AD 70-03-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten-Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A | Airworthiness Directives; Britten-Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten-Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-20 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten-Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-21 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten-Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-26 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten-Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-27 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten-Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten-Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-6 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten-Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-8 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten-Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the rudder bar assembly due to failure of the silver solder joint attaching the bronze bushing to the inboard end of the rudder bar beams.
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Required Actions
Within 20 hours' time in service after the effective date, inspect the silver solder joint visually for failure in accordance with Service Bulletin BN-2/SB.20. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 20 hours' time in service. If failure is found, rework by welding a steel bushing or replace with a serviceable beam incorporating Modification NB/M/341. Discontinue inspections after rework or replacement.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 20 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 20 hours' time in service since the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2 and BN-2A airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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