AD 2013-02-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BAE | SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | Airworthiness Directives; BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of the end caps on the anti-icing piccolo tube of the wing leading edge, which could result in a reduction in anti-icing efficiency, ice accretion on the wing leading edge, or run-back ice, leading to a reduction in the stall margin on approach and loss of controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a detailed inspection of the end caps on the anti-icing piccolo tube for lost or loose end caps, in accordance with BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.30-025. Replace or repair the end caps if necessary, before next flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.
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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, all serial numbers.
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