AD 66-16-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failure of the aluminum alloy rocking lever (P/N CH504-008) in the rudder feel simulator unit.
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Required Actions
Replace aluminum alloy rocking levers (P/N CH504-008) with 2,900 or more hours' time in service with an unused part of the same part number or with steel rocking lever (P/N CH504-020 or CH504-021) within the next 100 hours' time in service. For levers with less than 2,900 hours' time in service on the effective date, replace before accumulating 3,000 hours' time in service.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours' time in service (for levers with ≥2,900 hours) or before accumulation of 3,000 hours' time in service (for levers with <2,900 hours).
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Affected Aircraft
British Aircraft Corporation Model BAC 1-11 Series Airplanes equipped with aluminum alloy rocking lever, P/N CH504-008, in the rudder feel simulator unit.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Mounting Fuselage Frame
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-16-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-16-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Mounting Fuselage Frame Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/31/1966 Make: Airbus SAS Model: BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 66-16-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-255 AD NUMBER: 66-16-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 31, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-16-03 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-255 Part 39 Federal Register July 1, 1966. Applies to Model BAC 1-11 Series Airplanes Equipped with Aluminum Alloy Rocking Lever, P/N CH504-008, in the Rudder Feel Simulator Unit. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent fatigue failure of the rocking lever in the rudder feel simulator unit, accomplish the following: (a) Replace aluminum alloy rocking levers, P/N CH504-008, with 2,900 or more hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD with an unused part of the same part number or with steel rocking lever, P/N CH504-020 or CH504-021, within the next 100 hours' time in service. (b) Replace aluminum alloy rocking levers, P/N CH504-008, with less than 2,900 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD with an unused part of the same part number or with steel rocking lever, P/N CH504-020 or CH-504-021, before the accumulation of 3,000 hours' time in service. (British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) One-Eleven Alert Service Bulletin 27-A-PM 1248 pertains to this subject.) This directive effective July 31, 1966. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-16-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-16-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Mounting Fuselage Frame Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/31/1966 Make: Airbus SAS Model: BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 66-16-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-255 AD NUMBER: 66-16-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 31, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-16-03 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-255 Part 39 Federal Register July 1, 1966. Applies to Model BAC 1-11 Series Airplanes Equipped with Aluminum Alloy Rocking Lever, P/N CH504-008, in the Rudder Feel Simulator Unit. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent fatigue failure of the rocking lever in the rudder feel simulator unit, accomplish the following: (a) Replace aluminum alloy rocking levers, P/N CH504-008, with 2,900 or more hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD with an unused part of the same part number or with steel rocking lever, P/N CH504-020 or CH504-021, within the next 100 hours' time in service. (b) Replace aluminum alloy rocking levers, P/N CH504-008, with less than 2,900 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD with an unused part of the same part number or with steel rocking lever, P/N CH504-020 or CH-504-021, before the accumulation of 3,000 hours' time in service. (British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) One-Eleven Alert Service Bulletin 27-A-PM 1248 pertains to this subject.) This directive effective July 31, 1966. FOOTER:
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