AD 2002-24-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Britten | Norman (Bembridge) Limited BN2A Mk. III Series | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman (Bembridge) Limited BN2A Mk. III Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the rear engine-mounting frame, part number NB51-H-1021, which could lead to engine mount failure and separation of the engine from the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the rear engine-mounting frame for cracks initially upon accumulating 1,000 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within the next 50 hours TIS after January 21, 2003, whichever occurs later. If no cracks are found, repetitively inspect every 200 hours TIS. Replace the mounting frame with a new one, P/N NB51-H-1021, or FAA-approved equivalent, if cracks are found, and inspect again after installation.
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Compliance Time
Initially upon accumulating 1,000 hours TIS or within the next 50 hours TIS after January 21, 2003, whichever occurs later. Subsequent inspections every 200 hours TIS.
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Affected Aircraft
Britten Norman (Bembridge) Limited BN2A Mk. III, BN2A Mk. III-2, and BN2A Mk. III-3 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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