AD 2014-16-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BAE | Systems (Operations) Limited | Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the main fitting of the nose landing gear (NLG), leading to NLG collapse, locked NLG steering, and un-commanded steering to the left.
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Required Actions
Revise the maintenance program to incorporate a new safe-life limitation for the NLG main fitting. Replace fittings that have exceeded the new safe-life limit.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (October 2, 2014).
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Affected Aircraft
All BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 series airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ series airplanes.
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