AD 2009-02-09

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Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Airplanes

AD Number
2009-02-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-1141
FR Citation
74 FR 8724

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion has been found on the wing links and the wing link attachment bolts in areas not readily accessible during MRBR zonal inspections or CPCP inspections. If left uncorrected, such corrosion could adversely affect the structural integrity of the wing to fuselage joint.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wing links in accordance with BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53-203. Replace corroded nuts and bolts with airworthy parts before next flight. Repair corroded wing links before further flight in accordance with an approved method.

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Compliance Time

Within 48 months of the wing link being repaired, within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, or before accumulating 48 months on the wing link since new, whichever occurs latest, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 48 months.

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Affected Aircraft

BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A series airplanes; and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes, certificated in any category, all models, all serial numbers.

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