AD 69-22-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Malfunction of the ventral stairway door due to looseness or insecurity of the starboard hinge bolt (M.M. 52-10).
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Required Actions
Inspect the ventral stairway starboard hinge bolt (M.M. 52-10) within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date unless already accomplished within the last 550 hours' time in service. Thereafter, repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 650 hours from the last inspection. If the bolt is insecure or loose, secure it before further flight per BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin 52-A-PM 3701 or FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 550 hours' time in service
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Affected Aircraft
BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Stairway Hinge Bolt
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-22-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-22-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes Subject: Stairway Hinge Bolt Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/17/1969 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Model: BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-22-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-863 AD NUMBER: 69-22-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 17, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-22-01 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-863. Applies to BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent a malfunction of the ventral stairway door, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect ventral stairway starboard hinge bolt (M.M. 52-10) for signs of looseness or insecurity within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 550 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 650 hours from the last inspection. (b) If during the inspection required by paragraph (a), the starboard hinge bolt (M.M. 52-10) is found to be insecure or to have rotated loose, secure the hinge bolt before further flight in accordance with BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin 52-A-PM 3701, dated March 24, 1969, or later ARB-approved issue, or FAA-approved equivalent. (c) The repetitive inspection required by paragraph (a) may be discontinued after the hinge bolt has been secured in accordance with paragraph (b). This amendment becomes effective November 17, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-22-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-22-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes Subject: Stairway Hinge Bolt Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/17/1969 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: 69-22-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-863 AD NUMBER: 69-22-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 17, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-22-01 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-863. Applies to BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent a malfunction of the ventral stairway door, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect ventral stairway starboard hinge bolt (M.M. 52-10) for signs of looseness or insecurity within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 550 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 650 hours from the last inspection. (b) If during the inspection required by paragraph (a), the starboard hinge bolt (M.M. 52-10) is found to be insecure or to have rotated loose, secure the hinge bolt before further flight in accordance with BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin 52-A-PM 3701, dated March 24, 1969, or later ARB-approved issue, or FAA-approved equivalent. (c) The repetitive inspection required by paragraph (a) may be discontinued after the hinge bolt has been secured in accordance with paragraph (b). This amendment becomes effective November 17, 1969. FOOTER:
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