AD 68-14-03 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Erratic functioning of the rudder and elevator feel simulator units and malfunctioning of these units without flight crew warning.
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Required Actions
Replace hydraulic pipe runs in No. 1 and No. 2 systems with specified diameters; replace restrictor assemblies with Hobson P/N CHA 504-502; incorporate a warning indicator assembly in the rudder feel simulator system.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD (April 13, 1983) for the first two actions, and within the next 3,000 hours' time in service after the effective date for the third action.
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Affected Aircraft
BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Erratic Rudder & Elevator Feel
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-14-03_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-14-03 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes Subject: Erratic Rudder & Elevator Feel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/13/1983 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Model: BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-14-03 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4608 AD NUMBER: 68-14-03 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 13, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-14-03 R1 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-619 as amended by Amendment 39-4608. Applies to Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series airplanes. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent erratic functioning of the rudder and elevator feel simulator units and to provide a warning to the flight crew in the event of a malfunctioning of the rudder or elevator feel simulator units, accomplish the following: (a) Deleted by Amendment 39-4608. (b) For BAC 1-11 200 Series Airplanes. Within the next 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace the 1/4 inch diameter hydraulic pipe run between the roof of the main undercarriage bay and the rear pressure bulkhead in the No. 1 and No. 2 hydraulic systems with either 5/16 inch or 3/8 inch diameter pipe, in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletins Nos. 29- PM3234 Revision 1 dated December 1, 1967, or 29-PM3345 Revision 3 dated February 28, 1968, or later ARB-approved revision or an equivalent approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. (c) For BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes. Within the next 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD replace the restrictor assembly Hobson P/N CHA 504-396 with new restrictor assembly Hobson P/N CHA 504-502 in the rudder and elevator feel simulator units in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. 27-PM3371 dated February 28, 1968, or later ARB-approved revision or an equivalent approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA. (d) For BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes. Within the next 3,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD modify the rudder feel simulator system by incorporating a warning indicator assembly in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. 27-PM3372 dated February 15, 1968, or later ARB-approved revision or an equivalent approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA. Amendment 39-619 became effective August 5, 1968. This Amendment 39-4608 becomes effective April 13, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-14-03_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-14-03 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes Subject: Erratic Rudder & Elevator Feel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/13/1983 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: 68-14-03 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4608 AD NUMBER: 68-14-03 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 13, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-14-03 R1 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-619 as amended by Amendment 39-4608. Applies to Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series airplanes. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent erratic functioning of the rudder and elevator feel simulator units and to provide a warning to the flight crew in the event of a malfunctioning of the rudder or elevator feel simulator units, accomplish the following: (a) Deleted by Amendment 39-4608. (b) For BAC 1-11 200 Series Airplanes. Within the next 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace the 1/4 inch diameter hydraulic pipe run between the roof of the main undercarriage bay and the rear pressure bulkhead in the No. 1 and No. 2 hydraulic systems with either 5/16 inch or 3/8 inch diameter pipe, in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletins Nos. 29- PM3234 Revision 1 dated December 1, 1967, or 29-PM3345 Revision 3 dated February 28, 1968, or later ARB-approved revision or an equivalent approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. (c) For BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes. Within the next 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD replace the restrictor assembly Hobson P/N CHA 504-396 with new restrictor assembly Hobson P/N CHA 504-502 in the rudder and elevator feel simulator units in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. 27-PM3371 dated February 28, 1968, or later ARB-approved revision or an equivalent approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA. (d) For BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes. Within the next 3,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD modify the rudder feel simulator system by incorporating a warning indicator assembly in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. 27-PM3372 dated February 15, 1968, or later ARB-approved revision or an equivalent approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA. Amendment 39-619 became effective August 5, 1968. This Amendment 39-4608 becomes effective April 13, 1983. FOOTER:
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