AD 70-07-04
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 |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-9 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN2A MK. III | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN2A MK. III-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN2A MK. III-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Movement or looseness of the blind bolts in the tail plane front spar attachment channel brackets.
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Required Actions
Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date, visually inspect the attachment channel brackets for signs of movement or looseness of the blind bolts per Service Bulletin BN-2/SB.27. If signs are found, repair the tail plane attachments before further flight per the same service bulletin.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2 and BN-2A airplanes which have not had Modification NB/M/404 incorporated.
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Federal Register Abstract
Tail Plane Front Spar
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-07-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-07-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes Subject: Tail Plane Front Spar Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/31/1970 Make: B-N Group Ltd. Model: BN-2 | BN-2A | BN-2A-2 | BN-2A-20 | BN-2A-21 | BN-2A-26 | BN-2A-27 | BN-2A-3 | BN-2A-6 | BN-2A-8 | B...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-07-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-964 AD NUMBER: 70-07-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 31, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-07-04 BRITTEN-NORMAN, LTD: Amdt. 39-964. Applies to Models BN-2 and BN-2A airplanes which have not had Modification NB/M/404 incorporated. Compliance is required as indicated. (a) Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, visually inspect the attachment channel brackets on the front face of the tail plane front spar for signs of movement or looseness of the blind bolts in accordance with Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.27, dated February 12, 1970, or later ARB- approved issue,or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If signs of movement or looseness of the blind bolts are found during the inspection required by paragraph (a), before further flight repair the tail plane attachments in accordance with Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.27, dated February 12, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective March 31, 1970. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-07-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-07-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes Subject: Tail Plane Front Spar Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/31/1970 Make: B-N Group Ltd. Model: BN-2 | BN-2A | BN-2A-2 | BN-2A-20 | BN-2A-21 | BN-2A-26 | BN-2A-27 | BN-2A-3 | BN-2A-6 | BN-2A-8 | B...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-07-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-964 AD NUMBER: 70-07-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2 and BN-2A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 31, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-07-04 BRITTEN-NORMAN, LTD: Amdt. 39-964. Applies to Models BN-2 and BN-2A airplanes which have not had Modification NB/M/404 incorporated. Compliance is required as indicated. (a) Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, visually inspect the attachment channel brackets on the front face of the tail plane front spar for signs of movement or looseness of the blind bolts in accordance with Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.27, dated February 12, 1970, or later ARB- approved issue,or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If signs of movement or looseness of the blind bolts are found during the inspection required by paragraph (a), before further flight repair the tail plane attachments in accordance with Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.27, dated February 12, 1970, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective March 31, 1970. FOOTER:
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