AD 69-03-03
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
Possible jamming of aileron controls due to the aileron tab filler and modification plate assembly block (Part Number AB11/A1303 or AK11/A499) coming loose and fouling between the aileron and the wing structure.
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Required Actions
Inspect right and left aileron tabs for proper bonding of the filler and modification plate assembly within 75 hours' time in service after the effective date and every 150 hours thereafter. If loose, remove the assembly before next flight and re-install per BAC Modification No. 3793. Discontinue inspections after permanently securing with a 1/8" diameter blind rivet or incorporating Modification No. 3793.
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Compliance Time
Within 75 hours' time in service after the effective date and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 150 hours' time in service from the last inspection
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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
Aileron Control Jamming
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-03-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-03-03 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: Aileron Control Jamming Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/14/1969 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Model: BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-03-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-719 AD NUMBER: 69-03-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11, 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 14, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-03-03 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-719. Applies to Model BAC 1-11, 200 and 400 Series airplanes. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible jamming of aileron controls due to the aileron tab filler and modification plate assembly block, Part Number AB11/A1303 or AK11/A499, coming loose and fouling between the aileron and the wing structure, accomplish the following: (a) Within 75 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 150 hours' time in service from the last inspection, inspect the right and left aileron tabs for proper bonding within the tab structure of the filler and modification plate assembly P/N AB11/A1303 or AK11/A499 in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin No. 57-A-PM 3793, Issue 2, or later ARB-approved issue or FAA- approved equivalent. (b) If the filler and modification plate assembly is found to be loose during the inspection required by paragraph (a), before next flight, remove the assembly completely, and re- install the modification plate in accordance with BAC Modification No. 3793. (c) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be discontinued after the existing filler and modification plate assembly is permanently secured by the addition of a 1/8" diameter blind rivet or after the incorporation of BAC Modification No. 3793. This amendment becomes effective February 14, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-03-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-03-03 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: Aileron Control Jamming Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/14/1969 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: 69-03-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-719 AD NUMBER: 69-03-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11, 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 14, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-03-03 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-719. Applies to Model BAC 1-11, 200 and 400 Series airplanes. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible jamming of aileron controls due to the aileron tab filler and modification plate assembly block, Part Number AB11/A1303 or AK11/A499, coming loose and fouling between the aileron and the wing structure, accomplish the following: (a) Within 75 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 150 hours' time in service from the last inspection, inspect the right and left aileron tabs for proper bonding within the tab structure of the filler and modification plate assembly P/N AB11/A1303 or AK11/A499 in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin No. 57-A-PM 3793, Issue 2, or later ARB-approved issue or FAA- approved equivalent. (b) If the filler and modification plate assembly is found to be loose during the inspection required by paragraph (a), before next flight, remove the assembly completely, and re- install the modification plate in accordance with BAC Modification No. 3793. (c) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be discontinued after the existing filler and modification plate assembly is permanently secured by the addition of a 1/8" diameter blind rivet or after the incorporation of BAC Modification No. 3793. This amendment becomes effective February 14, 1969. FOOTER:
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