AD 69-07-01
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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
Interference between the flap rear pick up fitting and the flap link assembly could occur, which may lead to structural failure or operational malfunction of the flap system.
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Required Actions
Inspect for minimum clearance of 0.075 inches between the flap rear pick up fitting and flap link assembly within 160 hours' time in service. If clearance is less than 0.075 inches, incorporate BAC Modification PM 2868 before further flight. For airplanes with P/N AB09A3657 or AB09A3697 links, inspect outer link positions at No. 2 and No. 3 flaps within 1000 hours' time in service and incorporate BAC Modification PM 3691 if interference is found. Use Alert Service Bulletin 27-A-PM 2245 or FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 160 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD (for clearance inspection) and within the next 1000 hours' time in service after the effective date (for outer link position inspection).
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Affected Aircraft
British Aircraft Corporation Model BAC 1-11, 200, and 400 Series Airplanes with flap links P/N AB09A3697, AB09A3657, or AB09A3697 installed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Flap Pick Up And Link Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-07-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-07-01 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: Flap Pick Up And Link Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/27/1969 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Model: BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-07-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-741 AD NUMBER: 69-07-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11, 200, and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 27, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-07-01 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-741. Applies to Model BAC 1-11, 200, and 400 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent interference between the flap rear pick up fitting and the flap link assembly, accomplish the following: (a) For BAC 1-11, 200, and 400 Series Airplanes with flap links P/N AB09A3697 installed, accomplish the following: (1) Within the next 160 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect in accordance with paragraph (3) of this section to determine if a minimum clearance of 0.075 inches is provided between the flap rear pick up fitting and the flap link assembly. (2) If the inspection reveals a clearance of less than 0.075 inches, before further flight (except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with Section 21.197 of the Federal Aviation Regulations to a base where the repair can be performed), incorporate BAC Modification PM 2868, as specified in paragraph (3) of this section. (3) Perform the inspection and modification required in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this section, in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation BAC 1-11, Alert Service Bulletin No. 27-A-PM 2245, Issue 6, dated September 16, 1968, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA approved equivalent. (b) For BAC 1-11, 200, and 400 Series Airplanes with flap links P/N AB09A3657 or P/N AB09A3697 installed, accomplish the following: (1) Within the next 1000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect in accordance with paragraph (3) of this section, the outer link positions at No. 2 and No. 3 flaps, left and right sides, for interference between the flap link and flap rear pick up fitting fork. (2) If the inspection reveals an interference, before further flight (except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with Section 21.197 of the Federal Aviation Regulations to a base where the repair can be performed), incorporate BAC Modification PM 3691, as specified in paragraph (3) of this section. (3) Perform the inspection and modification required in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this section in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation BAC 1-11, Alert Service Bulletin No. 27-A-PM 2245, Issue 6, dated September 16, 1968, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment effective March 27, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-07-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-07-01 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: Flap Pick Up And Link Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/27/1969 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: 69-07-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-741 AD NUMBER: 69-07-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11, 200, and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 27, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-07-01 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-741. Applies to Model BAC 1-11, 200, and 400 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent interference between the flap rear pick up fitting and the flap link assembly, accomplish the following: (a) For BAC 1-11, 200, and 400 Series Airplanes with flap links P/N AB09A3697 installed, accomplish the following: (1) Within the next 160 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect in accordance with paragraph (3) of this section to determine if a minimum clearance of 0.075 inches is provided between the flap rear pick up fitting and the flap link assembly. (2) If the inspection reveals a clearance of less than 0.075 inches, before further flight (except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with Section 21.197 of the Federal Aviation Regulations to a base where the repair can be performed), incorporate BAC Modification PM 2868, as specified in paragraph (3) of this section. (3) Perform the inspection and modification required in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this section, in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation BAC 1-11, Alert Service Bulletin No. 27-A-PM 2245, Issue 6, dated September 16, 1968, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA approved equivalent. (b) For BAC 1-11, 200, and 400 Series Airplanes with flap links P/N AB09A3657 or P/N AB09A3697 installed, accomplish the following: (1) Within the next 1000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect in accordance with paragraph (3) of this section, the outer link positions at No. 2 and No. 3 flaps, left and right sides, for interference between the flap link and flap rear pick up fitting fork. (2) If the inspection reveals an interference, before further flight (except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with Section 21.197 of the Federal Aviation Regulations to a base where the repair can be performed), incorporate BAC Modification PM 3691, as specified in paragraph (3) of this section. (3) Perform the inspection and modification required in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this section in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation BAC 1-11, Alert Service Bulletin No. 27-A-PM 2245, Issue 6, dated September 16, 1968, or later ARB-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment effective March 27, 1969. FOOTER:
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