AD 2010-16-10

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

AD Number
2010-16-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0222
FR Citation
75 FR 49377

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Interchanging of wing links during maintenance has resulted in incorrect wing link lengths, introducing local stresses in the wing top and bottom surfaces near rib 2, wing links, and fuselage near Frames 26 and 29. This could reduce structural integrity of the fuselage/wing attachment with possible catastrophic consequences.

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Required Actions

Inspect wing links for incorrect part numbers, inspect wing geometry measurements, and inspect wing links, bores, bolts, and nuts for corrosion. Install wing-to-fuselage fairings and repair as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A airplanes, and Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes; all serial numbers; certificated in any category; as identified in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53-175, Revision 1, dated April 2, 2007.

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