AD 76-06-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-20 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-21 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-26 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-27 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-6 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-8 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-9 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN2A MK. III | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN2A MK. III-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN2A MK. III-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent release of the pilots' seats in the seat tracks due to damaged locking mechanisms or short pawls.
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Required Actions
Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date, inspect pilots' seats locking mechanisms for damage and short pawls per Service Bulletin BN-2/SB.71. If damaged parts are found, remove and install serviceable parts before further flight. If short pawls are found, lock seats in place before further flight and modify seats within 100 hours' time in service.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD (for inspection) and within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date (for modification of seats with short pawls).
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Affected Aircraft
B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III airplanes certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Pilot's Seat
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-06-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-06-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes Subject: Pilot's Seat Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/19/1976 Make: B-N Group Ltd. Model: BN-2A | BN-2A-2 | BN-2A-20 | BN-2A-21 | BN-2A-26 | BN-2A-27 | BN-2A-3 | BN-2A-6 | BN-2A-8 | BN-2A-9 ...Show more 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: 76-06-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2555 AD NUMBER: 76-06-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 19, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-06-05 BRITTEN NORMAN LTD: Amendment 39-2555. Applies to BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent inadvertent release of the pilots' seats in the seat tracks, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the pilots' seats locking mechanism (Alar P/N NB-99-H-007, or Jetseats P/N JS114) for damage and for short pawls, in accordance with paragraph Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the section titled "Inspection" of Britten Norman Ltd. Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.71, dated June 12, 1974, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If seats with damaged locking parts are found, before further flight, remove damaged parts and install serviceable parts of the same part numbers, or FAA-approved equivalents. (c) If seats with short pawls are found, before further flight, lock the seats in place in accordance with paragraph 5a. of the section titled "Inspection" of Britten Norman Ltd. Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.71, dated June 12, 1974, or an FAA-approved equivalent, until compliance with paragraph (d) of this AD is accomplished. (d) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, modify seats with short pawls in accordance with paragraph 5b. of section titled "Inspection" of Britten Norman Ltd. Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.71, dated June 12, 1974, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective on April 19, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-06-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-06-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes Subject: Pilot's Seat Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/19/1976 Make: B-N Group Ltd. Model: BN-2A | BN-2A-2 | BN-2A-20 | BN-2A-21 | BN-2A-26 | BN-2A-27 | BN-2A-3 | BN-2A-6 | BN-2A-8 | BN-2A-9 ...Show more 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: 76-06-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2555 AD NUMBER: 76-06-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 19, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-06-05 BRITTEN NORMAN LTD: Amendment 39-2555. Applies to BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent inadvertent release of the pilots' seats in the seat tracks, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the pilots' seats locking mechanism (Alar P/N NB-99-H-007, or Jetseats P/N JS114) for damage and for short pawls, in accordance with paragraph Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the section titled "Inspection" of Britten Norman Ltd. Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.71, dated June 12, 1974, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If seats with damaged locking parts are found, before further flight, remove damaged parts and install serviceable parts of the same part numbers, or FAA-approved equivalents. (c) If seats with short pawls are found, before further flight, lock the seats in place in accordance with paragraph 5a. of the section titled "Inspection" of Britten Norman Ltd. Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.71, dated June 12, 1974, or an FAA-approved equivalent, until compliance with paragraph (d) of this AD is accomplished. (d) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, modify seats with short pawls in accordance with paragraph 5b. of section titled "Inspection" of Britten Norman Ltd. Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.71, dated June 12, 1974, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective on April 19, 1976. FOOTER:
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