AD 75-22-17

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Ltd Model BN-2A Mark III airplanes, all series Airplanes

AD Number
75-22-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN2A MK. III Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Ltd Model BN-2A Mark III airplanes, all series Airplanes
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN2A MK. III-2 Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Ltd Model BN-2A Mark III airplanes, all series Airplanes
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN2A MK. III-3 Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Ltd Model BN-2A Mark III airplanes, all series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the rudder trim jack lower mounting brackets and rudder structure could lead to possible loss of rudder trim control.

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Required Actions

Inspect the rudder trim jack lower mounting brackets and rudder structure for cracks in accordance with Service Bulletin BN-2/SB.62 before first flight each day. Replace cracked parts with same part number or FAA-approved equivalent before further flight. Modify the rudder trim jack lower mounting bracket and rudder structure per Modification Leaflet BN-2/NB/M/596 within 300 hours' time in service after AD effective date.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the first flight of each day after the effective date of this AD; within the next 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

B-N Group Ltd. Model BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, BN2A MK. III-3 airplanes, all series, certificated in all categories.

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Federal Register Abstract

Rudder Trim Control

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AD Number:
75-22-17
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Ltd Model BN-2A Mark III airplanes, all series Airplanes
Subject:
Rudder Trim Control
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/05/1975
Make:
B-N Group Ltd.
Model:
BN2A MK. III | BN2A MK. III-2 | BN2A MK. III-3
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:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-22-17
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2407

AD NUMBER:   75-22-17

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Ltd Model BN-2A Mark III airplanes, all series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 5, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-22-17 BRITTEN NORMAN LTD: Amendment 39-2407. Applies to Model BN-2A Mark III airplanes, all series, certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent possible loss of rudder trim control, accomplish the following:

(a) Prior to the first flight of each day after the effective date of this AD, inspect the rudder trim jack lower mounting brackets and rudder structure for cracks in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 of Britten Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.62, dated June 22, 1973, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(b) If a crack is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, replace the cracked part with a part of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR Section 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the repair can be accomplished.

(c) Within the next 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, modify the rudder trim jack lower mounting bracket and the rudder structure in accordance with Britten Norman Modification Leaflet No. BN-2/NB/M/596, dated June 22, 1973, or an FAA- approved equivalent.

(d) Upon incorporation of the modification required by paragraph (c) of this AD, the inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD, may be discontinued.

This amendment becomes effective November 5, 1975.

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Ltd Model BN-2A Mark III airplanes, all series Airplanes
Subject:
Rudder Trim Control
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/05/1975
Make:
B-N Group Ltd.
Model:
BN2A MK. III | BN2A MK. III-2 | BN2A MK. III-3
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:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-22-17
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2407

AD NUMBER:   75-22-17

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Ltd Model BN-2A Mark III airplanes, all series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 5, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-22-17 BRITTEN NORMAN LTD: Amendment 39-2407. Applies to Model BN-2A Mark III airplanes, all series, certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent possible loss of rudder trim control, accomplish the following:

(a) Prior to the first flight of each day after the effective date of this AD, inspect the rudder trim jack lower mounting brackets and rudder structure for cracks in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 of Britten Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.62, dated June 22, 1973, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(b) If a crack is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, replace the cracked part with a part of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR Section 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the repair can be accomplished.

(c) Within the next 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, modify the rudder trim jack lower mounting bracket and the rudder structure in accordance with Britten Norman Modification Leaflet No. BN-2/NB/M/596, dated June 22, 1973, or an FAA- approved equivalent.

(d) Upon incorporation of the modification required by paragraph (c) of this AD, the inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD, may be discontinued.

This amendment becomes effective November 5, 1975.

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