AD 2011-8667
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Model BAe 146 Airplanes, and Model Avro 146-RJ Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Skin cracking was found adjacent to the butt joint forward of frame 19, emanating from chemically-etched pockets on the internal surface of the skin. Cracking in multiple adjacent bays could compromise the structural integrity of the fuselage if the cracks join into a single crack.
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Required Actions
Inspect the forward fuselage skin panels for cracking, including additional areas specified in the revised inspection procedures. Perform follow-on repair actions as necessary based on inspection findings.
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Compliance Time
Within the specified inspection intervals outlined in the revised inspection procedures.
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Affected Aircraft
All BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A airplanes; and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes, certificated in any category.
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