AD 2012-11-15

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Airworthiness Directives; BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Airplanes

AD Number
2012-11-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0188
FR Citation
77 FR 36127

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Airworthiness Directives; BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reports of cracking found in the wing rear spar, which could propagate to a critical length, possibly affecting the structural integrity of the area and resulting in a fuel tank rupture.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time detailed inspection for cracks, corrosion, and other defects of the rear face of the wing rear spar, in accordance with BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A57-029. Repair any defects found within specified criteria before further flight. For defects exceeding criteria, repair using an approved method.

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Compliance Time

Within 300 flight hours after the effective date, or before further flight if a fuel leak is detected in the vicinity of a wing rear spar, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes, all models, and all serial numbers.

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