AD 75-26-11

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes

AD Number
75-26-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS BAC 1-11 200 Series Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus SAS BAC 1-11 400 Series Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Hazardous arcing at the H.F. antenna tuning unit connector post in the vicinity of the oxygen system.

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Required Actions

Inspect H.F. antenna lead-in cable, A.T.U. connectors, tuning unit, adjacent wiring, and oxygen piping for overheating damage or arcing, replace damaged parts; remove and discard rubber overshoe at A.T.U. connector post; attach placard on instrument panel instructing pilot to keep passenger oxygen system control valve in OFF position and follow applicable FARs. Repeat inspections every 50 hours until compliance with paragraph (c), then every 200 hours. Complete BAC Alert Service Bulletin 23-A-PM 4346 and Modification PM 4412 parts (a) and (b) or FAA-approved equivalents to remove placard and extend inspection interval.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series airplanes equipped with H.F. radio systems without BAC Modifications PM 4412 Part (a) or (b) and PM 4424.

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Federal Register Abstract

Antenna Cable

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AD Number:
75-26-11
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Antenna Cable
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/14/1976
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 75-26-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2467

AD NUMBER:   75-26-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes


ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 14, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-26-11 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-2467. Applies to BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 series airplanes certificated in all categories, equipped with H.F. radio systems that do not have BAC Modifications PM 4412 Part (a) or Part (b) and Modification PM 4424 incorporated.

Compliance is required as indicated:

To prevent hazardous arcing at the H.F. antenna tuning unit connector post in the vicinity of the oxygen system, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service, after the effective date of this AD, comply with the following:

(1) Unless accomplished within the last 25 hours' time in service, inspect the H.F. antenna lead-in cable at the antenna, the antenna tuning unit (A.T.U.) connectors, the tuning unit and all adjacent wiring and oxygen piping in the immediate vicinity for signs of overheating damage or arcing, and replace damaged parts with parts of the same part numbers, or FAA- approved equivalent parts.

(2) Remove and discard the rubber overshoe fitted at the A.T.U. connector post.

(3) Attach a placard on the instrument panel in full view of the pilot reading:

"The passenger oxygen system control valve must remain in the OFF position. Conduct operations in accordance with FAR 121.329 or 91.32, as applicable."

(b) Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (a)(1) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 50 hours' time in service from the last inspection until paragraph (c) of this AD is complied with, at which time the inspection interval may be increased not to exceed 200 hours' time in service from the last inspection.

(c) The placard required by paragraph (a)(3) of this AD may be removed and the inspection interval prescribed in paragraph (b) may be established upon completion of the following:

(1) Compliance with the provisions of British Aircraft Corporation Alert Service Bulletin 23-A-PM 4346 dated April 5, 1971, paragraph numbers 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, or FAA-approved equivalents.

(2) Alteration of the oxygen system in accordance with BAC Modification PM 4412 Part (a) and Part (b), or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective on January 14, 1976.

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AD Number:
75-26-11
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Antenna Cable
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/14/1976
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: 75-26-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2467

AD NUMBER:   75-26-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes


ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 14, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-26-11 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-2467. Applies to BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 series airplanes certificated in all categories, equipped with H.F. radio systems that do not have BAC Modifications PM 4412 Part (a) or Part (b) and Modification PM 4424 incorporated.

Compliance is required as indicated:

To prevent hazardous arcing at the H.F. antenna tuning unit connector post in the vicinity of the oxygen system, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service, after the effective date of this AD, comply with the following:

(1) Unless accomplished within the last 25 hours' time in service, inspect the H.F. antenna lead-in cable at the antenna, the antenna tuning unit (A.T.U.) connectors, the tuning unit and all adjacent wiring and oxygen piping in the immediate vicinity for signs of overheating damage or arcing, and replace damaged parts with parts of the same part numbers, or FAA- approved equivalent parts.

(2) Remove and discard the rubber overshoe fitted at the A.T.U. connector post.

(3) Attach a placard on the instrument panel in full view of the pilot reading:

"The passenger oxygen system control valve must remain in the OFF position. Conduct operations in accordance with FAR 121.329 or 91.32, as applicable."

(b) Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (a)(1) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 50 hours' time in service from the last inspection until paragraph (c) of this AD is complied with, at which time the inspection interval may be increased not to exceed 200 hours' time in service from the last inspection.

(c) The placard required by paragraph (a)(3) of this AD may be removed and the inspection interval prescribed in paragraph (b) may be established upon completion of the following:

(1) Compliance with the provisions of British Aircraft Corporation Alert Service Bulletin 23-A-PM 4346 dated April 5, 1971, paragraph numbers 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, or FAA-approved equivalents.

(2) Alteration of the oxygen system in accordance with BAC Modification PM 4412 Part (a) and Part (b), or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective on January 14, 1976.

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