AD 2016-07-06

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Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes

AD Number
2016-07-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-4212
FR Citation
81 FR 18469

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 an uncommanded turn to the left, which could result in loss of control on the ground.

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Required Actions

Replace affected NLG main fittings that have exceeded the safe-life limitation with a new or serviceable fitting, following the procedures in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-186.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-186.

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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 models, all serial numbers.

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