AD 75-16-07
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
Loose ring nuts in the flap primary transmission system and broken ring nut lock wires could lead to flap malfunction or failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect ring nuts in the flap primary transmission system for tightness and inspect lock wires for breaks. Adjust torque loading to 35 to 45 pound feet and double wire lock each ring nut. Reports of loose nuts or broken wires must be forwarded to the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 1,000 hours' time in service. Subsequent inspections required before 1,050 hours' time in service but not before 800 hours after prior compliance.
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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
Ring Nuts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-16-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-16-07 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: Ring Nuts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/27/1975 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Model: BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-16-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2278 AD NUMBER: 75-16-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11, 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 27, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-16-07 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-2278. Applies to Model BAC 1-11, 200 and 400 Series airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To detect and secure loose ring nuts in the flap primary transmission system, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 1,000 hours' time in service, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD. (b) Before the accumulation of 1,050 hours' time in service after compliance with paragraph (a), but not before the accumulation of 800 hours' time in service after compliance with that paragraph - (1) Inspect, by hand, all ring nuts in the flap primary transmission system in the landing gear bays and wings for tightness; and (2) Inspect for broken ring nut lock wires. (3) If any ring nut is found to be loose or any ring nut lock wire is found to be broken during the inspections required by subparagraphs (1) and (2) of this paragraph, before further flight comply with paragraph (d). (c) Before the accumulation of 1,050 hours' time in service after compliance with paragraph (b) of this AD but not before the accumulation of 800 hours' time in service after compliance with that paragraph - (1) Inspect all ring nuts in the flap primary transmission system in the landing gear bays and wings for a correct torque loading of 35 to 45 pound feet, and inspect for any broken ring nut lock wires; and (2) Comply with paragraph (d) (d) Comply with the following as required by paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this AD: (1) Adjust the torque loading of all ring nuts in the flap primary transmission system in the landing gear bays and wings to 35 to 45 pound feet; and (2) Double wire lock each ring nut using two separate pieces of locking wire. (e) It is requested that, after complying with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this AD, reports of any loose ring nuts or broken ring nut lock wires found be forwarded to the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, FAA, c/o American Embassy, APO New York 09667. Reports should specify the aircraft serial number and location of the ring nuts involved. (Reporting approved by the Bureau of the Budget under BOB No. 04R0174). (British Aircraft Corporation BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin No. 27-A-PM 5065, dated March 9, 1972, covers this same subject.) This amendment becomes effective August 27, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-16-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-16-07 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: Ring Nuts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/27/1975 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: 75-16-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2278 AD NUMBER: 75-16-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model BAC 1-11, 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 27, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-16-07 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-2278. Applies to Model BAC 1-11, 200 and 400 Series airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To detect and secure loose ring nuts in the flap primary transmission system, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 1,000 hours' time in service, comply with paragraph (d) of this AD. (b) Before the accumulation of 1,050 hours' time in service after compliance with paragraph (a), but not before the accumulation of 800 hours' time in service after compliance with that paragraph - (1) Inspect, by hand, all ring nuts in the flap primary transmission system in the landing gear bays and wings for tightness; and (2) Inspect for broken ring nut lock wires. (3) If any ring nut is found to be loose or any ring nut lock wire is found to be broken during the inspections required by subparagraphs (1) and (2) of this paragraph, before further flight comply with paragraph (d). (c) Before the accumulation of 1,050 hours' time in service after compliance with paragraph (b) of this AD but not before the accumulation of 800 hours' time in service after compliance with that paragraph - (1) Inspect all ring nuts in the flap primary transmission system in the landing gear bays and wings for a correct torque loading of 35 to 45 pound feet, and inspect for any broken ring nut lock wires; and (2) Comply with paragraph (d) (d) Comply with the following as required by paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this AD: (1) Adjust the torque loading of all ring nuts in the flap primary transmission system in the landing gear bays and wings to 35 to 45 pound feet; and (2) Double wire lock each ring nut using two separate pieces of locking wire. (e) It is requested that, after complying with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this AD, reports of any loose ring nuts or broken ring nut lock wires found be forwarded to the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, FAA, c/o American Embassy, APO New York 09667. Reports should specify the aircraft serial number and location of the ring nuts involved. (Reporting approved by the Bureau of the Budget under BOB No. 04R0174). (British Aircraft Corporation BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin No. 27-A-PM 5065, dated March 9, 1972, covers this same subject.) This amendment becomes effective August 27, 1975. FOOTER:
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