AD 2011-20-02

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

AD Number
2011-20-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0569
FR Citation
76 FR 59011

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

In-service failure of the Main Landing Gear (MLG) shock absorber lower attachment pin due to corrosion.

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Required Actions

Inspect the MLG shock absorber lower attachment pins for damage (cracking, corrosion, exposed material) within 4,000 flight cycles or 2 years after the effective date, whichever occurs first. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 8,000 flight cycles or 4 years. Replace pins with serviceable ones if damage is found before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 4,000 flight cycles or 2 years after the effective date, whichever occurs first, for initial inspection. Thereafter, at intervals not exceeding 8,000 flight cycles or 4 years.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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