AD 67-23-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the reverse thrust plunger unit rods P/N AC 39-117 due to cracks, distortion, or other defects.
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Required Actions
Within 155 hours' time in service after the effective date, inspect plunger rods P/N AC 39-117 for cracks, distortion, or defects using British Aircraft Corporation Alert Service Bulletin No. 76-A-PM 2837 or equivalent. Replace cracked, distorted, or defective rods before further flight. Replace reverse thrust plunger units P/N AB 39 A 111 with P/N AB 39 A 3477 within 1,000 hours' time in service.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 155 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 hours' time in service from the initial inspection for inspections. Replace rods before further flight. Replace plunger units within 1,000 hours' time in service.
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Affected Aircraft
BRITISH AIRCRAFT Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Reverse Thrust Plunger Unit Rods
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-23-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-23-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes Subject: Reverse Thrust Plunger Unit Rods Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/04/1967 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Model: BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-23-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-461 AD NUMBER: 67-23-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 4, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-23-03 BRITISH AIRCRAFT: Amdt. 39-461, Part 39, Federal Register August 4, 1967. Applies to Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent failure of the reverse thrust plunger unit rods P/N AC 39-117, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 155 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at an interval not to exceed 600 hours' time in service from the initial inspection, remove and dismantle reverse thrust plunger units P/N AC 39A 111 and visually inspect plunger rods P/N AC 39-117 for cracks, distortion, or other defects in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Alert Service Bulletin No. 76-A-PM 2837 or later ARB-approved issue, or FAA- approved equivalent. (b) Replace cracked, distorted, or defective plunger rods, P/N AC 39-117, with serviceable plunger rods of the same part number before further flight. (c) Within the next 1,000 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace reverse thrust plunger units P/N AB 39 A 111 with plunger units P/N AB 39 A 3477 in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. 76-PM 2837 or later ARB- approved issue or FAA-approved equivalent. (d) The inspections required by paragraph (a) may be discontinued after reverse thrust plunger units P/N AB 39 A 111 have been replaced with plunger units P/N AB 39 A 3477 in accordance with paragraph (c). This amendment effective August 4, 1967. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-23-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-23-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes Subject: Reverse Thrust Plunger Unit Rods Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/04/1967 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: 67-23-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-461 AD NUMBER: 67-23-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 4, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-23-03 BRITISH AIRCRAFT: Amdt. 39-461, Part 39, Federal Register August 4, 1967. Applies to Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent failure of the reverse thrust plunger unit rods P/N AC 39-117, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 155 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at an interval not to exceed 600 hours' time in service from the initial inspection, remove and dismantle reverse thrust plunger units P/N AC 39A 111 and visually inspect plunger rods P/N AC 39-117 for cracks, distortion, or other defects in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Alert Service Bulletin No. 76-A-PM 2837 or later ARB-approved issue, or FAA- approved equivalent. (b) Replace cracked, distorted, or defective plunger rods, P/N AC 39-117, with serviceable plunger rods of the same part number before further flight. (c) Within the next 1,000 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace reverse thrust plunger units P/N AB 39 A 111 with plunger units P/N AB 39 A 3477 in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. 76-PM 2837 or later ARB- approved issue or FAA-approved equivalent. (d) The inspections required by paragraph (a) may be discontinued after reverse thrust plunger units P/N AB 39 A 111 have been replaced with plunger units P/N AB 39 A 3477 in accordance with paragraph (c). This amendment effective August 4, 1967. FOOTER:
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