AD 2009-15-08

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

AD Number
2009-15-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0398
FR Citation
74 FR 35772

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of certain steel grommets (P/N SL5183 and HC535H0312) has led to detachment of wing-to-fuselage or MLG door fairing panels during flight, potentially causing damage to the aircraft or reduced control due to attachment to control surfaces.

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Required Actions

Inspect wing-to-fuselage and MLG door fairing panel grommets for damage. Replace damaged grommets with new P/N SL5185 grommets or perform a temporary repair to defer replacement.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (August 25, 2009)

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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, all serial numbers, with modification HCM00633E or HCM00934A.

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