AD 70-15-09
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
The existing 200 ampere fuse in the APU starter motor circuit may fail due to overload, and airplanes without BAC 1-11 Modification PM2518 may have inadequate APU starting system protection.
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Required Actions
Replace the 200 ampere fuse with a 150 ampere fuse per Service Bulletin 49-PM4480. For airplanes without PM2518, install a second power relay per SB 49-PM2429 Rev 4 and a separate APU start control per SB 49-PM2891 Rev 5. Airplanes with PM2518 must complete these modifications within 1500 hours' time in service.
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Compliance Time
within the next 750 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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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
APU Starter Fuse
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-15-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-15-09 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: APU Starter Fuse Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/16/1970 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Model: BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-15-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1038 AD NUMBER: 70-15-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 16, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-15-09 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-1038. Applies to Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 series airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. (a) Within the next 750 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, replace the existing 200 ampere fuse in the APU starter motor circuit with a 150 ampere fuse in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Model BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin No. 49-PM4480 dated November 10, 1969, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) For airplanes which have not incorporated BAC 1-11 Modification PM2518 on or before the effective date of this AD, within the next 750 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the APU starting system as follows: (1) Incorporate a second power relay in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Model BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin No. 49-PM2429, Revision 4, dated June 1, 1967, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA- approved equivalent. (2) Incorporate a separate APU start control in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Model BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin No. 49-PM2891, Revision 5 dated December 15, 1969, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) For airplanes which have incorporated BAC 1-11 Modification PM2518 on or before the effective date of this AD, within the next 1500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished, modify the APU starting system in accordance with paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this AD. (British Aircraft Corporation Model BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin No. 49-A-PM4480 covers this subject.) This amendment becomes effective August 16, 1970. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-15-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-15-09 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: APU Starter Fuse Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/16/1970 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: 70-15-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1038 AD NUMBER: 70-15-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 16, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-15-09 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-1038. Applies to Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 series airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. (a) Within the next 750 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, replace the existing 200 ampere fuse in the APU starter motor circuit with a 150 ampere fuse in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Model BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin No. 49-PM4480 dated November 10, 1969, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) For airplanes which have not incorporated BAC 1-11 Modification PM2518 on or before the effective date of this AD, within the next 750 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the APU starting system as follows: (1) Incorporate a second power relay in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Model BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin No. 49-PM2429, Revision 4, dated June 1, 1967, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA- approved equivalent. (2) Incorporate a separate APU start control in accordance with British Aircraft Corporation Model BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin No. 49-PM2891, Revision 5 dated December 15, 1969, or later ARB-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) For airplanes which have incorporated BAC 1-11 Modification PM2518 on or before the effective date of this AD, within the next 1500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished, modify the APU starting system in accordance with paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this AD. (British Aircraft Corporation Model BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin No. 49-A-PM4480 covers this subject.) This amendment becomes effective August 16, 1970. FOOTER:
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