AD 72-06-01
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
Failures of the flap forward inboard pick-up fitting assemblies (six per airplane) due to spigot failure in the pick-up fitting assembly.
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Required Actions
Inspect the pick-up fitting assembly for spigot failure per BAC Alert Service Bulletin 57-A-PM 4621 or equivalent. Replace spigots with serviceable or improved parts (P/N AB09-3887) or replace entire assembly per BAC Modification PM 4621 Part (b) and Service Bulletin 57-PM 4621. Inspections must be repeated at intervals not exceeding specified landing counts until replacement.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated in the AD, with inspections due within specified landing counts after the effective date (April 6, 1972) or before accumulated landing limits, whichever is later.
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Affected Aircraft
BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series airplanes without BAC Modification PM 4621 Part (b) on all flap sections.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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