AD 2010-09-11

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A Series Airplanes, and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A Airplanes

AD Number
2010-09-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-1250
FR Citation
75 FR 23568

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A Series Airplanes, and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the wing centre section top skin, if undetected, could lead to structural failure and consequent loss of the aircraft.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive high-frequency eddy current (HFEC), radiographic, ultrasonic, and detailed visual inspections of the wing top skin and joint strap at rib `0'. Report all inspection results to BAE Systems. Accomplish corrective actions for any findings, including repairing cracking and corrosion, and follow BAE Systems' repair instructions.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (June 8, 2010)

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Affected Aircraft

All 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.

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