AD 76-06-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BH.125 Series 400A | Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD Model DH/BH 125 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BH.125 Series 600A | Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD Model DH/BH 125 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD Model DH/BH 125 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 1A-522 | Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD Model DH/BH 125 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 1A/R-522 | Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD Model DH/BH 125 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 1A/S-522 | Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD Model DH/BH 125 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 3A | Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD Model DH/BH 125 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 3A/R | Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD Model DH/BH 125 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 3A/RA | Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD Model DH/BH 125 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 400A | Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD Model DH/BH 125 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the original bolts attaching the outboard hinge bracket to the upper airbrake assembly (R/H and L/H) and loss of an airbrake in flight.
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Required Actions
Remove installed bolts P/N S21A102-4E or A102-4EDHS614D (3 per bracket) and install new bolts P/N S21A102-5E or S21DHS1432-5E in accordance with specified service bulletins. Replace P/N S21A102-5E bolts at intervals not exceeding 500 hours time in service with P/N S21DHS1432-5E bolts. For spare airbrake assemblies, replace original bolts before installation.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD or upon the accumulation of 500 hours total time in service on the airbrake assembly, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD Model DH/BH 125 airplanes, all series, certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Airbrake Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-06-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-06-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD Model DH/BH 125 Airplanes Subject: Airbrake Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/09/1976 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: BH.125 Series 400A | BH.125 Series 600A | DH.125 Series 1A | DH.125 Series 1A-522 | DH.125 Series 1A...Show more 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: 76-06-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2558 AD NUMBER: 76-06-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD Model DH/BH 125 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 9, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-06-08 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD: Amendment 39-2558. Applies to Model DH/BH 125 airplanes, all series, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of the original bolts attaching the outboard hinge bracket to the upper airbrake assembly (R/H and L/H) and loss of an airbrake in flight accomplish the following: (a) For upper airbrake assemblies, within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD or upon the accumulation of 500 hours total time in service on the airbrake assembly, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished, remove installed bolts P/N S21A102-4E or A102-4EDHS614D (3 per bracket) and install new bolts - (1) P/N S21A102-5E, or an FAA-approved equivalent, in accordance with paragraph A of the section entitled "Accomplishment Instructions" of Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Alert Service Bulletin 57 A49, dated July 1, 1975 or an FAA-approved equivalent; or (2) P/N S21DHS1432-5E or an FAA-approved equivalent in accordance with the section entitled "Accomplishment Instructions" (Part A) of Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Modification Service Bulletin 57 49 (2454) dated September 18, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) Replace P/N S21A102-5E or FAA-approved equivalent bolts, installed as replacements in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this AD, at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time in service from installation until the bolts have been replaced with P/N S21DHS1432-5E bolts (3 per bracket) in accordance with paragraph (a)(2) of this AD or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) For upper airbrake assemblies held as spares, before installation on an airplane, replace the original bolts, P/N S21A102-4E or A102-4EDHS614D, (3 per bracket) with new bolts in accordance with paragraphs (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this AD. This amendment is effective upon publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by the airmail letter, dated February 9, 1976, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-06-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-06-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD Model DH/BH 125 Airplanes Subject: Airbrake Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/09/1976 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: BH.125 Series 400A | BH.125 Series 600A | DH.125 Series 1A | DH.125 Series 1A-522 | DH.125 Series 1A...Show more 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: 76-06-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2558 AD NUMBER: 76-06-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD Model DH/BH 125 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 9, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-06-08 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LTD: Amendment 39-2558. Applies to Model DH/BH 125 airplanes, all series, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of the original bolts attaching the outboard hinge bracket to the upper airbrake assembly (R/H and L/H) and loss of an airbrake in flight accomplish the following: (a) For upper airbrake assemblies, within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD or upon the accumulation of 500 hours total time in service on the airbrake assembly, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished, remove installed bolts P/N S21A102-4E or A102-4EDHS614D (3 per bracket) and install new bolts - (1) P/N S21A102-5E, or an FAA-approved equivalent, in accordance with paragraph A of the section entitled "Accomplishment Instructions" of Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Alert Service Bulletin 57 A49, dated July 1, 1975 or an FAA-approved equivalent; or (2) P/N S21DHS1432-5E or an FAA-approved equivalent in accordance with the section entitled "Accomplishment Instructions" (Part A) of Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. Modification Service Bulletin 57 49 (2454) dated September 18, 1975, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) Replace P/N S21A102-5E or FAA-approved equivalent bolts, installed as replacements in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this AD, at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time in service from installation until the bolts have been replaced with P/N S21DHS1432-5E bolts (3 per bracket) in accordance with paragraph (a)(2) of this AD or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) For upper airbrake assemblies held as spares, before installation on an airplane, replace the original bolts, P/N S21A102-4E or A102-4EDHS614D, (3 per bracket) with new bolts in accordance with paragraphs (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this AD. This amendment is effective upon publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by the airmail letter, dated February 9, 1976, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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