AD 67-27-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT Model BAC 1-11 200 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the fin rib assembly due to cracks in fin rib assemblies numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
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Required Actions
Conduct a visual or radiographic inspection of fin rib assemblies numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 for cracks in accordance with BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin No. 55-A-PM 2730 or equivalent. If damage exceeds permissible limits, repair damaged parts before further flight. Discontinue inspections after modification with BAC Service Bulletin No. 55-PM-2742.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD or before the accumulation of 2,300 hours' time in service, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours' time in service for fin assemblies 3, 4, and 5, and 1,500 hours' time in service for fin rib assemblies 2 and 6.
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Affected Aircraft
BRITISH AIRCRAFT Model BAC 1-11 200 Series airplanes not modified with BAC Modification PM 2742(d).
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Federal Register Abstract
Fin Rib Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-27-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-27-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT Model BAC 1-11 200 Series Airplanes Subject: Fin Rib Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Airbus SAS Model: BAC 1-11 200 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-27-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-919 AD NUMBER: 67-27-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT Model BAC 1-11 200 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-27-04 BRITISH AIRCRAFT: Amdt. 39-483 as amended by Amdt. 39-847 is further amended by Amdt. 39-919. Applies to Model BAC 1-11 200 Series airplanes that have not been modified to incorporate BAC Modification PM 2742(d). Compliance required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of the fin rib assembly, accomplish the following: (a) For Model BAC 1-11 200 Series airplanes, within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this ad, or before the accumulation of 2,300 hours' time in service, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours' time in from the last inspection for fin assemblies numbers 3, 4, and 5, and 1,500 hours' time in service for fin rib assemblies numbers 2 and 6, conduct a visual or radiographic inspection of the fin rib assemblies numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 for cracks in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin No. 55-A-PM 2730, Issue 2, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) Revoked. (c) If damage to the fin ribs is found that is within the permissible limits specified in BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin No. 55-A-PM 2730, Issue 2, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent, reinspect local areas of known damage, using the inspection procedures specified in paragraph (a), at intervals not to exceed 200 hours' time in service from the last inspect (d) If damage to the fin ribs is found that exceeds the permissible limits specified in the BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin No. 55-A-PM 2730, Issue 2, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent, repair the damaged parts in accordance with BAC 1-11 Structural Repair Manual or BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin No. 55-PM-2742, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent, before further flight. (e) The repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (a) and (c) of this AD may be discontinued for any one of the fin rib assemblies numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 for a period of 4,000 hours' time in service after that fin rib assembly has been modified in accordance with Part (c) of BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin No. 55-PM-2742, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (f) Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in the AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains supporting data to justify the increase for the operator. "NOTE: The inspections required by paragraph (c) are in addition to the general inspections required by paragraph (a)." Amendment 39-483 effective October 19, 1967. Amendment 39-847 effective September 30, 1969. This amendment 39-919 effective upon publication in the Federal register. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-27-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-27-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT Model BAC 1-11 200 Series Airplanes Subject: Fin Rib Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Airbus SAS Model: BAC 1-11 200 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: 67-27-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-919 AD NUMBER: 67-27-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT Model BAC 1-11 200 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-27-04 BRITISH AIRCRAFT: Amdt. 39-483 as amended by Amdt. 39-847 is further amended by Amdt. 39-919. Applies to Model BAC 1-11 200 Series airplanes that have not been modified to incorporate BAC Modification PM 2742(d). Compliance required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of the fin rib assembly, accomplish the following: (a) For Model BAC 1-11 200 Series airplanes, within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this ad, or before the accumulation of 2,300 hours' time in service, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours' time in from the last inspection for fin assemblies numbers 3, 4, and 5, and 1,500 hours' time in service for fin rib assemblies numbers 2 and 6, conduct a visual or radiographic inspection of the fin rib assemblies numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 for cracks in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin No. 55-A-PM 2730, Issue 2, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) Revoked. (c) If damage to the fin ribs is found that is within the permissible limits specified in BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin No. 55-A-PM 2730, Issue 2, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent, reinspect local areas of known damage, using the inspection procedures specified in paragraph (a), at intervals not to exceed 200 hours' time in service from the last inspect (d) If damage to the fin ribs is found that exceeds the permissible limits specified in the BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin No. 55-A-PM 2730, Issue 2, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent, repair the damaged parts in accordance with BAC 1-11 Structural Repair Manual or BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin No. 55-PM-2742, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent, before further flight. (e) The repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (a) and (c) of this AD may be discontinued for any one of the fin rib assemblies numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 for a period of 4,000 hours' time in service after that fin rib assembly has been modified in accordance with Part (c) of BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin No. 55-PM-2742, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (f) Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in the AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains supporting data to justify the increase for the operator. "NOTE: The inspections required by paragraph (c) are in addition to the general inspections required by paragraph (a)." Amendment 39-483 effective October 19, 1967. Amendment 39-847 effective September 30, 1969. This amendment 39-919 effective upon publication in the Federal register. FOOTER:
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