHC-8-101, DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103 and 9 moreEffective Feb 9, 1990AD 86-10-02 R1Aileron And Elevator Flutter Dampers · Bombardier CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A) and 2 moreEffective Feb 9, 1990